Emily White Email & Phone Number

Ayr, South Ayrshire, Gb

Ayr, South Ayrshire, Gb

- Responsible for private label design and sales activity, for woven product.- Created a successful strategy to bring major new luxury accounts to the business, while strengthening existing client partnerships.- Restructured and grew the design studio team, fostering a culture of creative bravery- Built a new team of account managers, for improved client engagement- Oversaw the success of client projects through collaborative working with mill teams

London, Gb

- Ran the B2B sales office in Shanghai, as regional sales manager.- Worked to establish recognition of the Liberty Art Fabrics brand in China.- Built the sales figures and customer base significantly, and developed a long-term business plan for sustained growth.- Managed agents in Korea and Taiwan, and recruited and trained a small but enthusiastic local team.

Berlin, Be, De

- Sourcing and product development for internet retail, home textiles sector.- Managed a fast-paced design and sourcing process, from the initial concept, through sample development, mainland-China production, and bulk delivery into the warehouse in Germany.

- Developed and sold seasonal collections of menswear and womenswear jacquard fabric, as well as menswear product including ties, scarves, and pocket squares. - Responsible for the Italian and German markets and some key UK accounts- I travelled within Europe regularly to meet with my clients who were designers, buyers and product developers from the luxury fashion houses.- Worked with tight critical paths I would oversee each stage in the process to meet the customer's requirements.

- Designing a range of fabrics for luxury clients- Proactive projects to generate sales- Interpreting client brief to creative and commercial specification

London, London, Gb

Ba Hons, Textiles

Art Foundation