Design Director
Amiee-Lynn
Hands on director of women’s fashion accessories division with annual sales volume of eighteen million dollars. Owned and developed relationships with high profile clients such as JC Penny, Sears, Kohl's, Target and Federated Department Stores.Other duties and responsibilities included:• Directed design staff of three on new trends and new item development• Guided sales team of seven on new items, account development and presentation• Directly responsible for private label item development and sales growth• Partnered with various licensees such as Liz Claiborne, Kensie, Perry Ellis, XOXO and ABS–Allan Schwartz to design and develop separate “on brand” line• Traveled to Europe, Asia and west coast to source new, high-end designs• Traveled regularly to China to source new factories and work with existing factories on new development, production and pricing