About the role
Parachute is seeking a visionary and highly collaborative Vice President of Product Design to lead our product design and product development team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next chapter of an iconic home brand through innovative product concepts, elevated storytelling, and thoughtful execution across bedding, bath, décor, loungewear, and adjacent lifestyle categories. The VP of Product Design will partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Growth, Sourcing, Brand & Creative, and Executive Leadership to bring inspiring, commercially viable ideas to life. Reporting into our CEO, this is a leadership role for someone who combines strong creative instincts with systems thinking, storytelling, and an exceptional understanding of lifestyle design. Location: Culver City, CA in office Monday-Thursday with work from home on Fridays. What You’ll Do Lead Parachute’s design vision across product categories, ensuring a cohesive and elevated brand expression Connect design decisions directly to company strategy and merchandising priorities, ensuring every product concept supports both brand vision and commercial objectives Drive future-facing concept development from ideation through execution, building both seasonal and long-range innovation pipelines Translate consumer insights, cultural trends, and market opportunities into compelling product concepts and experiences Lead innovation across materials, color, fabrication, form, and storytelling while maintaining alignment with brand strategy and business goals Oversee product development with deep expertise in textiles, fabrication, wash treatments, finishing techniques, and cut-and-sew construction Mentor and inspire a focused design team while fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and design excellence Establish clear creative processes that balance innovation with executional rigor Present strategic concepts, product direction, and innovation opportunities to executive leadership Partner closely with Sourcing team to ensure creative concepts are operationally executable and meet quality standards Collaborate with Merchandising, Growth, Brand & Creative teams to bring concepts to life across campaigns, environments, and customer touchpoints
