Bespoke designer

• Jun 2018 - Present

Fashion Designer

• Aug 2016 - May 2018

Research Fellow

• Jun 2016 - Jul 2016

Fashion Designer/Merchandiser (Denims)

• Jun 2015 - May 2016

DESIGNING ROLEDeveloping seasonal trend concepts and capsule collection themes.Catwalk analysis and breakdown.Liaising with buyers, suppliers, fabric mills, wash and trim houses.Market research and target customer analysis, retail follow-up.Shopping and sourcing trips.Developing and creating new fits.Overviewing the critical path and making sure all cads are accurately followed up, samples arrive according the schedule and making sure all technical details are correctly executed Fabric research.Researching and developing new washes.Creating flat sketches and digital illustrations.Review all prototype samples for construction, silhouette, Fit and trim details.Fairs and trend research.MERCHANDISING ROLECo-ordinate with sampling coordinators and workers involved in cutting patterns, constructing samples and helping them finish the sample at the earliest.Follow up of all FOB orders, observing and keeping track of the proceedings.Cost Negotiations and freezing the costing with factories.Deliver samples on time.Key link between the factory and communicate the customer’s requirements.Drive effectively the product engineering review with all cross functional teams and vendor partners and close loop.Effective communication with the vendor partner and cross function team.Effectively manage and motivate assigned team through development appraisals, ensuring that they understand their contribution towards company goals.

Product Development Intern

• 2011 - 2012