Hannah Lipinski-Kay

- Led the creative direction and development of womenswear prints, embroideries, and embellishments from initial research and concept through to production approval, working closely with the Head of Womenswear and COO to align seasonal themes and colour palettes. - Managed the Graphics category end-to-end, overseeing research and design through to product development and ensuring cohesion with womenswear print. - Oversaw the Soft Wovens category ensuring range balance and cohesion across product teams including Design, Buying, Product Development, and Pattern Room. - Designed and developed garments from original concept and sketch to final product, including supplier liaison, and fit sessions with garment technicians. - Line managed a team of four (three direct reports and one indirect), including a Senior Soft Wovens Designer, Junior Graphics Designer, and Assistant Designer. Supported their development and day-to-day workload. - Engineered prints for production and created lay plans for placement prints. - Responsible for approvals including strike-offs and development hangers. - Managed supplier relationships across an established international base spanning India, China, Portugal, Hong Kong, and South Korea; participated in a sourcing trip to India with the Head of Production to evaluate new supplier partners. - Delivered a range of special projects alongside the seasonal calendar, with examples including: staff uniforms for Camp Kerala at Glastonbury Festival, branded merchandise for a Cali Water event collaboration, capsule collections for Nordstrom Anniversary and Zalando. -Collaborated with the ESG team to integrate more sustainable and ethical sourcing techniques at the development stage. -Managed team of six for creation of seasonal digital lookbooks for wholesale market use.

Managed end-to-end print and embellishment design across categories; led Graphics category and ensured cohesive seasonal ranges; collaborated with Buying, Product Development and Pattern Room; supported supplier liaison and fit sessions; produced seasonal calendars and lookbooks.

Designed prints and embroidery for women’s wear; worked with Senior Print Designer and Creative Director; contributed to woven textiles and graphics; supported multi-category ranges and production readiness.