PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENTREPRENEUR, DESIGNER
LFTLT – LIVE FOR THE LITTLE THINGS
SHANGHAI - CHINA
Mar 2015 – Feb 2020
Sourcing, Product Development, Production Management:
*Sourcing sustainable materials including leftover textiles, organic clay, etc.
*Establish new relationships with workshops for handmade only production.
*Controlled and followed production of Jewellery and Home Décor products, based on quality, execution, and timing.
*Expert in sourcing Home Décor goods and Jewellery in China and Indonesia – a network of over 20 contacts.
Design:
*Developing the Brand: Logo, Branding, Packaging, Website look, Shopify store, etc.
*Design and Concept of the collection
(2 seasons per year with 30 styles per season) including collection outline for sustainable, handmade Jewellery and Home Décor products.
*Innovation and sustainability:
re-inventing unwanted materials into pieces of art.
*Styling and managing Showroom during Market week High Point NC (Trade show -USA).
*Event concepts and organisation
Administrative Process:
*Responsible for setting up office in Shanghai, delegating a small local team.
*Being directly involved with the HR process and training of personnel.
*Annual Budget and budget management
*Communication with the sales department in the US, analysing results with team members, to drive sales.
*All angles of Business administration and management of a small business.
DESIGN MANAGER
STUDIO STARE
SHANGHAI - CHINA
Oct 2018 – Feb 2020
*Developing ideas aligned with client’s strategy and needs.
*Art & Illustration.
*Vector graphics, digital illustrations, and concept art.
*Logos, layouts, and other design elements.
*Styling of Product and Lifestyle shootings.
DESIGNER, PRODUCTION MANAGER
NTS LTD.
SHANGHAI - CHINA
Aug 2010 – Sep 2018
Sourcing, Product Development, Production Management:
*Sourcing textiles and trims based on Trend analysis.
*Product development and organisation of sampling.
*Controlled and followed production of Women RTW items, based on quality, execution, and timing.
*Establish new relationships with clients and also vendors.
*Supervision of production process of orders, with over 300 styles per season.
*Source new competitive manufacturing and textile supplier within Chinese territory which meet all EU regulations and laws.
*Expert in sourcing garment, textile and trim supplier in China – network of over 35 contacts.
*Bridging communication channels between clients and supply chain.
*Responsible for all of the prototype fitting techniques, spec sheet adjustments
(Applied technical knowledge of garment construction and production process).
*Oversea Quality control.
*Communication with the sales department in EU, analysing results with team members, to drive sales.
*Ensure standards as defined by clients are followed and enforced: monitor progress and provide feedback towards goal completion.
*Collaborate and comprehensively communicated with clients to achieve goal completion each season including order placement and profitable margins.
*Support of client’s buying team during annual visits to Shanghai and trade shows.
Design:
*Trend research including creation of
mood boards and color themes according to client’s style and handwriting.
*Design and Concept including collection outline based on season and research results
*Fashion (Women – RTW) – mainly Outerwear, but also Blouse and Shirts, Dresses, Skirts, Casual Pants.
*Print Design.
*Leading a team of 5.
Clients including Miss Sixty, Marc Aurel, Apanage, Adler, Vanilia, M&S, Beaumont, and others
ENTREPRENEUR, DESIGNER
FRAU ANA
SHANGHAI - CHINA
Jan 2010 – May 2015
Sourcing, Product Development, Production Management:
*Sourcing textiles and trims – overcoming challenges with small production quantities.
*Product development and organisation of sampling.
*Controlled and followed production of all items (including accessories).
Design:
*Trend research including creation of mood boards and color themes.
*Design and Concept including collection outline based on season and research results
(2 seasons per year – 30 styles per season including Accessories).
*Mainly Fashion (Women – RTW) –Blouse and T-Shirts, Dresses, Skirts, Casual Pants.
*In small parts Menswear.
*Fashion Shows and Shootings: Concept, Styling, Management.
*Bridging taste and style of two worlds with Chinese as well as European customers.
Administrative Process:
*Business administration including all aspects of overseeing all steps and supervising sampling, production, sales, and marketing: anticipate, recognise, and solve potential problems.
*Annual Budget and budget management
*Conduct all pricing and price negotiations to ensure cost-effective production.
*Provide leading guidance and support to a small team and coordination communication between different departments, including coaching interns.
DESIGNER
NIENHAUS & LOTZ GMBH / KAPALUA
SHANGHAI - CHINA
Jan 2007 – Jul 2010
Sourcing, Product Development, Production Management:
*Sourcing based on Trend analysis.
*Product development and organisation of sampling.
*Supervision of sampling process, with over 250 styles per season.
*Managed communication channels between HQ and supply chain.
*Assisting with all of the fitting techniques, spec sheet adjustments, workflows.
*Provide leading guidance and support to team and coordination of internal communication between different departments.
*Ensure standards as defined by HQ are followed and enforced: monitor progress and provide feedback towards goal completion.
*Support of management team during annual visits to Shanghai.
*Proactively participated in the setup and shaping of design and product development department, growing the team as its first member to 5 with limited fluctuation.
Design:
*Design (Women – RTW) – Outerwear, Blouse and Shirts, Dresses, Skirts, Casual Pants, Knit – 50 styles per season.