Roger Grinstead Email & Phone Number

Senior apparel designer with specialist experience in menswear, casual and functional apparel, trend research and analysis with solid experience in product development and technical problem solving.Comprehensive expertise in client strategy and presenting commercial product ranges to multi-channel markets.DESIGN: Create multi-category product ranges and original design concepts from proto to product approval, leveraging high level technical skill throughout the development process. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: Working with factories and sourcing partners to develop apparel products to an option plan within budget and agreed timeline. Manage product life cycle and product refresh.TREND RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: Utilise overseas travel and local resources to outline seasonal colour and trend direction, present to business and sales force. Regular attendance at Sydney, London and New York fashion week + Pitti Uomo and Premier Vision. TECHNICAL: Spec writing, garment fit development utilising pattern making experience and block creation skill. Solid garment construction and grading knowledge with insights into quality management. FABRIC: Textile development including yarn dye woven fabrics, raw material sourcing, performance finishes, print design, denim development, garment washing and fully fashioned knitwear. CLIENT STRATEGY AND PRESENTATION: Strong presentation skills with extensive client engagement experience, building client strategy and working with bid managers on tenders and new business. Relationship building and co-development with such clients as Qantas, KFC, Mercedes-Benz, Holden, Reece and Australia Post.MARKETING: Working with brand managers and creative agencies to bring products to market, uncover consumer insights, produce catalogues and national campaigns to multi channel marketsincluding direct, wholesale, B2B and retail networks. Experience with marketing new technologies,copywriting and graphic design for proprietary branded products.

Listed skills include Fashion Design, Apparel, Retail, Management, and 8 others.

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  Technical College

  Clothing Manufacturing