Accomplished Creative Director with a dynamic background in managing international and domestic wholesale accounts. Known for fostering successful retailer partnerships and driving consistent revenue growth.Key Responsibilities:Brand Development: Shape and maintain the brand's creative vision, ensuring consistent and innovative identity across all channels.Market Expansion: Identify and penetrate new resort wear markets, developing strategies to drive growth.Campaign Development: Create and execute impactful marketing campaigns across digital, social media, and traditional media.Creative Collaboration: Lead and inspire creative team, working closely with Lead Graphic Designer.Art Direction & Content Creation: Oversee visual aspects of campaigns, ensuring high-quality, on-brand content.

-Assist Product Manager in all phases of seasonal assortment planning including assorting collections, collaborating with design team, and merchandising catalog layouts-Responsible for assorting children’s footwear collection -Negotiate cost with vendors and set retails based on margin goals-Travel to seasonal trade shows -Create a visually appealing assortment based on current trends, sales history and retail-Assist Designer and Product Manager in development of Garnet Hill’s exclusive styles -Involved in the merchandising and styling of outfits for upcoming catalogs-Responsible for meeting marginal goals and quarterly demand-Participate in ranking and forecasting assortment for designated seasons -Proof catalog and web within designated category -Prepare post season sales analysis-Communicate all initial assortments and any changes to all departments within Garnet Hill

-Managed photo samples and prepare for upcoming photo shoots-Assisted Product Manager and VP in preparation for upcoming seasonal meetings-Worked closely with Director of Product Development on review of branded specs-Traveled to seasonal trade shows

-Responsible for receipt and inventory of merchandise-Served as point of contact with vendors to place orders and negotiate returns-Interpreted and executed visual merchandising for sales floor-Trained and supervised new employees on sales floor policies and procedures-Contributed to marketing campaigns and special events