Design Leader. Creative Director. Visionary

A passionate design leader with a strong vision able to drive a unified approach to execute complete collections from concept to completion. A true innovator, bringing years of experience in multiple product categories and market segments of women's apparel.  A visionary, able to identify and drive trends with an elevated taste level and excellent print and color aesthetic who is committed to delivering a brand experience to delight its customers. A creative yet strategic thinker able to retain a big picture view, recognized for digging into a brand’s DNA and positioning it for growth by creating new business opportunities as well as launch new extensions.  Dedicated to elevating aesthetic combined with a strong eye for fit, detail, and quality balanced with merchandising and business acumen. A career that’s has shown professional strength in wholesale, vertical and dcomm retail, excelling at a full range of apparel including a strong eye for plus sizes. A dynamic and proactive leader, building relationships internally and externally. Accomplished at team building, mentoring, and retaining engaged teams along with a collaborative approach and strong cross functional skills. An inspiring communicator able to create compelling presentations and explain strategies to a broad range of team members.


Skills

•    Global experience in product development
•    Strong understanding of sourcing and costing
•    20 plus years of consistent overseas travel
•    Trend spotting and strong comp and inspirational international shopping
•    Knowledge and experience in women’s, knits, and sweaters
•    Excellent technical skills, high level understanding of garment construction and fit
•    Plus size innovator
•    Fabric and yarn development experience in Europe and Asia
•    Process and Technology driven
•    Talent mentor and coach
•    Results driven; drives superior performance
•    Strategic thinker; analyzes, understands, and anticipates market and industry trends
•    Strong communicator with the ability to influence