Custom & Private label business growth (Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Target, Home Depot, Lowes, Off Price Channels, etc). Worked closely with various market leads to leverage placements globally.

• creation and execution of detailed tech packs to send to overseas factories which include material information, trim details, sketches, and detailed spec information• working with the Design Director to understand the objectives of the season and source and develop the necessary materials and tools to meet the objectives• working in collaboration with the Technical team to ensure products meet established fit and measurement standards• reviewing and recommending changes to processes and techniques to ensure that product quality and productivity are maintained• analyzing and troubleshooting product issues in a timely fashion• ability to create print ready artwork using Illustrator and Photoshop• communicating with overseas factories on a regular basis to ensure critical milestone dates are met and deliveries stay on calendar• ability to recognize and accurately forecast fashion trends and interpret them into commercial designs• able to work under tight timelines and group environment• a willingness to initiate change as the company grows in order to streamline processes, improve efficiency and facilitate the growth of the company

• created seasonal trim developments/packages for Canadian Olympic Committee, Canadian Paralympic Committee, and Golf Canada• initiated and managed all apparel tech packs for our retail programs (Bay Days, Canada Day, Holiday, KVI, Rio Replica, Red Mitten take-downs, etc), manufactured overseas, as well as our athlete offerings for the 2016 Rio games, produced domestically.• worked closely with our partners to ensure all agreements and brand guidelines were being honored (special attention was given to our Rio opening ceremony collaboration with Dsquared)• effectively communicated all style/design comments back to our factories from 1st fit to pre-production samples ensuring all banner-wide parameters were met.

• established seasonal colour stories using fashion forecasting services (WGSN, Scout, Peclers)• created colour & fabric boards for commodity based presentations to senior management• provided all seasonal CAD development for textile designs• created tech packs for our global sourcing teams• received and commented on protos relaying information back to our Li & Fung partners• provided regular correspondence with the mills & factories to ensure lab dips, handlooms, and any seasonal fabric developments stayed aligned to our calendar deadlines• worked with our fabric testing team to ensure all textile standards were met • developed labels & heat seals with SML for all product categories• created line boards and costing summaries for both HBC and Lord & Taylor’s buying teams• one of ten members selected for the ‘Millenial Task Force’ – a group formed by the president of Menswear to provide the company with fresh and innovative ideas in all major pillars of the company: in-store experience, marketing, product, leadership, and digital.

• sourced and custom created cost effective fabrics • designed, sewed, and produced sample commercial garments• organized and oversaw mass production ensuring timelines and quality standards were met• coordinated with model agencies and photographers for seasonal lookbook material• created and operated an online e-commerce platform to encourage a larger sales outreach • coordinated store deliveries and stock replenishments with Toronto buyers• contacted and secured important press opportunities for brand exposure and growth• attended industry shows including Coterie and Capsule in New York City

• provided new and original designs for seasonal product graphics: hockey sticks, protective equipment, ice skates, gloves, as well as other hockey accessories.• created new and innovative packaging graphics• coordinated package printing and mass production with Chinese manufacturers • created promotional material distributed to sales team and customers at industry shows• provided layouts and booth graphics for industry tradeshows

• worked closely with design team: responsible for designing and producing woven labels, hang tags, signage at fashion show, business cards, press releases and line sheets.• interacted with customers via Facebook and Twitter.• worked closely with the production team for a campaign with Danier Leather • edited and presented the creative imagery for the Danier Leather campaign

• planned and organized warehouse setup and operations• received and packaged customer orders for deliveries