Heather Denis

Independent design consultancy specializing in premium accessory development for fashion and lifestyle brands. Lead end-to-end product development — from trend research and concept design to technical packages, vendor sourcing, and production sign-off. Develop brand-aligned accessory lines that drive higher AOV and margin for clients through premium material selection and precise technical execution. Create development workflows that reduce sampling risk, control costs, and accelerate speed-to-retail. Consult brands on strategic accessory expansion to elevate their full product ecosystem without compromising brand integrity.

Led design and development for women's handbags, accessories, home décor, and licensed headwear across multiple seasonal collections. Designed and developed 40+ SKUs seasonally across handbags, accessories, and home décor, ensuring competitive market costing without quality compromise. Led licensed headwear program for Hang Ten™, managing design integrity and brand standards end-to-end. Built and maintained technical packages for all categories; managed full spec-to-sample review cycle. Sourced globally across Asia-Pacific markets; planned and maximized overseas sourcing trips to optimize vendor relationships and lead times. Collaborated directly with sales to build competitive, market-appropriate lines that performed at retail.

Defined seasonal design direction and led all technical development for men's premium headwear across 4 annual collections. Established seasonal design direction including themes, colorways, graphics, and silhouettes for men's ball caps and beanies. Created and maintained detailed technical packages and specifications for all headwear styles and trims.