HEAD OF DESIGN //// LEAD CREATIVE

• Innovating new design methodologies to enhance support for the creative department.

• Spearheading educational workshops to showcase cutting-edge creative technologies and programs.

• Upholding and fortifying the design resource infrastructure across multiple design teams.

• Offering pivotal creative guidance to teams involved in various projects.

• Presenting critical business information to Managing Directors.

• Cultivating new business relations through guided appointments.

• Overseeing workflows within the Menswear division to ensure efficient operations.

• Nurturing and inspiring innovative ideas across design departments to drive creativity.

• Maintaining regular client relations to foster strong partnerships and client satisfaction.

• Crafting new design narratives tailored to customer profiles and core demographics.

• Facilitating the onboarding process for new design team members, ensuring a seamless integration into the creative team.

• Crafting trend-driven graphics for both menswear and unisex divisions.

• Cultivating strong client relationships through consistent communication and collaboration.

• Steering design initiatives to align with in-house trend forecasts and contribute to business growth.

• Creating comprehensive artwork packs tailored to optimise sales for key styles.

• Crafting seasonal artwork packs inspired by prominent runway and macro trends.

• Conducting thorough trend research to inform design decisions and convey key messages.

• Undertaking additional responsibilities and tasks as required.

Lead Designer + Creative Manager

• Achieved 95% client satisfaction in Menswear jersey accounts by leading creative direction and ensuring trend alignment.

• Increased customer satisfaction by 10% by enhancing brand consistency and visual appeal in women's wear.

• Compiled comprehensive analysis reports from catwalks and markets, informing design decisions.

• Developed designs from client and in house trend forecasts, meeting market demand.

• Identified gaps in client ranges and implemented new developments, driving business growth.

• Conducted global research trips for menswear, gathering insights to innovate design strategies.

• Collaborated with Turkish merchandisers on sampling and design, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

• Presented projects to company teams and clients, securing approvals and fostering collaboration.

• Analysed global fashion trends to enhance seasonal collections.

Creative Print Manager - Menswear

• Achieved trend-setting status in high street markets by directing creative menswear collections and innovating graphics.

• Managed jersey wear accounts within Arcadia menswear, cementing strong customer relations.

• Developed new products and fabric techniques, fostering new business opportunities.

• Collaborated with in-house buyers and designers, ensuring alignment with market trends.

• Communicated global trend forecasts to the Mauritian team, driving innovative design solutions.

• Reimagined menswear collections to align with emerging market trends.

• Presenting capsule collections fostered from fashion forward ideas to drive new product and styling details.

Graphics + Print Designer

• Creating fashion based graphics for high street apparel.

• Awareness and forecasting of new trends across womenswear, and menswear.

• Managing multiple projects efficiently to meet multiple deadlines.

• Liaising with buyers directly on designs.

• Liaising with Turkish & Portuguese factories on samples & developments.

• Artwork separation for fabric print methods

• Strong knowledge of fabrics, print techniques, and shape.

• Knowledge of garment construction and detailing.

• Co-managing designs for a Menswear Clothing Brand

• Photorealistic representations of designs.