About me
A passionate, driven and creative leader with over 20 years experience in the menswear design industry. Delivering a strong vision with solid commercial understanding.
Product focused with a vast knowledge of fabric, fit and garment make up covering all product areas from tailoring to sportswear.
Experienced in sourcing from China, India, Bangladesh, Turkey, Portugal, Italy and the UK.
A very team focused leader with excellent people skills ensuring individuals deliver whilst being challenged, inspired and nurtured.
Skills & Expertise.
Branded, supplier & retail
experience.
Trend & Colour.
Sustainability.
Strong leadership in times of
adversity.
Fabric sourcing.
Brand strategy & range building.
Garment manufacture.
Team building & management skills.
Recruitment & appraisals.
An understanding of customer needs & expectations.
Budget management.
Presentation Skills.
High taste level.
Designing to cost & margin targets.
Projects credited in
- M&S SS19 Press PreviewOne Marylebone, London. 22-24 January 2019.3
Work history
Design Lead for MenswearMarks and Spencer
London, United KingdomFull Time
Managing the design process of all areas of the menswear business delivering £900m of sales.
Design Manager for MenswearArcadia
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Worked with the trading director and the head of buying to re-imagine and update the BHS menswear brands through improved ranges, range structure, quality, branding and visual communications.
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Skills
- Trend Forecasting
- Fabric Analysis
- Team Building
- Sustainability Strategy
- Design Strategy
- Range Building
- Team Leadership
- Colour Analysis
- Sales Analysis
- Sourcing Materials
Education
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) Epsom School of Art and Design
- United Kingdom
Specialised in Menswear