Accomplished, driven and a creative leader in design and product development. Proven ability to identify and capture targeted market share.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Director - Kitchen textiles & Bath Towels
Town and Country Living
10.2012 - Current
Manage and Colaborate with our Design Teams in New York, Shanghai and LA to create a strong representation of our design capability in prints and woven techniques
Work closely with Sales and Sourcing to achieve innovative and affordable products
Travel to Europe to identify important Trends, techniques and new product development
Travel to Pakistan, India and China to work on new and current developments
Work very closely with Licensesd Brands such as: Kitchen Aid, Martha Stewart, Ralph Lauren, Sur La Tab, Santuary by Social Standards, Kate Spade, Tommy Bahama, Nicole Miller, Trina Turk, The Pioneer Women, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Adams, Nicole Miller & Fiesta
Supply our products to Costco, Walmart, SAMs, Home Goods, Ross, Burlington, Macys, Bloomingdales, Kroger and many more
Senior Freelance Textile Designer
Martha Stewart Omnimedia
06.2012 - 09.2012
Helped Martha's Team launch Spring 2013 at Macys & JC Penney
Creative Director of Product Design and Development
Afroze Textile Industries
07.2008 - 05.2012
Trained and managed design and development department specializing in Bedding, Bath towels, Beach Towels, Soft Kitchen & Table Top
Prepare design and new product development for buyers in the U.S.A, Canada & Europe
Showcase all our products at Hiemtextil focusing on newness, innovative techniques and sustainability.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree - Textilre Surface Design
Fashion Institute Of Technology, State University of New York