BURBERRYJan 2023 - April 2023Jewellery Product Developer (Contractor)MATERNITY LEAVEDec 2021 - Dec 2022BURBERRYJune - Oct 2021Jewellery Product Developer (Contractor)Responsible for the development of the Jewellery collection. Oversaw both mainline and the SU22 Men's & Women's runway shows.

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Overseeing the bespoke, export and catalogue lines from design through to production. Working with factories within the UK and China which requires strict planning to deliver ranges on time. Reporting to the CEO on strategy, key updates and budget sign offs. Responsibilities:- Negotiating costs & payment terms to ensure budgets are kept. - Working to bespoke customer requirements on materials, costs and timings.- Quality control all projects, requesting Gold seal sign off’s and implementing a spot checking procedure for all production lines.- Development of bespoke, export and seasonal planning, building critical paths to ensure deadlines are met.- Making sure communication is tight across teams by implementing regular discussions where necessary.

Heading a team to design & develop the Estella Bartlett range, from Jewellery to Home Fragrance. Directly reporting to the Managing Director to supply timelines, budgets and updates on the range.Responsibilities:- Setting the critical path each season and ensuring all departments run to the tight timeline set.- Oversee all design & development from sketch to store.- Research & lead new product category expansion which requires planning and merchandising strategy.- Travel within Europe & Asia for supplier & trade show visits.- Set seasonal budgets for jewellery, bags, small leather goods and home fragrance.Achievements:- The launch of 2 successful new product categories: Stationery & Toiletries- Implemented a new working structure within the design and development team

I was contacted by the founders to design and evolve their eyewear range.- Created moodboards and inspiration boards to present to the founders- Designed 14 new styles: Acetate and metal frames- Presented the designs to the founders for approval- Created product packs and specifications to send to the factory

I was responsible for the following ranges; leather goods, charms & special projects/collaborations. I was the sole product developer of the eyewear range; optical & sunglasses. Within my role, I had to work closely with Burberry’s Vice President of Product Development: Accessories and travel to Italy regularly for design & development meetings.Responsibilities:- Responsible for multiple ranges; eyewear, jewellery, charms, belts, small leather goods & gifting.- Worked across a vast range of materials: acetate, metals, plastic, fabrics (inc. cotton, cashmere & wool), semi-precious stones, wood & leather (inc. exotic).- Create, review & update the critical path on a daily basis and take any action necessary to ensure timely deliveries.- Launch designs to vendors in Italy, Far East (China) and England.- General management of the design and development processes offsite with vendors.- Create a platform for regular discussions with cross-functional teams: Merchandising, Design & Production, to review the collection, both creatively and structurally.- Ensure product (samples and production) is manufactured to the highest standard by maintaining a strong relationship with all suppliers and vendors.- Ensure sample material orders have been placed to cover requirements.- Ensure costings have been received from the supplier and negotiated where necessary.- Attended internal leather training.Achievements:- The creation of the Thomas charm which was one of the fastest grossing products within Burberry.- Implemented a new working structure with the eyewear manufacturer to meet the ‘see now, buy now’ needs; new critical path, range requirements & aesthetics.- The setup and development of the leather monogramming in store and online.- Lead the product development for the range (leather goods, stationery & gifting) within the Vigo St concept store.- Worked on successful collaborative projects with Bower & Wilkins, The Animal Ball & Luke Edward Hall.

I worked in collaboration with the Head Jewellery Designer from design realisation, daily range planning meetings, raw material sourcing (worldwide) and sampling through to production. The role required travel to Thailand for up to three months of the year to oversee the sampling and development of the range, as well as finding new suppliers as the range demanded. Responsibilities:- Create and maintain the critical path from sketch to store. - Maintain a strong working relationship with the factories to ensure we achieve the best result.- Work overseas in the Far East (Thailand & China) with our suppliers and manufacturers.- Set and manage the sampling and shipping budgets.- Negotiate all strategic deals with suppliers to ensure prices and terms are commercial and sustainable.- Review all raw materials and finished goods from suppliers to ensure they conform to expected and agreed standards of price, quality, delivery and expertise.- Support the production team in finding solutions to keep production delays to a minimum as we work to tight deadlines.- Ensure the finished product is delivered within target margin and on a timely basis.- Assist with the creation of the belts / leather goods range from design and development- Liaise with photographers and give art direction at all major photoshoots ensuring the product looks as good as it can.- Assist with the backstage styling at the catwalk shows and advertising campaigns.- Present the collection each season to the Managing directors, buyers, press and marketing.- Produce the selling catalogue each season which involves working with the graphic design team and printers to achieve the best result.Achievements:- Managerial experience leading a team of 4; ensuring all tasks are followed through by setting daily / weekly tasks for them to achieve.- Implementing new ways of working; range planning & structure.- Creating a clear and concise supplier database which grew each season.

- Liaise with clients and distributors- Have personal Hallmark for Silversmithing- Designed and created professional website

- Designing jewellery and scarves- Co-ordinating sales and marketing- Planning and execution of events and exhibitions- Managing a budget - Performing office administration-paperwork, ordering, invoicing, distribution, etc.- Providing high standards of customer service at wholesale and retail level- Responsible for visual merchandising throughout the brand