Brand Protection Solution Architect – Fashion & Apparel

About the role

We are seeking a strategic Brand Protection Solution Architect to oversee and connect the end-to-end deployment of an innovative, phygital (physical + digital) brand protection product designed specifically for the fashion, luxury, and apparel industry. In this role, you will bridge the gap between physical garment manufacturing (care labels, smart trims, RFID/NFC embedding, packaging) and digital intelligence (cloud serialization platforms, Digital Product Passports, authentication APIs). Beyond shielding brands from counterfeiting, diverted goods, and grey-market leakage, this role touches circular economy initiatives, enabling garment lifecycle tracking, re-commerce authentication, repair history, and regulatory compliance. You will act as the operational engine, bringing structure to ambiguity, driving cross-functional alignment, and executing directly with enterprise apparel brands and global manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with travel to client sites, partner facilities, or manufacturing locations as needed for initial integrations, training, and Go-Live rollouts.

Responsibilities

Define, structure, and execute the complete operational blueprint for onboarding and deploying our brand protection product across client ecosystems.; Translate complex technical innovations (e.g., serialization, track-and-trace, anti-counterfeiting tech, authentication platforms) into clear, repeatable operational processes.; Identify systemic bottlenecks early and design scalable standards, playbooks, and systems that enable rapid client onboarding without sacrificing quality.; Bridge internal silos by identifying and collaborating with key technical and business owners to translate multi-departmental requirements into unified execution roadmaps and go-to-market goals.; Provide on-site deployment support at client sites, partner facilities, or manufacturing locations to oversee integrations, conduct training, and ensure smooth rollouts.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in operations, project management, technical solution architecture, brand protection deployment, or technical supply chain management within the fashion, footwear, luxury, or apparel sector.; Solid understanding of global garment manufacturing processes and distribution logistics.; Deep familiarity with circular fashion business models (resale, repair, recycling) and emerging regulatory landscapes like EU Digital Product Passports (DPP) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).; Capable of establishing order, clear processes, and structure in fast-paced, ambiguous, multi-stakeholder environments with a high degree of autonomy.; Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and communication skills suitable for engaging both factory floor managers and C-suite brand executives.