Yamin Qin
About Yamin Qin
Yamin Qin is a Manager of Product and Merchandising at The North Face, with extensive experience in the fashion industry, including previous roles at Gap Inc., adidas, and Tesco.
Current Role at The North Face
Yamin Qin currently serves as the Manager of Product & Merchandising at The North Face, a VF Company, based in Shanghai, China. In this role, Qin oversees product development and merchandising strategies, contributing to the brand's market presence and product offerings. This position has been held since 2020, marking a significant period of involvement in the outdoor apparel industry.
Previous Experience at Gap Inc.
Prior to joining The North Face, Yamin Qin worked at Gap Inc. in various capacities. From 2018 to 2019, Qin held the position of Merchandising Manager, followed by a role as Product Development Manager from 2019 to 2020. Both positions were based in Shanghai, China, and involved responsibilities related to product strategy and development.
Career Background in Retail and Merchandising
Yamin Qin has a diverse background in retail and merchandising, having worked with several notable companies. Qin's career began at 家乐福 as a Product Designer/Buyer for Men's Clothes from 2008 to 2010. Subsequently, Qin served as a Buyer at MecoxLane Co. Ltd. from 2010 to 2012, and as a Senior Buyer at Tesco from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, Qin worked at adidas as an Assistant Merchandising Manager from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Background in Fashion Design
Yamin Qin studied at 东华大学, where a Master’s degree in Fashion Design was obtained from 2005 to 2008. This educational background provided a foundation in design principles and industry practices, which has been applied throughout Qin's career in product and merchandising roles.