Henry Martínez Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, US

• Lead design direction for men’s and women’s apparel and accessories assortments
• Research the creative vision, plan, coordinate, strategize and communicate market trends with CEO
• Help identify key looks, silhouettes, color cards, and seasonal assortments to support each category
• Manage and drive seasonal design presentation to the CEO, and cross-functional teams
• Conceive ways to further the customer experience through brand and design development
• Work collaboratively with VP of Sales and Co-Founder to meet company goals and business initiatives Involved in fittings and approvals for all categories to ensure cohesiveness

• Collaborate with clients on branding and brand development
• Concept and product design of apparel and accessories including: selecting color, fabric, and trims
• Create technical sketches and technical packages
• Consult on best methods of production
• Oversee development and production; including pattern making, grading, sampling, fitting, and finishing
• Clients include Lord & Taylor, Hudson’s Bay, Mr. Gray Socks, Jomers

New York, NY, US

• Manage all day-to-day product development of TS+ Champion collection from inspiration to final product
• Collaborate with design team to ensure collection development is on calendar
• Create and finalize technical packages and assist with sketches to ensure samples are executed to vision
• Maintain brand integrity by developing and managing color and fabric libraries, creating color palettes, overseeing color standards, approving lab dips, and reviewing designs
• Oversee communication with domestic and overseas partners to source fabrics, trims, and development samples
• Track and report on all salesman samples, shipments, and deliveries

New York, US

• Corresponded with domestic and international vendors on all production issues
• Managed and ensured delivery deadlines, while considering development process, through T&A calendar
• Tracked fabric and sample development for domestic factories from prototype to bulk shipments
• Evaluated and adjusted tech packs and line lists to ensure proper prototype development
• Improved and maintained company’s target profit margins by negotiating costing

New York, US

• Headed all Purchase Order Management: PO Entry, item definition, revisions, PO log
• Facilitated communication with global agents and factories on all PO, delivery tracking, and production process issues
• Coordinated and managed production sampling from prototype to approval samples
• Controlled all barcode sticker, hangtag, and ticket product ordering for assorted styles
• Supported Product Manager with all weekly WIP reports from factories and vendors
• Assisted designers and merchants on size breaks, order commitments, and delivery and quality issues

Casellina Di Scandicci, Florence, IT

• Assisted Account Executives in daily administrative projects and account meetings
• Compiled and updated purchase orders detailing wholesale accounts orders
• Analyzed weekly and monthly selling reports for major accounts in men’s ready-to-wear, footwear and accessories
• Updated market share to determine penetration of individual stores’ business in each market
• Produced buy layouts and line lists to communicate seasonal product purchases for all major accounts

Redwood City, CA, US

• Created, designed, and produced merchandising materials to promote corresponding products
• Organized promotional events throughout Spain to promote new product launches
• Coordinated with project managers at a local and international level to adapt POS materials to the Spanish market
• Made consistent store visits to identify trends and do competitive shopping

Certificate - Cad For Fashion Design, Fashion/Apparel Design

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature

Master Of Business Administration (Mba)