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Zillah Swatridge

Product Development, Production and Buying Professional
About

Luxury goods professional with over 15 years of experience in clothing and accessories. A highly motivated and dynamic individual with an extensive background in development, sourcing, buying, production, and operational processes set up. Track record of cost savings and margins increments. Strong development experience, especially in luxury womenswear, spanning across multiple categories (softs, tailoring, knit). Skilled in maintaining effectiveness in complex and fast paced environments, and a strong ability to adhere to tight deadlines whilst running multiple projects at a time. A problem-solver who works well under pressure and enjoys supporting the team to stay positive and motivated. A passion for luxury, well-made products, and a strong ability to align myself with a brands design aesthetic and vision.

Previous Brands
LIBEROWE
MENG
Vilshenko
BELLA FREUD LTD
House of Hackney
Holland & Holland
Temperley London
Aquascutum
Hardy Amies London
Work Experience
Production and Development Consultant
Apr ‘24 -
LIBEROWE

Brand Consultant
Nov ‘22 -
MENG

Product Development, Production and Buying Manager
May ‘22 - Aug ‘24
Vilshenko

Head of Buying & Production
Nov ‘17 - May ‘22
BELLA FREUD LTD

Production & Buying
Mar ‘17 - Aug ‘17
House of Hackney

Product Manager Clothing & Accessories
Jan ‘14 - Jan ‘17
Holland & Holland

Managed the development and production across multiple products for menswear, womenswear and accessories. Ensuring products were developed and produced to a luxury standard, hitting margin for both wholesale and retail, and delivered within the Critical Path deadlines.

Product Manager
Jan ‘13 - Jul ‘13
MENG

Supported the founder of this small start-up luxury brand in all aspects of product development and production. Responsible for sourcing new suppliers and manufacturers, negotiating terms and overseeing the whole development process from creation through to final sample.

Design Coordinator
Sep ‘09 - Sep ‘12
Temperley London

Supported the Creative Director with the day-to-day management of the design team. Managing all external design projects and calibrations which included the launch of the John Lewis ‘Alice by Temperley’ range.

Assistant Product Developer Mens and Womenswear
Nov ‘08 - Aug ‘09
Aquascutum

Worked across multi-product - tailoring, knitwear and outerwear for the Aquascutum London range. Responsible for the development of the Womenswear line, reporting to the Product Development Manager.

Assistant Buyer
Jun ‘07 - Oct ‘08
Hardy Amies London

Worked within a small team for a luxury heritage brand based on Savile Row. Responsible for the development of the Women’s ready-to-wear line from design stage, all the way through to production.

Languages
English
Education & Training
Bournemouth Arts Institute
Unknown - ‘04
Bachelor of Arts
London, UK