Tapestry Director, Retail Applications, APAC
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- IT & Technology Systems
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Tapestry seeks a Director of Retail Applications for APAC in Shanghai, leading retail technology strategy across Asia-Pacific's Coach and Kate Spade brands.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and execute the APAC Retail Applications roadmap in alignment with Tapestry's global retail technology strategy and regional business priorities
- Partner with APAC business leaders, global technology teams, brand stakeholders, and external partners to prioritize investments and translate regional needs into scalable solutions
- Represent APAC requirements in global technology planning and decision-making processes
- Own the application portfolio lifecycle for store-facing technologies, driving modernization, scalability, compliance, service stability, and capability enhancements
- Lead major retail technology transformation initiatives across the APAC region
- Establish and maintain operational excellence standards for all APAC retail applications
- Build and mentor a high-performing technology team
- Foster open dialogue and effective collaboration across regional and global stakeholders
Qualifications
- Proven track record as a director or senior leader in retail technology, store operations technology, or enterprise applications in a large, multi-regional organization
- Deep understanding of retail store operations, point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer-facing technologies
- Experience leading technology strategy and transformation in complex, multi-brand environments
- Demonstrated ability to balance global standards with regional market requirements
- Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology functions
- Experience managing large, distributed technology teams across multiple countries and time zones
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in retail technology leadership, with at least 5 years in a director-level or equivalent role leading technology strategies, application portfolios, or major transformation initiatives. Experience in Asia-Pacific markets and knowledge of regional retail dynamics strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced business qualification highly valued.
Workplace
This position is based in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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