Nikel & Sole

Head of Design

July 2016 - June 2019

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- Coordinate and oversee design and off-shore production for N+S seasonal ranges, including knitwear,       apparel, scarves, leather apparel, shoes, handbags and jewellery

- Trend and colour direction development and presentation

- Establish collaborations with artists and creatives to enhance N+S branding

- Design, develop and manage production of x4 seasonal ranges in line with option plan, margins and sales analysis/feedback

- Work with textile designer to develop print and scarf ranges

- Creation of Critical Path and Shipping schedule to ensure all deadlines are achieved

- Design and Measurement specification creation and hand over with factories

- Fitting and development of all prototypes to SMS

- Grading specifications

- Management of all production aspects, including shipping schedules 

- Weekly, Monthly and Seasonal sales reports and sell through analysis

- Manage and mentor the development of Junior Designers and Production Assistant

- Bi-annual sourcing trips and China factory visits

- Liaise with Graphic Designer on marketing concepts 

- Sample management and styling of all product for campaign and ecomm photoshoots

- Budget management