Director, Product Development, Beauty

About the Role The Production Director will own production strategy and execution across the Gap Inc. Beauty portfolio, managing manufacturing operations, vendor partnerships, commercialization timelines, and supply chain readiness from development through launch.

This role sits at the center of Product Development, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Planning, Creative, Finance, and Legal to ensure products are delivered on time, within cost targets, and at the quality standards required to scale a best-in-class beauty business.

This individual must combine strategic leadership with strong operational execution and deep beauty industry expertise across formulation manufacturing, packaging production, vendor management, compliance, and commercialization.

What You'll Do Production & Commercialization Leadership Lead end-to-end production execution across all beauty categories including fragrance, bath & body, body care, wellness, gifting, and seasonal programs Own commercialization timelines from formula lock through final production and retail delivery Build scalable production processes and operational frameworks to support rapid category expansion and growth Establish launch readiness governance and milestone tracking across all cross-functional stakeholders Drive speed-to-market optimization while maintaining quality and margin standards Vendor & Manufacturing Management Develop and manage strategic relationships with domestic and international manufacturers, fillers, and packaging suppliers Lead vendor selection, capability assessments, and ongoing performance management Negotiate production timelines, MO Qs, lead times, and operational terms in partnership with Sourcing and Finance Build contingency and risk mitigation strategies across the vendor network Partner with suppliers to drive innovation, scalability, and cost optimization opportunities Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight Ensure all products meet retailer, regulatory, and quality standards across