Head Of Fashion Design​

Job Description

- Workplace: T6-01, The Manhattan Groly, Vinhomes Grand Park, Long Binh, Thu Duc City

- Working time:

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:45 PM (Lunch break 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM)

• Saturday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, closed every other week (Lunch break 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM)

A. Creative Direction & Design Strategy (40%)

- Formulate annual Creative Directions aligned with corporate goals

- Develop Seasonal Concepts (SS/FW) and Capsule Collections

- Standardize Design DNA for Men, Women, and Collaboration/Limited lines

- Execute global trend forecasting (focusing on US/Asia Performance Brands

- Integrate design aesthetics with branding, marketing, and retail visual merchandising

B. Product Development & Commercialization (35%)

- Manage the design lifecycle: Concept --> Sketch --> Techpack

- Oversee the Materials --> Sample --> Fitting --> Launch workflow

- Partner with R&D, Technical, Sourcing, and Merchandising teams to optimize costs and margins

- Achieve a first-sample approval rate of >=85% and ensure on-time development

- Implement cutting-edge tools: 3D Design (Virtual Sampling) and AI-assisted creativity

C. Talent Management & Leadership (25%)

- Recruit, mentor, and scale the design team

- Establish Design SOPs and rigorous quality review systems

- Conduct 1:1 coaching to enhance team competencies in trend forecasting and technical design

4. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

- Product Performance: Sample approval rate >=85%; Number of "Best Seller" SKUs per season

Efficiency: On-time development >=90%; 15% reduction in development lead time

Customer Impact: Design satisfaction score >=4.5/5

Requirements

- Experience: 7–10 years in fashion design (Activewear/Performance apparel preferred); 3–5 years in leadership

- Technical Skills: Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, 3D Design (CLO/Browzwear), and Garment Construction

- Mindset: A blend of creative vision and commercial viability; Global mindset

- Language: Professional English proficiency for global collaboration