Design Director, China Market- Victoria's Secret

Summary

Why You Belong HereAt Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy. We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you'll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.DescriptionExecute design for the China market aligned to global brand vision and category strategyTranslate global design direction into market-relevant intimates product for ChinaBring forward China customer insights, trends, and competitive context to inform global design conversationsCreate original, commercially viable designs across intimates categories within global frameworksEnsure consistency of brand aesthetic, quality, and standards globallyPartner closely with global and JV cross-functional teams to drive alignment from concept to executionDevelop sketches, prototypes, and specifications to support product developmentCollaborate with product development and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is executedMonitor product performance and customer feedback to refine design directionManage multiple priorities, delivering against timelines, quality, and cost expectationsPresent design concepts and product direction to regional and global stakeholdersPartner closely with Global Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing, this role ensures strong alignment from concept through execution—supporting a “one brand” approach while driving commercially successful assortments for China.Minimum Salary: $152,300.00Maximum Salary: $216,090.00VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.QualificationsBachelor's degree in fashion design or related field8+ years of design experience, with strong focus on intimatesStrong understanding of lingerie construction, fit, and materialsProven ability to balance creative design with commercial outcomesExperience Working In Global Or Matrixed Organizations PreferredUnderstanding of China consumer and market dynamicsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft OfficeFluent in Mandarin and EnglishStrong collaboration, communication, and influencing skillsAgile, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectivelyMust be willing to travel up to 2-3 trips annually to China; up to 40 days/ yearMust be willing to flex work hours as needed for China time zone (i.e.: 7-9am and pm)We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance OrdinanceAn equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Why You Belong HereAt Victoria's Secret & Co, you'll join a world-leading specialty retail brand recognized globally for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. You'll work alongside industry leaders to set the standard for what a retail brand can achieve, placing customers at the center of everything we do to create products and experiences that bring them joy. We believe everyone deserves a place where they truly belong. We celebrate individuality and know that your passion, experience, and unique perspective strengthen our team and business. Here, you'll be empowered to perform, grow, and engage through unmatched opportunities to develop your skills, gain real-world experience, and learn from the best in the business.DescriptionExecute design for the China market aligned to global brand vision and category strategyTranslate global design direction into market-relevant intimates product for ChinaBring forward China customer insights, trends, and competitive context to inform global design conversationsCreate original, commercially viable designs across intimates categories within global frameworksEnsure consistency of brand aesthetic, quality, and standards globallyPartner closely with global and JV cross-functional teams to drive alignment from concept to executionDevelop sketches, prototypes, and specifications to support product developmentCollaborate with product development and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent is executedMonitor product performance and customer feedback to refine design directionManage multiple priorities, delivering against timelines, quality, and cost expectationsPresent design concepts and product direction to regional and global stakeholdersPartner closely with Global Design, Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing, this role ensures strong alignment from concept through execution—supporting a “one brand” approach while driving commercially successful assortments for China.Minimum Salary: $152,300.00Maximum Salary: $216,090.00VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.QualificationsBachelor's degree in fashion design or related field8+ years of design experience, with strong focus on intimatesStrong understanding of lingerie construction, fit, and materialsProven ability to balance creative design with commercial outcomesExperience Working In Global Or Matrixed Organizations PreferredUnderstanding of China consumer and market dynamicsProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft OfficeFluent in Mandarin and EnglishStrong collaboration, communication, and influencing skillsAgile, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectivelyMust be willing to travel up to 2-3 trips annually to China; up to 40 days/ yearMust be willing to flex work hours as needed for China time zone (i.e.: 7-9am and pm)We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance OrdinanceAn equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr