About the Opportunity

For Believers Recruiters is exclusively searching for an experienced Collection & Product Directoron behalf of an ambitious international menswear brand operating in the premium and luxury segment.

The brand has experienced significant growth in recent years and continues to expand its international footprint through wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels. Renowned for its premium fabrics, refined craftsmanship, and contemporary approach to menswear, the company is building a strong global presence and is now looking for a strategic product leader to drive the next phase of development.

This position is based in Dubai and reports directly to the CEO.

The Role

As Collection & Product Director, you will be responsible for defining and executing the overall product strategy, leading collection development, and managing the complete product lifecycle from concept through production.

You will serve as the key link between design, development, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial teams, ensuring that collections reflect the brand’s identity while meeting international growth objectives.

This is a senior leadership role for a professional with deep expertise in product development, global sourcing, and manufacturing, preferably within the luxury and premium fashion industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global product vision and collection strategy in partnership with executive management and creative teams. 

• Drive the development of commercially successful collections aligned with brand positioning and international market opportunities. 

• Oversee the complete product development process, including fabric sourcing, prototype development, fittings, approvals, costing, and production. 

• Manage and develop strategic relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and sourcing partners across Asia and other international markets. 

• Ensure the highest standards of quality, fit, craftsmanship, and product consistency. 

• Lead fabric, trim, construction, and technical development initiatives. 

• Build, structure, and mentor product development and sourcing teams within a fast-growing international business. 

• Implement scalable processes and systems to improve efficiency, communication, and product execution. 

• Collaborate closely with merchandising, sales, and e-commerce teams to support global growth strategies. 

• Negotiate pricing, production terms, and sourcing agreements while maintaining target margins and quality standards. 

• Monitor industry developments, consumer trends, and competitive benchmarks to identify new opportunities. 

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product development, sourcing, collection management, or product leadership within the fashion industry. 

• Proven expertise in global sourcing and manufacturing, preferably in the luxury or premium segment. 

• Extensive experience working with factories and suppliers across Asia, including China and other key production markets. 

• Strong understanding of textile development, garment construction, production processes, and quality management. 

• Demonstrated success in building and structuring collections for international markets. 

• Excellent commercial awareness combined with a strong product and brand sensibility. 

• Experience negotiating supplier agreements, costing, and production efficiencies. 

• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and develop teams. 

• Highly organized, analytical, and solution-oriented. 

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and high-growth environment. 

• Experience with PLM systems is considered an advantage. 

• Professional proficiency in English is required. Additional languages are a plus. 

What’s Offered

• A strategic leadership position within a rapidly growing international fashion business. 

• The opportunity to shape and drive global product strategy. 

• Regular international travel, particularly throughout Asia. 

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits. 

• A dynamic, entrepreneurial, and internationally focused working environment. 

• Based in Dubai, one of the world’s fastest-growing fashion and business hubs. 

Interested?

For confidential inquiries or to apply, please contact:

Frenzy van den Berg
For Believers Recruiters
📧 frenzyvandenberg@for-believers.com
📞 +31 6 10890991

We welcome applications from ambitious product leaders who combine creativity, commercial insight, and strong expertise in luxury and premium product development, global sourcing, and manufacturing.