As a Freelance Designer & Product Developer I specialise in women's high end fashion and work with clients to create handbags, leather goods, footwear, accessories and swimwear. With extensive experience in design development and production management with two of Australia's most respected design houses, Scanlan Theodore and Windsor Smith, I possess exceptional knowledge of the full product life cycle, flawlessly executing design requests and aiming for client delight. At Scanlan Theodore I established a brand new Belts category, relaunched the handbag category and managed the offshore suppliers. These challenges enhanced my skills and confidence as a designer, project manager and leader. Over the course of my career I have formed outstanding relationships with suppliers in Italy, Spain and China. Understanding and learning how things work and are constructed is one of my great loves. My focus is to appreciate and enjoy the process, because you may not end up where you expected. I bring my clients' visions to life using luxurious techniques and materials. Some of my proudest moments have been watching my passion for creativity become reality in the form of beautiful and versatile products. My work is never set in stone, and there are always twists and turns and possibilities along the way. This is the joy of the design process. I have a particular passion for high end leather goods and accessories; products made for a long life with beautiful craftsmanship.. Clients appreciate my expertise in elevating products to a high quality, providing recommendations on improving existing designs. I'm committed to sustainability in the fashion industry, designing items for longevity, not landfill. I excel in creating and meeting briefs, meeting targets and working within defined budgets and have a deep understanding of competitor analysis. A highly creative, resourceful problem solver with strong attention to detail, I am a true 'people person' who loves building strong relationships. I pride myself on clear communication, patience, flexibility and adaptability and always thinking ahead.