Vivienne A
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A highly skilled individual, with significant industry experience in the design and development of fashion products. Completed an MA in Fashion Futures at The London College of Fashion and specialises in the slow fashion ethos and working with suppliers with a transparent supply chain. Past responsibilities have included the development of product in the women’s market from luxury through to high street, in all product lines, including swimwear, beachwear, athleisure and womenswear, from concept through to final pre-production sealed samples. Key Skills • Strong design and verbal communication skills • Exceptional sourcing skills and able to source new fabrics, trims and processes for all genres, particularly in the ethical and sustainable arena • Knowledgeable about sustainable practises and design systems • Skilled in print selection and custom development, especially for the swimwear market • Proficient in designing swimwear for the plus-size market • Experienced in developing commercially viable products for the UK and US markets • Adroit in communicating with manufacturers in Asia, Turkey and Morocco as well as developing spec packs • Budget management experience in developing products for various levels of the market • Ability to work autonomously and think outside the box with efficient problem solving skills • Capable of handling multiple tasks and working under pressure and to meet deadlines • Team player that works well with, product, marketing, sales, buying and production departments to ensure product to be of the best fit and highest standard possible
