The People Brand

Head of Product at The People Brand (Austin, TX)

The People Brand· Austin, TX· $160k–$180k·

Role details

Salary
$160k–$180k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Confidential | Head of Product

Location: Austin, TX (Onsite)

We're partnering with a founder-led, high-growth lifestyle brand to identify a Head of Product who will lead the end-to-end product organization and partner directly with the founders to shape the future of the brand.

What You'll Own

  • Product strategy and seasonal execution from concept through commercialization
  • Leadership across Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Sourcing & Production
  • Building scalable product processes while maintaining speed and agility
  • Cross-functional collaboration with executive leadership and global manufacturing partners

We're Looking For

  • 8+ years of product leadership within apparel, footwear, or consumer products
  • Experience leading multiple product functions under one organization
  • Proven success scaling teams and product organizations in a high-growth environment
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance strategy and execution
  • Thrives in a founder-led, fast-paced culture where adaptability is key

Why This Role?

  • Report directly to the founders
  • Shape the future of a rapidly growing lifestyle brand
  • Build and lead a best-in-class product organization
  • High visibility, high impact, and significant opportunity for long-term growth

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Let's connect.

Why work at The People Brand

  • Culture & Values: The agency itself prides itself on being a culture-first organization, emphasizing trust, mutual respect, and true partnership. They seek to work with brands that share these values.
  • Work Environment: Based in Carson, CA, with a mix of on-site and hybrid roles posted for their own team. Positions include full-time roles in locations like Carson, CA and Detroit, MI.
  • Transparency: As an employer, they use AI tools to support hiring but also tout radical transparency (sharing salary and company names) as a core principle, suggesting a straightforward, honest internal culture.
  • Team & Leadership: Founded and led by two experienced, purpose-driven HR leaders with a “do the right thing” mentality. You'd be learning from veterans who deeply understand the talent landscape.
  • Impact: Work directly with top-tier lifestyle and CPG brands, placing talent that drives those industries forward. The agency's small, specialized nature means your work has a direct impact on client success.

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