I am Jenny , an accessory handbag & footwear designer , product developer based between Amsterdam and Berlin. I have been a resident of the fashion world for +15 years and counting. I’ve created , critiqued, consulted, forecasted and directed for global brands.Dabble in interior design, and upcycling of Scandinavian midcentury furniture for fun. Currently Consulting ,Designing Researching, Sourcing and collection planning on a freelance basis for brands medium mid level deisgn brands and and global brands. Open for work , hoping for a new exciting inspiring challenge !
Trend Analysis, Material research , Design and product development. Project basis and seasonal. Working across Asian and European sample makers and factories. Mentoring and guiding junior designer.
Oversee the day to day business of the handbag & Accessories . R&D , Product development, sourcing and Design . Create seasonal concepts for bags , daily communication with supplier in the far east .
Oversee the day to day business of the handbag & Accessories . R&D , Product development, sourcing and Design . Create seasonal concepts for bags , daily communication with supplier in the far east .
• Responsible for 3 designers + 1 Intern, meeting deadlines and design under the brands DNA for the Women's line, manage the collection under direction of Creative Head in NYC. Oversee Handbags, Slg's and Belt category. • Manage the team's budget for the year • Design in drawings and mock-ups including hardware and fabrics/leathers. • Research and sourcing of supplies leather and materials, vintage shopping, • Compile technical files, travel to factories • Creating documents illustrating the collection for the sales team. Presenting the line each season to the sale's team.
• Design in drawings and mock-ups including hardware and fabrics • Responsible for developing the new collection of bags and leather-goods for the Women's line • Research and sourcing of supplies leather and materials, vintage shopping, EXPERIENCE • Compile technical files, travel to factories for modification's and sample review. • Creating Line sheets illustrating the collection for the sales team.
• Inescope 3D design, Research and comp. shopping, develop new seasonal shapes and apply trend research • Liaising with suppliers and factories in Asia and Spain • Attend fittings and apply modifications • Present the seasonal collections for Buyers product managers and the Directors. Guest Lecturer
• Creative workshop, lead 15 student's through course projects, industry competition • 1:1 tutorials. Workshops included Research & Design Technical adviser, Presentation and critique in the field of Accessories & Handbags.
• Design Hats, Glove s, Scarves and Umbrellas. Re constructing prints, Sign-off samples and apply changes with production offices. Attend sales meetings follow up on best sellers, liaising with in-house buyer's merchandisers and product developers in India China and Italy. Trend sourcing and application, deliver key items for the product group.
• Design & development, compile worksheets • supplier communication • Follow process 1 st proto to SMS,
• Manage the day-to-day Handbag & Accessory business, Research & Development , Sourcing • Supplier communication, source new factories • Design , Research & Development , follow through from 1 st proto to SMS •