Company Overview

We are a fast‑growing US fashion group, with our own production facility in Jiangsu China, specialising in ladies’ woven apparel for major US retailers and brands, including big‑box retailers (e.g. Walmart, JCPenney), discount chains and brand partners.
The group also operates its own ladies’ fashion brand with 100+ standalone and shop‑in‑shop stores across the US.
New York office : serves as the design and sales office for the US market, closely connected to end customers and retail partners.
Hong Kong office : functions as the design and sourcing hub in Asia.

Role Summary

You will lead the ladies design teams across woven, knit and sweater categories for the US market.
This role will manage a team of designers, drive seasonal concepts and product direction, and ensure that all collections are trend‑right, commercially viable and aligned with US customer requirements.
Report directly to the Design Director based in the New York office.
5‑day work week with occassional business trips for buyer meetings required.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the design team (woven, knit and sweater) in Hong Kong, providing creative direction, coaching and day‑to‑day guidance.
Work closely with the Design Director in New York to translate US market trends, customer briefs and brand strategies into cohesive seasonal design concepts and product lines.
Oversee the design and development of ladies’ woven, knit and sweater collections for major US retailers, discount chains and the company’s own brand.
Review and approve designers’ sketches, CADs, tech packs, colour palettes, prints and graphics to ensure brand consistency, commerciality and production feasibility.
Partner with merchandising, sourcing and the Jiangsu factory teams to balance design aspirations with cost, margin, lead time and capacity constraints.
Drive and coordinate seasonal trend, fabric, yarn, trim and wash research with a strong focus on the US mass and value market.
Lead sample reviews and fitting sessions; provide consolidated fitting and design comments and ensure timely follow‑through to SMS, PP and bulk approval.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with US buying and design teams, supporting line presentations, buyer meetings and quotation exercises as needed.
Monitor and manage design calendars, ensuring all key milestones are met across multiple accounts and product categories.
Support talent development within the design team, identifying training needs and helping to build a strong, collaborative creative culture.

Ideal Candidates

Degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear, Textile / Clothing or related discipline.
At least 8 years’ relevant experience in ladies’ fashion / apparel design, with solid hands‑on experience in woven, knit and/or sweater; minimum 3 years in a supervisory or team‑leading role.
Strong exposure to the US market, preferably with China / Hong Kong fashion groups supplying major US retailers, discount chains and/or brands.
Proven track record in managing design teams and driving seasonal collections from concept through to bulk production.
Excellent understanding of fabrics, yarns, garment construction, fitting and mass‑production constraints across woven, knit and sweater categories.
Strong sense of fashion trends with a highly commercial mindset; able to design within target price, margin and calendar.
Strong leadership, communication and presentation skills; able to liaise confidently with overseas buyers and internal stakeholders.
Good communications in English & Chinese

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