For brands
CREATIVE VISION.PRODUCT LEADERSHIP.
I lead product development for fashion brands. My work covers collection strategy, materials and factory selection, sampling and production.
Tell me what you are developing and where you need support.
Discuss a projectServices
Product and Collection Strategy
Define the collection architecture, categories and product priorities around the commercial objective.
Creative and Product Direction
Set the product direction and guide design decisions through development.
New Category Development
Define the product requirements, materials and manufacturing support for a new category.
Fabric, Yarn and Material Sourcing
Find materials suited to the design, performance requirements and target cost.
Factory Selection and Onboarding
Assess manufacturing partners and establish the brief, standards and development process.
Sampling, Costing and Production
Review samples, resolve development issues and coordinate costs and production approvals.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Strategy
Plan manufacturing partners, capacity and production timelines around the collection.
Specialist Project Teams
Bring in the design, technical and commercial specialists required for the assignment.
How I work
Define the brief
Agree on the product requirements and business objective.
Select the team
Bring in the designers and technical specialists the work requires.
Set the product direction
Plan the collection, references and materials for the intended market.
Develop with the manufacturer
Review swatches, prototypes and fittings. Coordinate revisions and approvals.
Prepare the presentation
Edit the collection and prepare product information for showrooms, trade shows and buyers.
Develop the business
Work on market expansion and introductions through the sales network.
Project scoping
Every project is scoped individually according to the brief, complexity, timeline and specialist team required. Following an initial conversation, I provide a clear scope, deliverables, timeline and fee proposal.