Experience

Hinterveld

• South Africa
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Textile Design Coordinator

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  -Coordinate and oversee textile design projects from concept to production. - Develop innovative textile designs that align with market trends and customer preferences. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, marketing, and sales, to ensure successful product development and launch. - Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of design and production. - Manage a team of designers and provide guidance and support throughout the design process. Show less



SAMIL NATURAL FIBRES previously known as Cape Mohair Spinners

• Marketing Co-ordinator

  • May 2007 - Sep 2014

  - Implemented marketing strategies to promote company products and increase brand awareness. - Conducted market research and analysis to identify customer needs. - Created compelling marketing materials, including company brochures, yarn catalogs, and digital content. - Organized and participated in trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to showcase company products and services. - Managed social media platforms. - Developed and started the Hand knitting range: African Expressions - Which included product development, yarn development, colour selection, shade cards, pattern development, styling, brand awareness. Show less



Da Gama Textiles

• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Textile Designer

  • Sep 2002 - Sep 2005

  - Designed and developed textile patterns and prints for various homeware products etc. - Conducted research on emerging trends and colors to inform design decisions. - Collaborated with Product developer to understand the customer's design requirements and preferences. - Utilized traditional artistic techniques to create original designs. - Worked closely with CAD design teams to ensure accurate and high-quality implementation of designs. - Styled the bed set designs to best showcase the products for packaging - Photographed the sets and sent images to the packaging printers. Show less