- Responsible for the Design and Merchandising of the first Tailored Clothing and Dress Furnishings collection for Scotch and Soda. (Men's Tailoring, Dress Shirting, Neckwear and Accessories)-Present biannual seasonal collections to domestic (majors-full price), global, and off-price retailers.-Develop and source proprietary fabrics, trims, and packaging with domestic and offshore partners-Collaborate with offshore technical teams in edits to pattern, fit, design, and functionality of all garments-Review, provide feedback and edit prototype, pre-production, and top of production samples of tailored clothing, dress shirts and neckwear.-Supervise and train team associates on tech packs, garment construction, production processes, and product lifecycle-Manage offshore graphic design teams from conceptual to production phases of collection concepts/deliverables-Source product based on costing metrics that offer the best price value in all product categories (Off-Price, Full-Price, Luxury)-Support VP in costing exercises based on FOBs, manufacturing location, duty fees, courier etc.-Manage the licensee approval process in all phases from concept to production-Direct the production process of both stock and cut-to-order retail programs-Lead the creative direction, styling, and execution of onsite and offsite photoshoots-Succeeded in retail placement of the first collection with Bloomingdales, Belk, SaksOff5th etc.

-Partner with head merchants, sales and design team to assort seasonal product lines. Including pre-development SKU planning using trends and the analysis of the menswear market.-Provide creative shirting concepts and silhouettes to Technical Design for reference in fit, construction, and fabric.-Attend post-production technical fit meetings while noting fit and/or trim change notes.-Execute contracted brands’ direction for shirt sample making, development, trim and design details (thread matching, SPI parameters, buttons etc.)-Collaborate with technical designers on pattern, fit, fabric, and functionality changes to current and future product offerings based on sales/retail feedback, fabric changes, trends, and functionality. -Present bi-annual luxury clothing trends in style, fabric, trim, and color to the VP of Production.-Review pre and post production garments for quality assurance, trim accuracy, fabric properties, and design detailing alongside all factory supervisors and production management.-Manage PLM interface with tech pack/design related information for 160 seasonal styles within 4 product lines.-Visit shirt manufacturing facilities to review production and quality standards.-Review lab dip swatches for fabric mills’ color accuracy.

-Classify and examine fabric swatches (from Italian mills like Loro Piana, Reda, Giuseppe Botto, Marzotto, E.Thomas etc.) for shading, elasticity, plaid/stripe matching, and specific cutting techniques to ensure optimal manufacturing quality.-Execute trim matching on RTW luxury garments (for both Spring and Fall Seasons). Trimmings include: thread color, lining color, zipper, serge thread, buttons, pocketing etc.

-Apply trends in style, fabric, design, and color in the production of soft and hard product lines while overseeing offshore factories in the exploration of new fabrics (woven, non-woven, leather).-Review and evaluate all pre-production samples for Pantone color matching, fabric type, finish, and durability.-Collaborate with design teams in the development and execution of in-house graphics.       -Research and forecast seasonal fashion trends in fabric, color, and design.-Designed and initiated the development of an Insulated Brown Bag product that gained incremental business at 1,184 Target retail stores starting January 2017.