Trend Forecasting & Creative Direction• Creative concept & direction tailored for specific market categories• Runway analysis; themes, materials, color, print, silhouette, design details, and accessories• Color services; creation of seasonal palettes and color cards• In-season reporting; including trend trackers, design capsules, brand profiles, key business drivers and speed to market items for quick turn design and manufacturing • Trade show coverage & analysis• Festival & cultural event coverage and analysis• Sample shopping and retail reporting; both international and domestic• Building creative presentations targeted for Design, Merchandising, Sourcing & Marketing departments Design• Line planning across multiple brands - quick turn monthly development• Concept though prototype development• Fashion Illustration/CAD & tech pack development• Extensive knowledge across Adobe Creative Suite programs: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop & Optitex• Leading teams through fittings & production: Active, Junior/Tween, & Kids marketsSourcing & Production• Direction for fabric & trim development across multiple brands• Extensive experience in international travel & vendor sourcing both in Europe & Asia• Accomplished at relationship management and direction for print houses and graphic vendors• Well versed in partnering with production teams, both Domestically & Internationally• Successful with managing partnerships with International mills for textile & trim developmentStyling• Comprehensive experience in casting, styling, and backstage production for runway• Skilled on set both for print & video shoots• Well versed in design collaborations with artists, celebrities & directors