Job Description
Job description - Based in US, Canada, or Dongguan (Guangdong, China) — with significant time required in the Dongguan design studio during peak development season. - International travel required (trade shows, client/buyer presentations, factory visits). About the Role We are seeking a senior design leader to own the creative and commercial direction of our seasonal, holiday, and home décor product lines for the US and Canada markets. This is a dual-mandate role. First and foremost, you set the trend direction, lead buyer-facing presentations, and carry the design relationship with our major retail clients — you are the design voice in the room with the buyer. On top of that, you lead our China-side design studio and crafts team in Dongguan, turning that direction into production-ready, commercially viable product. You will work as a senior peer to our VP of Design and Trends, giving the company genuine depth and continuity in design leadership rather than reliance on any single person. What You'll Do Trend, Client & Buyer Direction (primary focus) • Own the seasonal and year-round trend direction for US and Canada mass-retail — read the market early and translate emerging trends into commercial, on-price assortments. • Lead client and buyer-facing presentations: be the design voice in line reviews, seasonal presentations, and at trade shows. • Build and own relationships with key retail buyers and merchandising teams — understand each account's aesthetic, price tier, and what wins on their shelf. • Direct the creative vision across seasonal (Christmas, Halloween, Easter) and year-round home & garden lines. • Partner with merchandising and sourcing to convert client briefs and retail trends into compelling, sell-through-driven product assortments. • Drive original product development — from trend research and concept through to production-ready specifications. China Studio & Execution Lead • Lead and develop the in-house Dongguan design studio and crafts team — ind
