Daniel Ou
About
Daniel Ou is from Greater Melbourne Area. Daniel is currently Chief Product Officer at 2XU, located in Melbourne, VIC. In Daniel's previous role as a Director of Apparel Creation at On, Daniel worked in Zurich, Switzerland until Mar 2026. Prior to joining On, Daniel was a Head of Apparel Creation at On and held the position of Head of Apparel Creation at Zurich, Switzerland. Prior to that, Daniel was a Senior Director Product Development Men’s, Outerwear, Engineered Knits, Lab, & Special Projects at lululemon, based in Vancouver, BC from Nov 2021 to Oct 2022. Daniel started working as Director of Product Development Men's & Lululemon Lab at lululemon in Vancouver, BC in Oct 2018. From Oct 2016 to May 2018, Daniel was Senior Director Woven Mill & Athleta Vendor Management at Gap Inc., based in Hong Kong SAR. Prior to that, Daniel was a Vice President Product Development & Innovation Services at Fung Group, based in Hong Kong SAR from Apr 2014 to Oct 2016. Daniel started working as General Manager - Product Development, Global Brands at Li & Fung Limited in Hong Kong SAR in Feb 2012.
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Daniel Ou's current jobs
Define and elevate the creative vision of 2XU apparel and accessory collections at the crossroads of athletics, sport science, fashion, and culture; Shape the future of 2XU design language by leading teams to conceptualize, create, and commercialise collections that embody 2XU’s promise of function, performance, innovation, and style.
Daniel Ou's past jobs
Create premium sportswear products that ignite the human spirit through movement - utilizing pinnacle technical materials, Swiss Engineering, and focusing on design, innovation, & sustainability.
Create premium sportswear products that ignite the human spirit through movement - utilizing pinnacle technical materials, Swiss Engineering, and focusing on design, innovation, & sustainability.
• Manage the creation and commercialization of premium performance product within the brand’s superior quality standards, intended garment fit, construction requirements, and innovation-focused product aesthetics in adherence to lululemon’s business goals. • Build and motivate a high performance team of technical developers focusing on industry-leading code of function, fit, quality, workmanship, extended sizing, and sustainability. • Strategize with cross-functional leaders on internal processes, pinnacle product initiatives, and special projects (Designer collaboration, Olympics Team Canada Kit, SeaWheeze Half Marathon, etc.) for global product & market expansion targets.
• Manage the creation and commercialization of Men’s & Lab premium performance product within the brand’s superior quality standards, intended garment fit & construction requirements, and innovation-focused product principles in adherence to Lululemon’s risk mitigation & business goals. • Build and motivate a growing team of product developers, fit specialists, and pattern makers focusing on industry-leading code of function, fit, quality workmanship, and raw materials/trims development. • Engage and strategize with cross-functional team leaders on internal processes, pinnacle product initiatives, and special projects (Robert Geller collaboration, Olympics 2020, SeaWheeze Half Marathon, etc.) for both North American and International product & market expansion targets.
• Offer new & innovative fabric/garment finishing solutions based on global fashion trend & market demands to support brand product & business strategies. • Develop innovation & quality in mills/vertical vendor base out of China, Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Portugal, & Turkey regions; Build strategic relationships with senior leaders, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to drive results; Ensure seasonal strategy vendor allocation align with brand sourcing strategy & corporate sustainability goals. • Oversee end-to-end supply chain pipeline for Athleta woven category; Build & drive vendor strategy for woven category (approve new vendors & facilities); Drive competitive advantage & cost savings by leveraging woven volume across brands.
• Provide comprehensive PD support, fabric innovation, & design development in men’s & women’s apparel/denim/accessories for U.S. & European fashion brands Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle Outfitters, Kate Spade, Jack Spade, Elie Tahari, Lucky Brand, DKNY Jeans, CK Jeans, Juicy Couture, Guess, J Crew. • Source fabrics, trims, washes, and garment innovation from global vendor network (China, SE Asia, Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Morocco, Guatemala, & Mexico). • Present seasonal trend & fabric development suitable to the client’s aesthetic direction and brand DNA; Participate in new client pitches for DVF, John Varvatos, Kenzo, Opening Ceremony, Issa London, Reed Krakoff, Adidas (Y-3/Silvr/Neo).
• Provide comprehensive PD support, fabric innovation, & design development in men’s & women’s apparel/denim/accessories for U.S. & European fashion brands Tommy Hilfiger, American Eagle Outfitters, Kate Spade, Jack Spade, Elie Tahari, Lucky Brand, DKNY Jeans, CK Jeans, Juicy Couture, Guess, J Crew. • Source fabrics, trims, washes, and garment innovation from global vendor network (China, SE Asia, Indian subcontinent, Turkey, Morocco, Guatemala, & Mexico). • Present seasonal trend & fabric development suitable to the client’s aesthetic direction and brand DNA; Participate in new client pitches for DVF, John Varvatos, Kenzo, Opening Ceremony, Issa London, Reed Krakoff, Adidas (Y-3/Silvr/Neo).
Gap International Sourcing Ltd. Hong Kong
Director of Product Development Gap Brand • Establish the company’s first “Fast Track” initiative that enables design innovation from concept to production and merchandising stages through speed to market capabilities; Approve all product details and fits that align with brand aesthetic and quality. • Attend milestone meetings in NY & SF to ensure product integrity, seasonal trend direction, and final assortment; Identify fabric/design developments and competitive trends through intl vendor base and market research. Director of Concept • Analyze and interpret relevant fashion/retail trends for upcoming seasons that affect both volume-driving bottom lines and higher-end niche items through global trend research. • Oversee and direct senior design teams on ideas and initiatives from concept onwards (focusing on big ideas, color, fabric, silhouette, patterns, washes, graphics, CADs, trims and details).
• Anticipate and forecast emerging, relevant global trends through international travel, retail/vintage shopping, and consumer/street research. • Define volume-driving ideas that positively impact bottom lines for Ruehl, A&F, and Hollister. • Collaborate with senior designers and merchants to successfully impact future design concepts.
• Report at fashion/trade shows (Milan, New York, Pitti Uomo tailored clothing, Basel watch convention) to evaluate new products, designers, and menswear trends. • Formulate and style fashion news, features and photo shoots with the Creative Director; Manage team of editors in selecting and analyzing all featured merchandise.
• Conceptualize, produce, and style all fashion editorials, features, and photo shoots; Partner with art, photo, and editorial departments to top edit, design, and lay out fashion section.