Job Title: Head of Product
Location: Torbay, Devon
Salary: DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About VX3
VX3 is a leading sportswear brand, serving thousands of grassroots teams across a diverse range of sports, in addition to partnering with a number of professional teams performing at the elite level of their respective sports. As a trusted kit partner, we are dedicated to delivering high-performance, innovative apparel that meets the demands of athletes at every level. Our commitment to quality, functionality, and style ensures that our products stand out in a competitive market. VX3 also operates a direct-to-retail sportswear business, providing high-quality athletic apparel directly to consumers alongside its teamwear offerings.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced and dynamic professional with strong commercial acumen to lead and shape our sportswear range as Head of Product. This role requires a hands-on professional with extensive experience in apparel product development, technical design, and supply chain management. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of sportswear performance fabrics, manufacturing processes, and market trends, ensuring our products remain competitive and innovative while establishing a distinctive brand look and feel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with VX3’s brand vision and market positioning.
* Lead the product development lifecycle from concept to production, ensuring quality, performance, and cost efficiency.
* Define and maintain a cohesive brand aesthetic and identity across all product lines.
* Work closely with design, marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure the successful launch of new products.
* Oversee technical aspects of product development, including fabric selection, fit testing, and construction techniques.
* Establish strong relationships with manufacturers and suppliers to maintain high standards of production and innovation.
* Conduct market research to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities within the sportswear industry.
* Drive continuous improvement in product design, functionality, and sustainability.
* Stay ahead of market trends to ensure VX3 is leading the way in innovation and aesthetics.
* Manage product timelines, ensuring critical path deadlines are met.
* Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to drive commercial success and brand growth.
Key Requirements:
* Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive product profitability and market success.
* Proven experience in apparel product development, ideally within the sportswear or performance apparel sector.
* Strong technical knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and production processes.
* Experience managing end-to-end product lifecycles.
* Commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, margins, and market positioning.
* Excellent leadership and project management skills.
* Strong negotiation and supplier management experience.
* Ability to balance creativity with practical execution.
* Knowledge of sustainability trends in apparel development is a plus.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Why Join VX3?
* Be part of a fast-growing sportswear brand with a strong market presence and growing reputation.
* Opportunity to shape and influence the future of our product range.
* Work in a dynamic and innovative environment with passionate professionals.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you’re a product expert with a passion for sportswear and are excited about shaping the future of VX3’s range, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a great fit for this role to careers@vx-3.com.