JON RENAU
Job Title : Director, Product Development
Location : Carlsbad, CA – Jon Renau HQ (Onsite)
Department : Product Development
Reports To : President
Classification : Exempt
Company Overview
Jon Renau is a leading international manufacturer and distributor of high-quality wigs, hairpieces, extensions, and alternative hair solutions. For over 40 years, we’ve been transforming lives by offering top-tier solutions for those experiencing hair loss. Founded on craftsmanship, compassion, and innovation, we partner with more than 2,000 boutiques, oncology centers, hospitals, retailers, and e-commerce platforms worldwide.
Our mission goes beyond creating exceptional products—it’s about restoring confidence, empowering individuality, and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Guided by our core values— Customer Centric, Respect, Passion, Creativity, Communication, Integrity, and Accountability —we empower our teams to deliver excellence through collaboration, authenticity, and heart.
Position Overview
The Director of Product Development leads the full lifecycle of Jon Renau’s product portfolio—from concept to launch—ensuring innovation, quality, and alignment with customer needs and company strategy. This role combines creative vision with strategic leadership, driving the innovation process while managing timelines, budgets, and cross-functional collaboration.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hair, beauty, and brand storytelling, and deeply motivated by the opportunity to help men and women regain confidence through high-quality hair solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute the product development strategy that aligns with Jon Renau’s business goals and brand vision.
- Define product vision, roadmap, and value propositions; communicate these clearly across teams and stakeholders.
- Oversee market research, customer insights, and competitor analysis to identify trends and new opportunities.
- Translate insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and innovation.
- Set and manage department goals, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
Product Lifecycle Management
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle—from concept, design, and prototyping to production and launch.Lead collaboration across product design, sourcing, quality assurance, marketing, and operations to ensure seamless execution.Manage product backlogs, feature prioritization, and resource allocation.Ensure adherence to Jon Renau’s product quality standards and brand integrity.Monitor product performance, customer feedback, and market response to inform continuous improvement.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Operations, Marketing, and Sales to align product launches with supply chain readiness and go-to-market strategy.Foster transparent communication across departments, ensuring shared understanding of objectives and progress.Communicate project updates, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to leadership and stakeholders.Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external product development partners.Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Champion creativity, experimentation, and customer-centric innovation.Create frameworks for generating, testing, and refining new product ideas.Encourage data-driven decision-making and structured experimentation.Build an environment that values curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptability.Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of product managers, designers, and specialists.Establish clear roles, goals, and accountability for team members.Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to strengthen individual and team performance.Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.Identify future leadership potential within the team and guide succession planning.Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Product Development, or a related field.8–10+ years of progressive product development or product management experience, preferably in consumer goods, beauty, or fashion.Proven record of leading successful product launches from ideation through commercialization.Knowledge & Skills
Deep understanding of product development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Design Thinking, Lean).Strong market and consumer insight; ability to translate trends into actionable product strategies.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.Outstanding leadership, communication, and presentation abilities.Demonstrated success in managing budgets, timelines, and multi-project environments.Proven ability to motivate and lead creative, cross-functional teams.Passion for innovation and customer experience in the beauty or lifestyle sector.Physical & Work Environment
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate computers and phones.Occasionally lift and move up to 20 lbs.Work environment : professional office setting at Jon Renau headquarters (on-site).Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary : $180,000 – $195,000 annually
Bonus Eligibility : Performance-based annual incentive up to 20%
Comprehensive Benefits Package :
Medical, Dental, and Vision : 100% Employer-Sponsored Individual Plans AvailableLife Insurance : $25,000 Company-SponsoredLong-Term Disability : 100% Company-SponsoredFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick TimePaid Holidays401(k) Plan : Employer Match AvailableEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) : 100% Employer-SponsoredAdditional : Options for supplemental insurance plans, employee product discounts, and sponsored company events