Cheryl Kao
Design Lead @Yunus Textile Mills Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Design Lead @Yunus Textile Mills Limited
New York, NY, US
As AI-Driven Design Lead at Yunus Textile Mills, I managed key accounts including Ross, Burlington, HomeGoods, TJX, and QVC, leading an overseas teams to deliver designs across multi-home bedding categories. I launched 10+ private-label brands in under two years, expanding off-price programs into multi-category assortments and driving QVC sales from $100K to $1.5M by elevating private brands and partnering with national names like Martha Stewart. I spearheaded AI initiatives with Edited, OpenArt, and Imagine.io to cut packaging and photography costs by 50-80%. I supported e-commerce businesses with five new in-house brand launches, and directed the end-to-end design and setup of a 1,300 sq. ft. showroom for Market Week, aligning storytelling across design, packaging, and merchandising.
EDUCATION
Politecnico di Milano
International Fashion Design, Women's Sportswear
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Women's Ready to Wear
SKILLS
ABOUT CHERYL KAO
Creative Lead with 10+ years shaping products and stories across home textiles, packaging design, and brand innovation. Known for pioneering AI-driven design systems that cut costs and accelerate speed-to-market. Expertise spans textiles, packaging, and e-commerce merchandising, with proven success in client partnerships, sales strategy, and creative direction. Positioned to deliver both immediate impact and long-term brand growth. I welcome new connections from all fashion industry professionals. Thank you for reviewing my profile.
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