Experienced in delivering brand vision through aligning with organizational goals, corporate strategic planning, cross functional collaborations, monitoring and adaptations. Motivated and flexible individual with a passion for continuous learning and effective cross-cultural communication and a commitment to sustainability.
• Collaborate with the design team to translate creative concepts into feasible and commercially viable product plans. • Source and evaluate materials, ensuring alignment with design specifications, cost targets and sustainability objectives. • Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from initial concept through prototyping, sample approval and final production. • Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends, consumer preferences and competitive landscape. • Work closely with manufacturing partners to monitor production timelines, quality control and adherence to delivery schedules. • Analyze sales performance, customer feedback and market trends to inform future product development strategies. • Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create product messaging and support successful product launches. • Develop and implement a cohesive visual merchandising strategy aligned with brand aesthetics and seasonal themes. • Design and execute eye-catching window displays that effectively showcase key products and attract customer attention. • Collaborate with the marketing team to align promotional campaigns with in-store visual presentations. • Conduct regular store visits to assess and enhance visual displays, ensuring consistency and compliance with brand guidelines. • Store designs and developments, plannogram and make-overs.
• Conduct dynamic and informative lectures on various aspects of fashion design, including design theory, garment construction, textiles, and trend analysis. • Provide constructive feedback on student work. • Guiding them in the development of their design concepts and execution. • Stay current with industry trends and technology, integrating relevant updates • Inclusive learning environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking. • Assisting them in building portfolios and preparing for industry opportunities.
• Ensure that products are in the right store, in appropriate time with correct quantities • Ensure and plan stock levels as well as drop out plans. • Working with designers and merchandisers to plan product ranges. • Final approval of the tech pack – includes color, trims, fabrics, quantity, quality & cost. • Decide quantities, managing levels, distribution of stock and delivery time-scales. • Handling supply/production problems as they arise • Manage the visual merchandising budget, optimizing resources. • Conduct cost analysis and negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective plan • Plan and coordinate VM initiatives for seasonal campaigns/ promotions. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and store management, to align visual presentations with overall business objectives. • Ensure window displays/ mannequin styling are timely, impactful, and adhere to brand guidelines. • Conduct training sessions on VM stategies and product presentation • Store make-overs. Implement planograms and guidelines ensuring optimal visibility and accessibility. • Analyze sales data, customer feedback and timely store visits.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy aligned with brand identity, ensuring a impactful in-store customer experience. - Manage the visual merchandising budget, optimizing resources. - Conduct cost analysis and negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of display materials and props. - Plan and coordinate visual merchandising initiatives for seasonal campaigns, promotions, and special events. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and store management, to align visual presentations with overall business objectives. - Ensure window displays are timely, impactful, and adhere to brand guidelines. - Develop and implement mannequin styling guidelines, keeping abreast of fashion trends and incorporating them into displays. - Conduct training sessions on visual merchandising techniques, product presentation, and brand representation. - Store make-overs. Implement planograms and guidelines for product placement, ensuring optimal visibility and accessibility. - Analyze sales data, customer feedback and timely store visits.
- Ensure that products are in the right store, in appropriate time with correct quantities - Ensure and plan stock levels as well as drop out plans. - Working with designers and merchandisers to plan product ranges. - Final approval of the tech pack – includes color, trims, fabrics, quantity, quality & cost. - Decide quantities, managing levels, distribution of stock and delivery time-scales. - Handling supply/production problems as they arise - Manage the visual merchandising budget, optimizing resources. - Conduct cost analysis and negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective plan - Plan and coordinate VM initiatives for seasonal campaigns/ promotions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and store management, to align visual presentations with overall business objectives. - Ensure window displays/ mannequin styling are timely, impactful, and adhere to brand guidelines. - Conduct training sessions on VM stategies and product presentation - Store make-overs. Implement planograms and guidelines ensuring optimal visibility and accessibility. - Analyze sales data, customer feedback and timely store visits.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive visual merchandising strategy aligned with brand identity, ensuring a impactful in-store customer experience. - Manage the visual merchandising budget, optimizing resources. - Conduct cost analysis and negotiate with vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of display materials and props. - Plan and coordinate visual merchandising initiatives for seasonal campaigns, promotions, and special events. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and store management, to align visual presentations with overall business objectives. - Ensure window displays are timely, impactful, and adhere to brand guidelines. - Develop and implement mannequin styling guidelines, keeping abreast of fashion trends and incorporating them into displays. - Conduct training sessions on visual merchandising techniques, product presentation, and brand representation. - Store make-overs. Implement planograms and guidelines for product placement, ensuring optimal visibility and accessibility. - Analyze sales data, customer feedback and timely store visits.
• Executed sustainability initiatives in product development, introducing eco-friendly materials and processes. • Directed a cross-functional team in the development and launch of seasonal collection, resulting in a 33% increase in sales and a 9% improvement in product margins. • Implemented streamlined processes for concept ideation, prototyping, and final production, reducing time-to market by 9-11 weeks and enhancing overall efficiency. • Elevated the store's visual identity through strategic planning, execution and visual merchandising, contributing to a 37% increase in foot traffic and boost in sales within the first year.