上海招聘

Monsoon Accessorize is a global retailer with a highly distinctive identity. The intrinsic beauty of fabric, colour and technique so evident in the early sourcing of Monsoon Accessorize's products from the Far East, continues to exercise a strong influence.

The business has 2 Brands trading out of in excess of 1000 stores in over 65 markets, Monsoon which sells a coordinated range of ladies and childrenswear, and Accessorize, which sells an eclectic mix of ladies and children's accessories.

Accessorize has launched in China for nearly 3 years and in order to potentialize business growth and profitability, is intending to procure product ranges that are needed for China market exclusively. This role would work alongside the Domestic Buying Manager to identify product opportunities, develop and buy original, innovative and commercial product ranges for China market and potentially for other Asia markets as well in future. Please see: www.accessorize.com

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Season Planning: Under the guidance of Domestic Buying Manager, as well as working with UK design/buying team to plan the range for new seasons ensuring it remains faithful to the key brand attributes and incorporates key and future trends both internationally and domestically.
• Design: to design accessory product specific for China market and potentially for Asia market at business request.
• Market awareness: Keep full awareness of both international and domestic fashion trend, especially of accessory products to ensure key trends are covered and interpreted with local attributes.
• To work alongside China Domestic Buying manager to negotiate price, to place purchase contracts to the suppliers and to secure delivery.
• To work alongside China sourcing team to reinforce the brand image by ensuring right suppliers are used and quality standards for fabric, material, color and safety are achieved.

Liaison with teams

• Act as point of contact for UK design teams to ensure Accessorize handwriting is well protected meanwhile fit for China market.
• Work closely with China Domestic Buying Manager to ensure right products are developed, bought to capture market opportunities and that costs are managed to drive improvement in Gross Margin
• Work closely with China sourcing teams to ensure right suppliers are used and products meet Accessorize standards.

Candidate Requirement

• Excellent command of English speaking and writing is a must.
• Bachelor's degree in fashion design faculty in premier university. Overseas design education is a plus.
• Can draw sketches, artwork and graphics based on design concept.
• At least 4 years of product design experience with international brand.
• Have good knowledge of design and buying process of international brands
• Good accessory product /material knowledge including costing, market trends, quality, safety, and etc.
• Customer oriented. Creative and adaptable, especially with regard to different cultures and attitudes. Experience in working directly with European customers. Working experience with English company is preferable.
• Good interpersonal skill, communication and negotiation skill. Can perform under pressure
• Understanding of logistics
• Able to travel within mainland China. Able to travel overseas at request.

Monsoon Accessorize is a retailer with a highly distinctive identity. The intrinsic beauty of fabric, colour and technique so evident in the early sourcing of Monsoon Accessorize's products from the Far East, continues to exercise a strong influence.

The business has 2 Brands trading out of in excess of 1000 stores in over 65 markets, Monsoon which sells a coordinated range of ladies and childrenswear, and Accessorize, which sells an eclectic mix of ladies and children's accessories.

The company was founded in 1973 by Peter Simon following a period of selling shaggy woollen coats on the Portobello Road and hand block printed clothes from Rajasthan. The original focus was always clothes with an ethnic origin from faraway places. Today, Monsoon' Accessorize's team of talented designers gather inspiration and ideas from around the world to create the Monsoon Accessorize signature look.

The China office operates as a business interface between London and Far Easter suppliers dealing with sourcing, merchandising, technical and commercial issues solving to potentialize business growth and flexibility.