About me

I am a Product Development and Sourcing Consultant specialising in both design process and technical development. Managing strategy, critical path, technical development and sourcing, implementation of all product life cycle processes from design concept stage through to production delivery.
I am passionate about sustainability, team work and product audit trails, to build efficient processes and make role functions fluid with correct practice. I can adapt my process to suit the size of the company and work within budgets and most crucially in this industry - deadlines.
I have been privileged to work within some eponymous fashion houses over the years. My vast experience across mid to high end luxury as a developer gives me broad knowledge and understanding of textile development, sustainable practice, industry demands and process.
I have over 13 years' experience working in the fashion industry. I have acquired an in-depth understanding of how the industry operates, how to structure and manage design, development and production teams in luxury and mid/contemporary fashion brands. I have an extensive network within this industry, made up of talented individuals in atelier, creative artists and designers, manufacturing, distributors, brand developers and general trading companies.

Skills

Fashion Design, Pattern Design, Product Design, Product Development, Production, Research & Development, sourcing, Technical / Functional Documents

Sector Experience

Fabric sourcing, Luxury fashion design, manufacturer sourcing, Mid-level fashion brand, product development