Vice President of Product | Huha
VancouverFull-TimeDirectorOther
The Opportunity
- Product Strategy & Innovation Leadership
- Act as a direct line for the founder’s product vision & material innovations, and ensure vision is successfully executed at each stage of development, meeting business goals, launch targets and deadlines
- Define and own the product innovation and development strategy, aligning material science, sustainability, and brand growth objectives
- Lead, build and mentor a multidisciplinary Product team — including design, development, raw materials, sourcing, and merchandising — fostering creativity and accountability
- Champion fiber, yarn, and fabric innovation, exploring new technologies, sustainable materials, and partnerships that strengthen Huha’s brand differentiation
- Attend industry trade shows, trend events, and innovation summits to identify emerging opportunities and inform product direction
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Customer Care and Operations
- Partner with Marketing to align product innovation with brand storytelling, collection naming, and trademark strategy
- Translate customer insights, market trends, and business goals into compelling product assortments
- Champion sustainability, innovation, and efficiency in product creation
- Establish seasonal calendars, ensuring adherence to critical path timelines
- Product: Development, Design, Customer Satisfaction
- Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle and processes: concept, design, materials & trims, prototyping, compliance, fit testing, sampling, approval, and bulk production handoff
- Work closely with Supply Chain on materials sourcing, vendor relations, and cost alignment
- Build scalable, efficient product creation processes suited to a high-growth environment
- Ensure every product meets Huha’s standards for comfort, quality, function, and fit
- Partner with Marketing on line planning, launch calendars, and storytelling
- Own product presentations and milestone meetings (collection reviews, fit sessions, costing reviews, etc)
- Oversee fit and wear testing objectives, ensuring garments meet functional and brand expectations
- Ensure launched products meet customer satisfaction standards and target product rating
- Build scalable product development processes and tools for a growing team
- Financial & Operational Accountability
- Partner with Finance and Supply Chain on COGS analysis, margin targets, and profitability optimization
- Manage product and R&D budgets, balancing cost efficiency with innovation investments
- Drive decision-making around value engineering without compromising brand integrity or customer satisfaction
- Leadership & Management
- Lead the Product organization end-to-end (Product Design, Raw Materials, Product Development), setting clear direction, priorities, and ways of working that scale with Huha’s growth
- Build and coach a high-performing team through mentorship, feedback, and development plans — creating clarity around roles, ownership, and decision rights while nurturing creativity and craft
- Create a culture of accountability and excellence by establishing measurable goals (quality, timelines, customer satisfaction, cost targets) and ensuring consistent follow-through across the critical path
- Operate as a calm, decisive leader who removes roadblocks, makes high-quality tradeoffs quickly, and communicates decisions with context and confidence
- Strengthen cross-functional alignment by partnering closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and Customer Care to ensure shared goals, clear handoffs, and fast issue resolution
- Set and maintain best-in-class product rituals (weekly standups, milestone reviews, fit sessions, costing checkpoints, post-launch retros) to keep teams aligned, accountable, and moving
- Elevate tools and process maturity by implementing repeatable systems for briefs, calendars, BOMs, vendor communication, fit feedback, and development documentation — without slowing innovation
- Champion inclusive, values-driven leadership that supports psychological safety, encourages healthy debate, and keeps the team connected to Huha’s customer, brand standards, and sustainability commitments
- Represent Product internally and externally as a senior leader — influencing direction with data and intuition, and cultivating relationships with key vendors, innovators, and industry partners
- This position is a new addition to the organization.
What You Bring to the Table
- 8–12+ years’ experience in apparel product development, ideally in intimates, lingerie, or performance wear with a strong record in innovation, textile development, or fiber science
- Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring product teams
- Strong understanding of apparel design, development, and production processes
- Expertise in fiber, yarn, and fabric innovation, including sustainability and testing standards
- Experience integrating brand and product strategy, including naming, storytelling, and trademark development
- Familiarity with compliance, product testing, and sustainability certifications (e.g., OEKO-TEX, WRAP, etc)
- Strong collaboration skills across departments, particularly Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-growth environment
- Exceptional organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Passion for wellness, sustainability, and empowering people to feel comfortable in their own skin
- Don’t sweat it if you don’t have everything listed above. We believe in growth and curiosity. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you!
The Interview Process
- Virtual screen with Talent Advisor from Bloom
- Virtual interview with Alexa Suter (Founder & CEO) & Jona Dervishaj (COO)
- Final in-person interview with Alexa & Jona
- Reference checks
- Offer
Location & Working Hours
- This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, Canada, and will require travel to our office.
- At this time, we are only considering candidates based in the Vancouver area for this role. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future if you're located outside of this area.
Total Rewards
- Annual salary ranges from $180,000 - $200,000 CAD
- 20 days of vacation
- Comprehensive Extended Health & Wellness Benefits, including dental, prescription drugs, travel insurance, virtual healthcare, AD&D, and access to confidential EFAP support
- A ‘welcome to Huha’ product package (all our best sellers!!), plus complimentary products for every new style and limited colours we launch
- Enjoy an extra staff discount on any additional purchases, plus a Friends and Family Discount for you to share
