Experience

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  Ackermans

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Product Development Technologist

    • May 2021 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    A seasoned Product Development Technologist in the fashion and retail industry, I bring a wealth of expertise in transforming design concepts into market-ready products, with a specialization in denim. I possess a keen understanding of industry trends and consumer preferences and collaborate seam...

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  CULT OF ONE DENIM

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Business Owner

    • Aug 2013 - Present
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    A denim brand, born of obsession.Based in Cape Town, South Africa.Cult of One specializes in creating denim focused products with quality and accountability at its core.The product of over ten years of experience in the South African fashion industry, the brand evolved from an after-hours passion...

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  The Chile Clothing Corporation

  • Head designer

    • Aug 2013 - Nov 2017

    (Jenja, Holly Blue and Za Bebe)(Current) Range build, design and developmentTrend forecasting and presentationCAD processingTrim and fabrication development and sourcingGraphic DesignSeasonal range displayRange lookbook and online applicationMarketingSocial media and public relation

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  Blue Jean trader (sissy boy)

  • Netherlands
  • Retail Apparel and Fashion
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Designer

    • Jan 2011 - Aug 2013

    Sissy Boy and Ronald Sassoon)Ronald Sassoon trend forecasting and interpretations(male and female) season presentation and planningRange designRange developmentTrims development and sourcingChain stores CAD design and brief pack developmentdenim CAD design (Woolworths, Truworths and generalchain customers)Graphic design seasonal range graphics contribution(Ronald Sassoon and Sissy Boy)Seasonal look books (Ronald Sassoon and Sissy Boy)Travel trend packs and forecast reviewChina portfolios Knitwear design, development andprocessing (Ronald Sassoon and Sissy Boy)Outerwear design, development and processing (RonaldSassoon and Sissy Boy)

  • Head Designer

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

    Sonny Chi-ba, Spike Jones, Napoleone FashionBusiness planRange build and developmentBrand development and establishmentMarketingBrand promotion

  • Hip Hop Fashion Marketing and assistant designer

    • Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

    Brand marketingStrategyRetail visual designShoot coordination, planning and executionRange buildSample range coordination and costingLook bookSpecial events

  • Sales assistant

    • Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

    MFW Clothing Graphic design and marketingGraphic designVisual merchandising; BonafideVisual merchandisingStock coordinationCustomer relation