Menswear apparel and accessories designer and brand co-ordinator for American brand, Playboy + Menswear apparel and accessories designer and brand co-ordinator for Italian Sportswear Brand, Sergio Tacchini + Menswear, ladieswear and boywear apparel and accessories designer and brand co-ordinator for Studio 88 Exclusive in-house label, Grey Wolf + Menswear apparel designer Studio 88 and Skipper Bar in-house label, Nikos + Former menswear and boyswear apparel designer and brand co-ordinator for Skipper Bar exclusive in-house label, London Republic + Former menswear co-ordinator for Studio 88 / Skipper Bar and Side Step Exclusive in-house denim labels, London Republic and Nautic Spirit + Design role involves trend research and analysis and trend board development with seasonal themes including key trends, key items, colours + Design lookbooks incorporate trend inspired designs presented to the in-house buying team for their seasonal selection + Development of comprehensive tech packs with technical drawings including all trims and graphic print design and developments as well as garment spec requirements + Co-ordination role entails liaising with buyers and planners on selected designs + Liaison with suppliers throughout the costings and development process. Suppliers include companies from China, Bangladesh, South Africa and surrounds + Liaison and communication with international brand representatives for both Sergio Tacchini and Playboy. This includes approval processes with the brands’ creative international teams as well as using Brand Comply as one of the brand approval programs + Garment fitting and QA from initial sample to final product + Quality checks at bulk production stages to make sure the design and fit of each garment was correctly followed through