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Merchandising & Product Development Director - Apparel Brand

Hong Kong Permanent HK$1,200,000 - HK$1,400,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting leadership opportunity for an experienced merchandising and product development professional to drive regional product strategy, assortment planning, and end-to-end product development across APAC.
  • Own the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization
  • Globally recognised lifestyle and consumer brand

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international Apparel & Accessories brand with a strong global presence and reputation for quality, innovation, and product excellence. Headquartered globally with a significant APAC operation, the company continues to invest in product innovation, brand growth, and strategic expansion across the region.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute seasonal merchandising and assortment strategies across key product categories
  • Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept, costing, sampling, and commercialisation through to production
  • Partner closely with Design, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales teams to deliver commercially successful product ranges
  • Analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities
  • Drive product architecture, pricing strategy, margin improvement, and category profitability
  • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate costing to achieve margin targets
  • Ensure product quality, delivery timelines, and manufacturing feasibility throughout development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop merchandising and product development teams across the region



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Textiles, Merchandising, Business, or related discipline preferred
  • 8+ years of merchandising and product development experience, including leadership responsibility
  • Strong background in apparel, accessories, headwear, lifestyle products, or related consumer categories
  • Proven experience managing seasonal assortments, product lifecycles, sourcing, costing, and margin management
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience driving category performance and profitability
  • Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners
  • Fluent Cantonese, English and Mandarin required
  • Strong leadership, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Willingness to travel across Asia as required



What's on Offer

Attractive package will be offered to the shortlisted candidate. Please contact Jolie Auyeung at jolieauyeung@michaelpage com hk/ 6300 8243 if you/ your connections are interested.

Contact
Jolie Auyeung
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126293
Phone number
+852 3602 2445

Job summary

Function
Retail & Sourcing
Specialisation
Merchandise & Supply Chain
What is your area of specialisation?
Retail
Location
Hong Kong
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Jolie Auyeung
Consultant phone
+852 3602 2445
Job Reference
JN-102026-7126293

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.