- Manages Design team to curate and develop product concepts across retail and promotional divisions for both companies owned and client brands.- Collaborates cross-functionally with Sales and Marketing Teams to consult clients in understanding unique brand stories and offer solutions in brand elevation and relevant product through design and rebranding.- Implements systems to integrate overseas and NY offices to facilitate clearer communication & efficiency.- Maintains multiple priority projects and development calendars to meet deadlines as outlined.- Identifies trend, color, silhouette, material, and key market shifts within accessories, beauty, and lifestyle categories to ensure product is relevant, and emotional and drives sales.

- Provided creative direction and led product design and development for Wholesale, Retail, and OP products.- Ensured alignment of materials, details, and construction to create product that met business needs while maintaining healthy margins and overall value proposition.- Implemented systems and procedures to facilitate an efficient flow of the design process to landed product.- Collaborated with Shoe and Apparel teams to create cohesive collections for the overall appearance and integrity of the Karl Lagerfeld Brand.- Managed and cultivated assistant designers’ technical, creative, and professional skills.

Mark & Graham, Martha Stewart, GILI (QVC) and External Brands (Project Based) Consulting- Designed and managed handbags as well as SLG design and merchandising for GILI (QVC leather handbag collection), Martha Stewart (leather handbags and accessories), and Mark & Graham (leather goods consulting).- Collaborated and Consult with external brands on leather goods design projects through to production.- Managed and collaborated with in-house QVC, Martha Stewart, and Mark & Graham buying teams and talent to ensure aesthetically appropriate on-time and on-budget delivery of quarterly product.- Facilitated in-house and monthly client-based meetings for review/order of new product development and sales productivity.- Delivered quarterly color and trend direction for GILI as well as collaborated on trend direction with Martha Stewart, Mark & Graham brands.- Procured all leathers and trims from tanneries and suppliers to facilitate seasonal development.- Daily communication with factories to facilitate prototypes, materials, and timelines.- Produced clear and precise technical specs for all new development.- Managed junior designer.- Regularly visited stores/websites for product and customer research.

Collaborated on design samples and ideas for the SS2011 line. Assisted in construction of samples for SS2010 and AW2010.