Director, Product Development & Design - Seasonal, Secondaries, Human & Collabs

Corporate R344870 Full time Not Remote 10850 Via Frontera, San Diego, CA 92127 United States Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you . Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people. Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services. Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. About Petco: We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. About the Role We are seeking a strategic, consumer-obsessed Director of Owned Brands Product Development to lead the end-to-end development of innovative, trend-right, high-performing private-label assortments. This role will own the product creation lifecycle—from concept through commercialization—across multiple categories, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, quality, cost targets, and customer needs. As a key cross-functional leader, you will collaborate with design, sourcing, merchandising, planning, marketing, and quality assurance teams to bring exclusive products to life that differentiate the brand and drive customer loyalty. Key Responsibilities Product Strategy & Leadership Lead the development of the owned brand product pipeline aligned to consumer trends, category growth, and strategic brand positioning. Translate customer insights, market research, and competitive intelligence into product roadmaps and seasonal strategies. Partner with brand and merchandising leaders to define brand identity, tiering, and value proposition across categories. Product Development Lifecycle Oversee the end-to-end product development process from concept through final approval, including briefs, line reviews, fit sessions, and commercialization. Partner with sourcing and design teams to ensure products meet quality, cost, sustainability, and timeline targets . Manage seasonal development calendars and ensure milestone alignment across all stakeholders. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Marketing, Packaging, and Store Operations to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution. Influence assortment planning , packaging design , and retail presentation to drive a consistent and differentiated brand experience. Team & Vendor Management Build and lead a high-performing team of product managers and developers; foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and speed-to-market. Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring effective communication, development efficiency, and compliance with brand standards. Operational Excellence Driv…

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