Product Development & Supply Chain

Job Description

Job Description

Spirit Jersey® is a dynamic and innovative fashion brand dedicated to creating cutting-edge designs that inspire and empower. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a passion for pushing boundaries in the world of fashion. We’re seeking a highly creative and technically skilled Senior Graphic Designer with a deep passion for Disney IP, fandom culture, and apparel design. This role is pivotal in translating the magic of beloved franchises into iconic, collectible apparel—merging storytelling with trend-driven fashion and precise construction.

The Product Development & Supply Chain, Canvas Co. position is responsible for leading product development, sourcing strategy, vendor negotiations, and supply chain execution for the Canvas Co. private label division. This role oversees the end-to-end development cycle from concept through delivery ensuring that all programs meet margin, quality, and lead-time targets while supporting strategic growth with existing and new private label partners.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in apparel sourcing, technical development, production planning, and vendor negotiations, combined with strong operational leadership. This person will work closely with merchandising, design, sales, and operations to ensure Canvas Co. programs are executed efficiently, cost-effectively, and at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product development and sourcing strategy for Canvas Co. programs, from initial line planning through bulk production
• Own end-to-end supply chain management for Canvas Co., including fabric development, trims, embellishment, vendor management, production planning, and delivery
• Drive costing strategy and vendor negotiations to ensure programs meet margin targets while maintaining quality and delivery standards
• Develop and manage vendor relationships across domestic and international partners, focusing on speed, reliability, compliance, and innovation
• Partner with team to align development timelines, approvals, and production schedules with merchandising and sales commitments
• Oversee seasonal development calendars and WIP tracking for all private label programs, ensuring milestones are met and issues are surfaced early
• Collaborate with design and merchandising to translate creative concepts into technically feasible and cost-effective products
• Ensure all technical packs, BOMs, and PLM data (Centric) are accurate and delivered on time for development and production handoff
• Manage sample development timelines, quality checkpoints, and approvals in partnership with internal teams and vendors
• Work closely with operations and logistics to ensure production schedules align with shipping timelines and customer delivery windows
• Provide leadership in vendor strategy, including capacity planning, diversification, risk mitigation, and performance evaluation
• Support the implementation of digital tools (PLM, ERP, dashboards) for visibility into cost, WIP, and delivery across the Canvas Co. division
• Partner with finance and leadership on margin targets, cost modeling, and budget planning for private label programs
• Build and manage a small team of PD and sourcing professionals as the Canvas Co. division grows

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Qualifications & Experience

Salary Range

$USD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location Requirements

Must be based in Orlando, FL, with regular in-office collaboration for seasonal planning, line reviews, and cross-functional collaboration

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