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I am an accomplished people manager and supportive leader, experienced in developing and leading high performing teams and individuals. I have a strong ability to delegate and motivate a team, I quickly grasp new ideas and concepts, and I develop innovative and creative solutions to challenges. I have a high level of experience in brand building and a deep understanding of brand identity, style, and product. I am able to work well on my own initiative, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and deliver results that align with strategic goals.…I am an accomplished people manager and supportive leader, experienced in developing and leading high performing teams and individuals. I have a strong ability to delegate and motivate a team, I quickly grasp new ideas and concepts, and I develop innovative and creative solutions to challenges. I have a high level of experience in brand building and a deep understanding of brand identity, style, and product. I am able to work well on my own initiative, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and deliver results that align with strategic goals.

Martyn Cavanagh

PRO

Designer, Brand Designer, Creative Director, +2

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I am an accomplished people manager and supportive leader, experienced in developing and leading high performing teams and individuals. I have a strong ability to delegate and motivate a team, I quickly grasp new ideas and concepts, and I develop innovative and creative solutions to challenges. I have a high level of experience in brand building and a deep understanding of brand identity, style, and product. I am able to work well on my own initiative, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and deliver results that align with strategic goals.…I am an accomplished people manager and supportive leader, experienced in developing and leading high performing teams and individuals. I have a strong ability to delegate and motivate a team, I quickly grasp new ideas and concepts, and I develop innovative and creative solutions to challenges. I have a high level of experience in brand building and a deep understanding of brand identity, style, and product. I am able to work well on my own initiative, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and deliver results that align with strategic goals.

Available to hire

London, United Kingdom

I am an accomplished people manager and supportive leader, experienced in developing and leading high performing teams and individuals. I have a strong ability to delegate and motivate a team, I quickly grasp new ideas and concepts, and I develop innovative and creative solutions to challenges.

I have a high level of experience in brand building and a deep understanding of brand identity, style, and product. I am able to work well on my own initiative, meet tight deadlines under pressure, and deliver results that align with strategic goals.

Skills

Fashion Design

Brand Identity

Product Design

Experience Level

Fashion Design

Expert

Brand Identity

Expert

Product Design

Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Menswear Apparel & Graphic Designer

September 1, 2021 - Present

Providing freelance design and consulting services for menswear and graphic design, including trend analysis, sampling, and client liaison. Collaborated with multiple brands to develop concepts, mood boards, and showpieces, and managed remote design teams to deliver collections under tight deadlines.

Menswear Design Manager at Moda Senza Rimorsi

January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021

Reported to Managing Director; managed a team of 8 designers on menswear and boyswear; designed and developed directional and commercial collections; presented to clients including Zara, Topman, River Island, Next, Burton, Jack & Jones and Sting; provided fashion trends; organized design/trend workshops with team and factory; reviewed projects; sourced yarns, fabrics, trims and techniques; ensured sampling and production. Achievements include increased business with Next, River Island & Topman; developed core sweat programme for River Island menswear.

Menswear & Boyswear Design & Office Manager at Moda Senza Rimorsi

November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017

Set up London office and recruited new staff and design team; developed marketing strategies to attract white label and wholesale customers; designed and developed branded labels for wholesale and direct online; created and managed showcase website for our brands; attended design & marketing meetings with customers; worked on costings and pricing; managed design & development team based in Bangladesh; overseen day-to-day office operations including expenses and year-end accounts; global travel for inspiration and meetings.

Menswear Design Manager at Beyond Creative / CMT

September 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016

Temporary contract role; created and built business and marketing strategies as a menswear fast fashion supplier for high street chains; managed a team of creative graphic & shape designers to create fast fashion ranges; sourced new factories and developed business across UK, Turkey, Pakistan & Madagascar; worked on costings for quick turnaround and high-volume product; created quick turnaround printed products using blanks from the UK to test market conditions. Achievements included a 70% year-on-year sales increase within 10 months and starting basic jersey programmes in Pakistan & Madagascar for core customers.

Head of Menswear Design at BHS

September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2015

Managed a team of 4 designers; designed and developed a range of Men’s Casualwear including jersey, graphics, woven shirts and bottoms; developed quarterly ranges based on trends and themes; presented range plans and strategies to align with customer needs and best-sellers; conducted global trend research and development trips; led theme presentations and range planning; ordered trims & fabrics and collaborated with suppliers; traveled to factories for sampling and development.

Menswear Design Manager at FX Import LTD

March 1, 2009 - September 1, 2014

Managed a design team to create fast fashion ranges for high street chains; sourced yarns, fabrics and techniques; conducted costings for quick turnaround and high-volume programmes; collaborated with factory partners across UK, Turkey, Pakistan & Madagascar; supported development of ranges for clients such as Topman, River Island, Urban Outfitters & New Look.

Menswear Jersey Designer at Ben Sherman

May 1, 2007 - March 1, 2009

Designed menswear jersey for styled tees, polos and sweatshirts; analyzed sales data and trends; contributed to photo shoots.

Junior Menswear Jersey Designer at River Island

March 1, 2004 - May 1, 2007

Menswear jersey apparel and graphic junior designer; interpreted jersey & apparel designs to fit current high street trends; developed trend boards and presented ideas to senior colleagues; liaised with factories to develop and produce ranges.