I have over 23 years post graduate experience delivering products from pre-brief to production whilst working as a designer / manager at all levels in consultancy, manufacturing and retail. I have a passion for product development and thrive under the pressure of delivering quality results against tight time and cost constraints. Whilst trained as an Industrial Designer I have developed skills as a designer and manager across multiple disciplines including product, engineering, graphic and fashion design. As well as managing the delivery of stylish and well engineered products I have a proven track record in innovation as demonstrated by the numerous design awards achieved.Specialties: - Innovation and product design: delivery and management (trends, styling, engineering, manufacturing, technology, compliance etc)- Brand development- Management and delivery of New Product Development (full cycle)- Team management and development (UK and Far East)- Budget management- Project management- Commerciality in NPD and retail- Creative problem solving- Consumer insight (inc. ethnography)- Global product compliance- Manufacturing process knowledge- Visual Brand Language- IPR (clearance and protection)- Product compliance- User trial management- Factory / supplier sourcing- cost negotiation