An innovative fashion designer proficient in sketching designs, creating Tech packs, overseeing production processes, creating artwork on clothing items, with proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brands managers, stores and manufacturers to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. A great team player, exceptionally detail-oriented, excellent in time management, a great researcher and trend forecaster familiar with clothing, design and production. As a whole, I enjoy simple living and premium thinking. EXPERIENCE FREELANCE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER, -_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) Fubu, Adidas, Reebok, Hi-tech Communicated with Creative directors and Heads at AND1, HITECH and FUBU, to create sketches, colourways and material selections for production consideration. Came up with impact absorption and feet support system technology Designed and developed running, cross training and on and off court basketball shoes and slides. FASHION DESIGNER\CREATIVE DIRECTOR -(2003-2010) Sojo clothing brand. Designed and constructed clothing for clientele. Developed creative advertising campaigns for sales promotions, fashion shows and brand presence. Hired, trained and managed staff Researched and kept up to date with emerging fashion trends and general trends relating to fabrics colours and shapes. Worked closely with boutique owners, and marketers regularly to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points. FASHION ILLUSTRATOR -(2013-present) Mudi, Gt bank, Wardrobe ltd, Ruff n Tumble, Rhoda Michaels, etc Work with designers in creating strong visual presentations for buyers and clients Researching trends, and forecasting styles, to create market appropriate designs. Create both hand and computer aided garment flats according to client’s requirements and arranged presentation. Direct and assemble design presentations through various stages of design development. Tutor fashion illustration. PRODUCT DEVELOPER -(2021-present) Ruff n Tumble, Freelance Collaborate with internal and external designers and give them recommendations on design modification, manufacturing techniques, construction, and materials to reduce price and/or improve manufacturability while maintaining design and quality. Create tech packs to hand over to the design team. Attend presentations and meetings working alongside the design team, to offer insightful feedback and ideas or solutions to ensure the development runs smoothly with a clear vision. Engage in material development and sourcing. Communicate with different factories globally to source the best materials needed for product. Work with manufacturers by monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules, negotiating prices, and analyzing product costs. KEY SKILLS Adobe illustrator Procreate Excel Medibang Hand drawing Tech pack Fashion design…An innovative fashion designer proficient in sketching designs, creating Tech packs, overseeing production processes, creating artwork on clothing items, with proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brands managers, stores and manufacturers to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. A great team player, exceptionally detail-oriented, excellent in time management, a great researcher and trend forecaster familiar with clothing, design and production. As a whole, I enjoy simple living and premium thinking. EXPERIENCE FREELANCE FOOTWEAR DESIGNER, -_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_) Fubu, Adidas, Reebok, Hi-tech Communicated with Creative directors and Heads at AND1, HITECH and FUBU, to create sketches, colourways and material selections for production consideration. Came up with impact absorption and feet support system technology Designed and developed running, cross training and on and off court basketball shoes and slides. FASHION DESIGNER\CREATIVE DIRECTOR -(2003-2010) Sojo clothing brand. Designed and constructed clothing for clientele. Developed creative advertising campaigns for sales promotions, fashion shows and brand presence. Hired, trained and managed staff Researched and kept up to date with emerging fashion trends and general trends relating to fabrics colours and shapes. Worked closely with boutique owners, and marketers regularly to ensure items suit the customer, market and price points. FASHION ILLUSTRATOR -(2013-present) Mudi, Gt bank, Wardrobe ltd, Ruff n Tumble, Rhoda Michaels, etc Work with designers in creating strong visual presentations for buyers and clients Researching trends, and forecasting styles, to create market appropriate designs. Create both hand and computer aided garment flats according to client’s requirements and arranged presentation. Direct and assemble design presentations through various stages of design development. Tutor fashion illustration. PRODUCT DEVELOPER -(2021-present) Ruff n Tumble, Freelance Collaborate with internal and external designers and give them recommendations on design modification, manufacturing techniques, construction, and materials to reduce price and/or improve manufacturability while maintaining design and quality. Create tech packs to hand over to the design team. Attend presentations and meetings working alongside the design team, to offer insightful feedback and ideas or solutions to ensure the development runs smoothly with a clear vision. Engage in material development and sourcing. Communicate with different factories globally to source the best materials needed for product. Work with manufacturers by monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules, negotiating prices, and analyzing product costs. KEY SKILLS Adobe illustrator Procreate Excel Medibang Hand drawing Tech pack Fashion designWWWW…