Trend Specialist

JD Link Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Link Inc. in New York is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join our team to drive strategic research and seasonal direction for key retail partners.

The ideal candidate translates trend insights into commercially viable product while collaborating across categories and managing the full product lifecycle. The role focuses on developing MI reports across womenswear, kidswear, and lifestyle, analyzing trends, conducting in-store research, and crafting client-facing presentations to

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in apparel design and product development.
• Strong experience across cut-and-sew knits, wovens.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Exceptional presentation and storytelling abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience partnering with overseas vendors and managing development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal market intelligence (MI) reports across womenswear, kidswear, and lifestyle categories.
• Analyze trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations for product direction across retail partners.
• Conduct in-store market research.
• Create client-facing presentations that communicate seasonal trends and business opportunities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Time management

Multitasking

Analytical thinking

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Position Overview

Driven by continued business growth, we are expanding our team and seeking talented professionals to join us.

This role contributes to strategic research and seasonal direction for key retail partners.

The ideal candidates combine strong analytical and creative capabilities, with the ability to translate trend research and competitive insights into commercially viable product. This role requires a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who can operate across multiple categories and manage the product lifecycle from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Market Intelligence & Trend Strategy

• Develop seasonal market intelligence (MI) reports across womenswear, kidswear, and lifestyle categories
• Analyze trends and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for product direction across retail partners
• Conduct in-store market research
• Create client-facing presentations that communicate seasonal trends and business opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in apparel design and product development
• Strong experience across cut-and-sew knits, wovens
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong organizational, communication, time management
• Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience partnering with overseas vendors and managing development timelines