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New Zealand

• Solely manage the design and product life cycle of 15-25 products per season. From concept to production. Specialising in technical outerwear, footwear, wetsuits, luggage and range design.• Strong R&D focus on material and trim development. Maintaining professional R&D programme with sponsored athletes for innovative feedback on all developments.• Heavy trend and colour research on outdoor, sportswear, fashion markets. Creating detailed analysis’s against competitor’s, presenting new… Show more • Solely manage the design and product life cycle of 15-25 products per season. From concept to production. Specialising in technical outerwear, footwear, wetsuits, luggage and range design.• Strong R&D focus on material and trim development. Maintaining professional R&D programme with sponsored athletes for innovative feedback on all developments.• Heavy trend and colour research on outdoor, sportswear, fashion markets. Creating detailed analysis’s against competitor’s, presenting new product categories and innovations that align with Zhik.• Follow production timelines with strict attention to target costs, saving where required and adapting to changes in a deadline driven environment.• Owning fit and pattern development through to bulk. Leading fit sessions and model management. Identifying pattern errors and solutions. Create and manage size spec’s/grading of all products (woven, knit, wetsuits, compression, footwear)• Leading range design, branding and colour theory to create a strong, cohesive brand identity across all product categories.• Consistently exploring new suppliers and nurturing existing factory relationships to accelerate sample lead-times and deliver quality product’s within budget. Show less

Bachelor'S Degree

Certificate

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