Linda Simpson

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US Partner, MC&Co Trend, Founder, Imagination Network,Owner, Smart Mats Studio @ Imagination Network
Linda Simpson's Location
Amesbury, Massachusetts, United States, United States
Linda Simpson's Contact Details
About Linda Simpson

Currently Imagination Network, the Product Design Network I founded, is proudly a partner of MC&Co Trend founded by Michael Cleghorn. We offer a proprietary Global Forecasting and Trend Intelligence System for retailers, importers, interior designers and furniture, rug and textile manufacturers. Unlike other trend services we provide timely actionable design guidelines including pattern, color, product silhouettes, and materials and textures. In tandem, we outline consumer profiles and their aspirations along with the forecasted lifestyles that will attract them in the future. Our services, complimentary reports, and our subscription roster are on our website www.mccotrend.com During my career, I have held executive positions at renown companies and have been recognized for developing multi-million dollar licensed and non-licensed branded giftware collections for retailers and wholesalers such as Bloomingdales, Harrods, Target, Pier One, Marshalls, Silvestri/DEMDACO, Dept. 56. I am uniquely versed in many materials and merchandise categories including Home Decor, Lighting, Tabletop, Toys, Occasional Furniture, Soft Home, Fashion Accessories, Giftware, Pet, and Seasonal Trim. My development experience has included 26 countries that fortunately resuted in bringing me a broader understanding of the world and its many cultural nuances, a true gift. My passion for product development and innovation, combined with my keen ability to recognize talent led me to create Imagination Network, a dynamic network of experienced artists and factory partners. enabling me to develop and launch profitable brands with compelling innovative products.Early in my career, a project that remains close to my heart is the “Made with Care” licensed program I initiated, where a percentage of the sales were contributed to the CARE Foundation. On-site product design & development was concentrated in Africa, Indonesia & India where we inspired growth in their cultural handicrafts. After delivery of these handicrafts into department stores, healthy demand resulted for many years thereafter keeping these artisans thriving and their heritage alive.

Linda Simpson's Current Company Details
Imagination Network

Imagination Network

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US Partner, MC&Co Trend, Founder, Imagination Network,Owner, Smart Mats Studio
Linda Simpson Work Experience Details
  • Imagination Network
    Business Owner
    Imagination Network May 2009 - Present
    Amesbury, Ma, Us
  • Imagination Network
    Chief Creative Officer
    Imagination Network Feb 2011 - Present
    Amesbury, Ma, Us
    Product Design and Development, Sourcing and Licensing of Home and Fashion Accessories, Giftware, Confections, Seasonal Trim and Housewares. For more information please log on to : www.imaginationnetwork.net and/or contact me at linda@imaginationnetwork.net.For more information about FL4MATS -info@fl4mats.com or linda@fl4mats.com
  • Imagination Network
    Partner, Mc & Co Trend
    Imagination Network Jul 2009 - Present
    Amesbury, Ma, Us
  • Imagination Network
    President
    Imagination Network 2010 - 2018
    Amesbury, Ma, Us
  • Mc&Co Trend | Reports | Forecasts
    Strategic Partner
    Mc&Co Trend | Reports | Forecasts Jan 2018 - Present
    Bangalow, Nsw, Au
  • Enesco
    Vp Creative Development
    Enesco Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
    Itasca, Il, Us
    Management of Creative Development for multiple companies within the corporate portfolio.
  • Demdaco/Silvestri
    Vp Product Development
    Demdaco/Silvestri Dec 2006 - Feb 2009
    Directed the licensing and development of several mutli-million dollar artisan brands for department store and specialty store distribution. I sourced product out of 7 countries and managed an office in southern China.
  • Syratech/Silvestri
    Vp Product Development
    Syratech/Silvestri 1997 - 2009
    Negotiated artist licenses with legal counsel for the company and sourced, developed and built multi-million dollar home and giftware brands with my development team in Asia and India. Managed and lead our southern China sourcing office.
  • Associated Merchandising Corporation-Nyc
    Director Product Development
    Associated Merchandising Corporation-Nyc Sep 1985 - Jun 1992
    Initiated and developed multi-million dollar home, toy and giftware brands with staff artists and freelancers along with our overseas offices in 20 countries for our member department stores (Federated, Harrods, Target, etc.) Created trend shows and signature patterns and colors to lead product design for all home divisions internally and after presenting them to member store management.
  • Bloomingdales
    Buyer-Home
    Bloomingdales Sep 1979 - Oct 1984
    As a buyer I was responsible for sourcing art and crafts for all the store's furniture floors and model rooms. I worked directly with interior designers to install artwork into the stores and to launch several special events in the home store gallery. I was also responsible for the development of frames and mirrors from domestic and overseas suppliers.

Linda Simpson Skills

Leadership Product Marketing Interior Design Packaging E Commerce International Business Art Purchasing B2b Brand Development Concept Development Executive Management Private Label Retail Graphic Design Trade Shows Sales Global Sourcing Trend Analysis Market Planning Vendor Relations Start Ups Sourcing Competitive Analysis Merchandising Textiles Product Design Sales Management Licensing Product Innovation Entrepreneurship Fashion Marketing P&l Management Event Management Product Management Art Licensing Contract Negotiation Creative Direction Trend Overseas Sourcing Toys Business Strategy Management Product Development Brand Management Consumer Products Marketing Strategy Pricing Wholesale

Linda Simpson Education Details

  • Skidmore College
    Skidmore College
    Art/English

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