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This is a highly visible position where you will drive fabric and trim strategy, influence product direction, and build a competitive advantage through trend leadership, supplier partnerships, sustainability, and cost innovation. Client Details Our client is a globally recognised premium lifestyle brand with a rich heritage spanning over a century. Renowned for its strong connection to sport, street culture, fashion, and self-expression, the company designs and manufactures market-leading apparel and accessories distributed across major international markets. Description Lead fabric, trim, and material innovation across APAC, identifying emerging trends and new development opportunities. Build and manage strategic partnerships with mills, trim suppliers, and innovation partners to deliver quality, cost, and speed advantages. Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams to bring innovative materials from concept to commercialisation. Drive value engineering and sourcing strategies that optimise cost while maintaining product quality and brand integrity. Develop and maintain a future-focused material roadmap and seasonal materials library. Champion sustainable material solutions and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards. Protect and enhance the brand's material identity through premium fabric, trim, and finish selections. Act as the regional subject matter expert, providing material insights, trend direction, and supplier innovation across the business. Profile Bachelor's degree in Textile, Fashion Design, Material Engineering, or a related discipline. 5-8+ years of experience in fabric development, trim sourcing, textile innovation, or materials management, preferably in Performance wear Minimum 3 years in a senior-level role with APAC regional responsibility. Strong knowledge of both fashion and performance textiles, trims, manufacturing processes, and material technologies. Established network of mills, trim suppliers, and innovative material partners across Asia. Experience with PLM systems, Adobe Creative Suite, and trend forecasting platforms Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. Job 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. To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below. For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jolie Auyeung on +852 3602 2445 .