About me
Proficient creative forward thinking Product/Production Manager with a successful career in luxury brands and Start Ups. (Mens/Ladies RTW/Accessories).
Highly organized, deadline driven with the ability to prioritize, manage and coordinate diverse activities simultaneously whilst also keeping a 360 view of the entire development process and progress.
Clear and confident communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers.
Extensive experience of working alongside and supporting Design from concept stage thru to bulk production.
Strong sense of brand positioning, with a detailed eye for product.
Strategic and effective decision maker with an analytic approach.
Clear interest in circular economy sourcing, production techniques and raw material innovation.
Work history
Product Development ManagerSPOKE
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Lead all development process from design to delivery.
Created and managed critical path and WIP for each season, to ensure deadline were met and achieved.
Managed sourcing and development of all material and trims.
Accountable for all samples and product testing.
Oversaw/managed, all technical development, tech packs, testing as well as working closely with technicians at factories.
Drove margins, targets, negotiating cost prices from fabric/trim development cost (FOB).
Managed and improved internal and external process.
Strong understanding of development construction, pattern cutting techniques and the fitting process.
Through knowledge of fabric, finishes and fabric/product testing standards.
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Senior Product ManagerAlfred Dunhill
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Seasonal review of the supplier base- factory grading based on price, quality, sampling and delivery.
Managed and improved internal and external processes.
Worked closely with Creative Director, Commercial Director, Design and Merchandising.
Accountable for all development from design, SMS and bulk production.
Managed the seasonal Critical Path to ensure all deadlines were met and achieved.
Drove all margin targets, negotiated cost prices from fabric/trims development.
Oversaw/managed all technical development and tech packs
Worked closely with garment technicians internally and externally.
Planned and placed all sampling orders/trims for factories.
Skills
- Product Development
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Sustainability
- Fashion Design
- Negotiation
- Sourcing
- Pattern Cutting
- Production Management
- Garment Technology
- Garment Construction