I manage and teach a course in sustainable production to the pattern maker students in year 2. Covering areas such as the history of fashion production, sustainable practises, sustainability legislation and communication as well as circular fashion. All with the aim of developing critical thinking to current and future business models in the fashion industry.

I work as a consultant within the design, fashion and textiles industry focussing on the following areas:- CSR: evaluation & strategy- Sustainability benchmarking & reporting- Sourcing optimisation- Sustainable Business development- Project management in creative organisations- Event management- External communication- Digitalisation

The Pattern Agency is the digital platform for buying and commissioning unique prints from freelance Scandinavian designers.

Managing the communication and strategic development of the member organisation for the textile- & fashion industry in west Sweden. Responsibilities included project management, event management, membership reach-out and in a small organisation of 5 people also digitalization and IT management.

Improving efficiency of supply chains and developing the supplier portfolio through multiple projects and disciplines. Responsible for Social Compliance in production including management of the Accord in Bangladesh.Also involved in IT- systems development and work processes.

The Mill Consultant is consultancy agency specializing in textile/design management and sustainability. I undertake various assignments within the design and textile industry focusing on product development, concept development, production, sales and marketing for any product within the textile area. I have previous experience from both interior design and the fashion industry in different areas and positions; I use my accumulated knowledge in my constant strive to develop textile and design organizations and their concept.

The Studio Re-Design project aimed to develop methods and processes for production, logistics and sales for Re:Design - using recycled or production waste for creating products with high design value and high quality. Together with seven design companies, the aim was to create commercially viable design products for the high-end consumer using recycled materials from Swedish Red Cross. The project was run by Västa Götalandsregionen in collaboration with Swedish Red Cross, Naturskyddsföreningen, Tillskärarakademien and Borås Stad.

Managing a the launch of Monki on the international fashion platform ASOS.com, the first wholesale endeavor of external brands owned by H&M. Responsibilities included establishing a new logistics chain within H&M as well as range building, design feedback, sales, buying, accounting and follow-up.

Responsible for the textile & furniture range within the collection and new developments including design collaboration with external brands. I managed the entire design & production process from drawing to finished product; sampling, range building, price negotiation, QC, materials and packaging design. Supplier relations included regular trips to- and sourcing of new suppliers in Asia and Europe.

Ann-Sofie back is a renowned Swedish fashion designer with two collections each year and retailers world wide. Responsibilities included sourcing of materials and fittings for the collection AW10, planning and handling of salesmen samples, contact with retailers, internal & external logistics, organisation of production processes and adviceing on textile materials and processes.

Product development of knitted medical items; bandages, textile protective garments (TubiFast Garment) and orthopedic products.Range efficiency of existing product lines e.g. measurement lists, material consumption etc.Design of new products and concepts for the TubiFast Garment range and medical textiles.Co-ordination and collaboration with Marketing, Production and QC Departments.Design advisor to Senior Management.

Swedish designer of high end women's wear.http://www.mariawesterlind.com