Worked as part of the Product development team and was responsible for all Sample developments of existing and potential buyers

Buyers handled:

Jones New York, Caribbean Joe, George UK, NEXT, Lime, Target, Kohls, Wal-Mart

Categories handled:

Mens, Ladies, Boys, Girls, Infants & Toddler and Newborn:

Woven Tops, T-shirts, Denim & Non Denim Jackets & Bottoms

Job description:

• Line Presentations to buyers
• Co-ordinate with the buyers Product Development team on developments every season.
• Working together with our USA based Creative Director on presenting our product development to the buyers.
• Work closely with our merchandising team.
• Work with our Fabric & trims department on new developments.
• Develop Embroideries, Prints, artworks etc.
• Regular visits to sample factories in China to monitor the developments.
• Co-ordinate with the washing units to ensure desired results.
• Co-ordinate with our Bangladesh and Vietnam factories for developments executed there.
• Make catalogues/Line sheets of all samples for presentations and meetings.

• Research and Development
• Collating sales data and constantly analyzing markets for new consumer trends
• Explore the latest fabric, trims, washes, surface embellishments etc.
• Graphic developments of prints, branding details etc.
• Initiated design dockets to facilitate sampling of prototypes
• Create product catalogues and range presentation to customers.

• Conceptualized and drafted storyboards for various categories.
• Collaborated with pattern makers and sampling department for prototype conversion.
• Explored and implemented new branding ideas.