Product Devleopment Manager-China

Director of Product Development – China Office Our client, a rapidly scaling Gen-Z fast-fashion brand, is seeking a visionary and dynamic Director of Product Development to lead their China operations. This pivotal role requires a deep passion for the fast-fashion landscape combined with the robust leadership skills necessary to drive the China Sample Development team. The ideal candidate will bridge global operations, ensuring that trend-forward designs are executed flawlessly from concept to delivery.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Product Vision: Lead the Product Development department carefully curating trend-forward key items for monthly deliveries. Deeply understand the Gen-Z target audience to ensure perfect alignment in styling, fit, and color palettes.
• Global Collaboration: Partner closely with the LA-based Trend and Design teams, taking a holistic approach to develop and execute monthly drops. Ensure all designs are on-trend, commercially viable, and strictly aligned with the brand's aesthetic.
• Team Building & Scaling: Actively support the company’s hyper-growth by planning, recruiting, and training both existing and new personnel. Build a highly scalable team structure to support the brand's ambitious future roadmap.
• Process Optimization: Establish, implement, and maintain scalable work processes and clear role definitions. Create standardized training and operational workflows to ensure seamless departmental efficiency for both current and future scopes of work.
• End-to-End Project Management: Supervise all development pipelines, including sampling timelines, production schedules, and collection planning. Foster cross-functional alignment across teams and report directly to the General Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements Experience & Industry Knowledge

• 10+ years of experience leading and managing a product development department, specifically within fast-fashion or high-growth startup brands.
• Solid background in end-to-end product development and constructing full collections for women’s fast fashion.
• Deep technical expertise in apparel materials, including fabrication, trims, and raw materials.
• Demonstrated experience in product costing and margin management to ensure commercial and financial viability.

Leadership & Communication

• Strong management and organizational skills, complemented by fluent English and excellent communication abilities to collaborate seamlessly with global offices.
• Proven ability to lead project meetings, manage direct reports, drive high-quality output, and mentor a growing team.
• Exceptional ability to follow up and maintain continuous alignment with overseas Design, Technical Design (TD), and Production teams.

Operational & Technical Skills

• Highly organized with an operational and analytical mindset, capable of thriving in an ultra-fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in leading and managing complex development calendars and product allocations.
• Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Salary: TBD, Commensurate with Experience