Hello, I’m Joy. It’s nice to meet you!

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With 15+ years of product design experience in retail, I bring a blend of creative vision, strategic thinking, and people-centered leadership. I’ve mentored design teams, led cross-functional initiatives, and shaped product direction across categories. I’m now ready to expand my impact in a leadership role, guiding brand vision, elevating creative execution, and driving both team development and operational excellence across the product lifecycle.

Key highlights include:

  • Cross‑category leadership: Spearheaded design initiatives across apparel and home furnishings, integrating trend and guest insights, brand strategy, and art direction to deliver cohesive, compelling product assortments aligned with customer needs and retail goals.

  • Process and team optimization: Passionate about empowering creative teams and helping designers grow. In a previous role, I managed three direct reports and conducted performance reviews, which gave me valuable insight into how to lead with clarity and empathy. I naturally assume both formal and informal leadership roles, continually seeking ways to enhance how teams collaborate, execute, and achieve success.

  • Strategic impact: Expertise in identifying consumer trends and translating them into actionable product plans, aligning design direction with merchandising and sourcing for optimal results.

  • Lifelong learner and innovator: Committed to continuous growth and innovation, exploring new tools, methods, and perspectives to bring fresh thinking to the design process and help teams stay ahead of evolving market trends.

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