*Lead & manage the Design / Production & QC teams for ZANEROBE, PROJECT A & ZANEROBE REC*Drive & manage the marketing strategy & team & all brand communication to adhere to brand DNA*Creation & strategic implementation of PROJECT A & ZANEROBE REC sub brands*Empower, coach & develop direct & indirect reports*Research, design & produce for the global market*Accountable for all product from conception to instore, fabrics, margins, quality, fit *Confirm factory allocations, pricing & oversee PO’s*Maintain brand & product consistency & evolution*Empower global sales teams with design & product vision*Communicate brand vision & ongoing direction to the wider business

*Heading up the menswear design function of MARCS*Very successful reinvention and re-launch of the menswear brand*Responsible & accountable for all product *All functions below

*Responsible for the Research, Design & Development of the entire menswear range. Tailoring, Shirting, Outerwear, Knitwear, Cut/Sew, Pants, Shorts & Ties*Setting the menswear design direction for each season*Traveled to Shanghai/Hong Kong bi monthly for fit sessions, sourcing & factory visits*Complete quarterly overseas inspiration trips*Constant collaboration with womenswear & accessories to align ranges through colour & design direction*Managed & developed the junior / assistant designers *Presentation of monthly ranges to buyers, GM & MD*Worked to ensure all fabrications & yarns meet quality standards & 1st margin requirements*Adhered to GTM calendar in terms of tech packs & other key deadlines*Drove the fit direction in conjunction with garment techs to ensure consistent fit & high quality workmanship*Managed workflow of garment techs by consistency in workload

*Responsible for the Research, Design & Development of men's Tailoring, Shirting, Outerwear, Pants, Shorts & Ties*Designed & directed the re-launch of the menswear urban shirts*Seasonal forecasting of colour, fabric, trend/style direction using relevant resources & WGSN in line with brand strategy*Extensive garment fit sessions, compiling all fit comments relaying back to china in an easily understood format*Simplified reporting systems & processes with the AP21 & CP2 systems *Sourced & developed all fabrics, trims & hardware to meet SABA standards*Dealing with OS suppliers in Europe & Asia to meet SABA standards*Dealing with local fabric agents & suppliers to maintain fabric prices & garment margins*Presenting seasonal ranges & key looks interstate to all store staff*Conducting seasonal kickoff presentations for head office staff through power point presentations*Numerous development trips to Hong Kong & Shanghai to ensure quality of production & styles are maintained*Assisting in the organisation and planning of bi-annual fashion parades

*Design & Development of men's Cut/Sew, Knitwear & Tailoring categories*Extensive onsite training at a Melbourne knitwear factory *Assisted in the design, development & presentation of the 2008 Olympic games opening ceremony & official outfits*Preparation of all story/design boards using Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop*Presenting weekly menswear in store delivery & best/worst sellers at weekly national conference call*Establishing & maintaining styles on AP21 & CP2 systems*Handling product & style requirements during style development for all lab dips, handlooms, strike offs, trims & CAD's*Preparing all information & samples for designers signoff*Conducting all follow-up of product design process including, preparation of tech packs*Ongoing collaboration with merchandisers & acting on S.W.O.T. report outcomes