Sarah S.
Director Product Strategy & Designer Partnerships @Hudson Valley Lighting Group
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WORK HISTORY
Director Product Strategy & Designer Partnerships @Hudson Valley Lighting Group
Dallas, TX, US
Own end-to-end product and merchandising lifecycle strategy across brands and categories, including assortment architecture, pricing, launch, and performance optimization• Lead category-level strategy across core product lines, balancing creative direction with margin and velocity targets• Shape long-term product vision by evaluating adjacent-category and innovation opportunities using trend, customer, and performance data• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, Finance, and Leadership to guide product direction and investment decisions• Lead seasonal launches across omnichannel retail and wholesale environments, aligning assortments with brand storytelling and sales readiness• Built and lead the Product Management team; senior member of the Design Committee with final assortment approval• Architected Guest Designer partnerships, onboarding 20+ external designers and collaborators
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis
BFA, Fashion Design
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
MBA, Business
Ars Sutoria School
Footwear Manufacturing Process Introduction
Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
Global Partnership Program
ABOUT SARAH S.
Product, merchandising, and portfolio strategy leader with 15+ years of experience owning multi-category, multi-brand product strategy across assortment planning, product development, pricing, and lifecycle management. I’ve led complex portfolios within design-driven consumer and lifestyle brands—balancing creative vision, brand storytelling, and commercial performance.I’m known for moving fluidly between creative teams and commercial analytics, translating trend insights, customer data, and performance signals into actionable product direction that drives margin, velocity, and growth. My work includes shaping long-term product vision, evaluating adjacent-category and innovation opportunities, and guiding disciplined investment decisions across portfolios.Throughout my career, I’ve partnered closely with design, product development, marketing, and manufacturing teams, as well as external designers and suppliers, to bring differentiated products to market at scale. My background spans luxury home, lighting, fashion, footwear, and accessories-adjacent categories, supported by global sourcing and manufacturing experience.
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