As a highly determined and creative menswear designer, I possess a strong work ethic and a wealth of industry experience. I have honed my skills through working with reputable brands such as ASOS, Only & Sons, TU, Primark, and Next to name a few. My expertise encompasses both licensed and non licensed wear across multi product, allowing me to bring a versatile perspective to any project. I am always eager to take on new challenges and continue growing in my field.
-Developing and designing product ranges for the menswear leisure department and presenting in sign off’s. -Leading rangebuilds with buying and merchandising teams. -Taking ownership of the print and wash categories -Researching trends and print directions -Communicating with suppliers daily, creating and sending out techpacks, requesting samples and advising construction details. -Briefing the in house graphics team and supply designers weekly. -Attending trade meetings and quickly reacting to sales information to incorporate into the range.
-Designing licensed menswear ranges for retailers such as -Only & Sons and Junkyard, along with licensed Childrenswear for the Swedish fashion chain, Lindex. -Communicating with buyers on a daily basis to push new concepts and ideas. -Managing the workload of 3 accounts, ensuring all deadlines and targets are met. -Creating detailed tech packs to send out to factories.
-Designing menswear garments and accessories for the game, Avakin. -Researching and identifying latest key trends to inspire and develop new ranges for the game. -Managing workload efficiently to meet client’s deadlines and weekly targets.
-Designing licensed-wear for a vast amount of retailers across France, Spain and UK, such as Primark, Next and Kiabi. -Developing detailed CAD sketches for technical packs and measuring artworks to send out to factories. -Managing workload across France and Spain by co-ordinating projects and deadlines with the sales team. -Advanced user of PLM, coaching others on how to use the system. -Working independently and organising the priorities of workload.
-Monitoring a large number of students in a working environment ensuring all health and safety checks are in place. -Helping with any queries and questions they may have. -Threading machines such as overlocker, lockstitch and cover seam industrial sewing machines.