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Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Key projects and responsibilities:Implementation of the automatic cutting system within the bespoke business with a focus on process and efficiencies. Teaming traditional craft and cutting techniques with new technology to enhance product specifications & finishing details.Working with luxury retail teams and software developers to design and build an online ordering system with the aim to improve information accuracy and synchronise workflow between departments more… Show more Key projects and responsibilities:Implementation of the automatic cutting system within the bespoke business with a focus on process and efficiencies. Teaming traditional craft and cutting techniques with new technology to enhance product specifications & finishing details.Working with luxury retail teams and software developers to design and build an online ordering system with the aim to improve information accuracy and synchronise workflow between departments more effectively.Development of training tools to inform, document and direct new working processes.Reporting into the Director, managing three direct reports and the day to day running of the pattern room alongside department managers & skilled operatives. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managing a department within in the personal tailoring division from head office in London.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED:Leading a team of 8 x Specialists across 8 countries (London, NY, Paris, Kuwait, Jordan, Dubai, Quatar)• Preparation and presentation of figures relating to the department’s performance for monthly business review with the company CEO• Developed a strategic plan in line with budget requirements, ROI, and market opportunities • Rebranding the tailoring business… Show more Managing a department within in the personal tailoring division from head office in London.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED:Leading a team of 8 x Specialists across 8 countries (London, NY, Paris, Kuwait, Jordan, Dubai, Quatar)• Preparation and presentation of figures relating to the department’s performance for monthly business review with the company CEO• Developed a strategic plan in line with budget requirements, ROI, and market opportunities • Rebranding the tailoring business to become aligned with brand creative direction and aspirations • Briefing seasonal sales tools and brochures for MTM department into the marketing teams• Twice yearly seasonal launch & development of an Instruction Manual for global distribution• Written development and implementation of technical training tools in tailoring methods for global deployment to ensure brand consistency and continual learning to strengthen teams• Successfully negotiating MTM prices with wholesale clients based across MEITAR region • Extensive overseas travel to conduct Made to Measure & Bespoke consultations across multiple regions: Europe, Middle East, Japan & North America• Assessment of the Specialist Teams individual technical knowledge in bi-annual performance-based reviewsKEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Implementation of FIT, a two-year project which involved working with suppliers on developing a digital ordering platform, trialling internally before successfully launching with retail operationsSole planning and organisation of a quarterly Geneva trunk show at the HQ of Richemont SA demanding critical path planning & directing multiple departments involvement. This grew to become a commercial success & became a valuable injection to increased turnover at the flagshipDuring my tenure handling events I was key to building strong relationships with high-net-worth customers and maintaining their loyalty. Based on this success, I devised a sales ceremony document for all boutiques deployed globally Show less

London, United Kingdom

Employed as the principal pattern maker and designer for the woven shirt division for the U.K menswear brand, based between London and Somerset.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED: • Liaison between London design studio and Somerset manufacturer to ensure stronger communication and bringing new solutions to a more efficient workflow and development • Initialised the digitisation of bespoke patterns to catalogue amendments using CAD technology to streamline their bespoke department and… Show more Employed as the principal pattern maker and designer for the woven shirt division for the U.K menswear brand, based between London and Somerset.RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDED: • Liaison between London design studio and Somerset manufacturer to ensure stronger communication and bringing new solutions to a more efficient workflow and development • Initialised the digitisation of bespoke patterns to catalogue amendments using CAD technology to streamline their bespoke department and organise the existing system• Design and pattern development of Drake’s woven shirts, for both seasonal and carryover styles Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

This position requires a high aptitude for multitasking and maintaining extremely high standards. During my time at The Savoy, I developed skills in how to listen to instruction and problem solve in any situation whilst maintaining a calm, collected demeanour, planning and managing my time effectively in order to remain organised.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Designing woven shirt and outerwear styles • Management and development of tech packs to instruct product developers on all style information: product description / colours / materials / trims• Approve textile colour strike-offs, communicating comments to the in-house technician • Designer support and production of technical drawings for manufacturing, involvement with the inaugural launch of the highly successful and innovative commuter series program.• Researching the Levi’s… Show more • Designing woven shirt and outerwear styles • Management and development of tech packs to instruct product developers on all style information: product description / colours / materials / trims• Approve textile colour strike-offs, communicating comments to the in-house technician • Designer support and production of technical drawings for manufacturing, involvement with the inaugural launch of the highly successful and innovative commuter series program.• Researching the Levi’s archive for inspiration and storytelling • Presenting field research and concepts for new design direction based on design briefing to the brand VP during inspiration week• Evaluating finishes and washes for Levi’s 501 and 5-pocket denim styles Show less

Selected as one of five International designers to form the Talent Pool, an independent project to produce a collection for the brand HUGO. Working as the sole menswear designer in the team my responsibilities focused on creating future styles across a multitude of menswear products & shoes.