Professional Summary
Accomplished Designer and Fabric Developer with over 10 years of experience in luxury knitwear and fabric design. Expertise in leading innovative knitwear collections, market trend analysis, and product lifecycle management. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality collections for global brands like Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, and Calvin Klein. Highly proficient in 3D design software, knit design techniques, and fabric sourcing. A strong leader, mentor, and advocate for design-driven results. Committed to pushing boundaries while maintaining technical integrity.
• Led the design and development of high-quality knitwear collections for brands such as Tom Tailor, Tommy Hilfiger, and H&M.
• Spearheaded innovative fabric designs using 3D rendering techniques, enhancing design accuracy by 70%.
• Conducted market analysis and identified profitable design trends, resulting in a 30% increase in profit margins.
• Collaborated with technical teams to ensure seamless execution of knitwear designs, from concept to production.
• Managed vendor relationships and sourcing of premium yarns, ensuring the highest-quality materials for all collections.
• Mentored junior designers and fostered a creative, collaborative team environment.
• Specialized in creating machine-compatible knit fabrics and developing visual mockups of designs.
• Developed and sourced innovative fabric designs for global brands like American Eagle, HUGO BOSS, and Zara.
• Led R&D efforts to push design boundaries, creating unique fabrics and patterns that appealed to market demands.
• Managed a team of designers and technical experts, ensuring on-time delivery of fabric samples and final designs.
• Created detailed technical specifications for implementation and worked closely with clients to meet design requirements.
• Conducted extensive research to develop new fabric designs and improve existing ones, increasing revenue by 10%.
• Managed fabric sourcing and ensured efficient industrial replication of designs.
• Developed a high-performing R&D team and led initiatives to stay ahead of emerging fashion trends.
• Led a team in the development and implementation of new knitting projects, including machine sourcing, layout planning, and production management.
• Developed innovative knitting patterns that improved customer satisfaction and product quality.
• Worked closely with design teams to ensure the seamless execution of knitwear patterns and designs.
Knitwear Design & Fabric Construction
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Fashion Design
Product Development
R&D
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