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I am a confident, proactive professional with extensive experience in commercial fashion, specializing in ladieswear design, merchandising and buying. I am proficient in Adobe Suite and graphic creation, with a strong commercial awareness and hands-on experience sourcing and developing product with factories in the Far East. I enjoy collaborating across teams to drive collections from concept to final product, and I thrive in fast-paced environments.
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Language
English
Fluent
Urdu
Intermediate
Hindi
Intermediate
Work Experience
E-Commerce Visual Merchandiser at Boohoo.com
August 1, 2010 - February 1, 2011Merchandised all categories to align with trends and boost sales. Uploaded new products to the website (Magento). Liaised with merchandising & buying to develop competitive products. Managed online look and feel, including product presentation and navigation improvements.
Designer & Operations Manager at Star Shoes Ltd
October 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013Researched trends for product development; designed footwear collections; managed operations. Built relationships with clients and suppliers to streamline production and delivery.
Head Buyer / Designer at Missi Ltd T/A Missi Clothing Wholesale
October 1, 2011 - December 1, 2013Forecasted trends and created mood boards; designed across jersey, knitwear, woven, loungewear and sportwear. Created tech packs and collaborated with Merchandising & Buying to develop competitive products. Traveled to the Far East for sourcing and factory development; built strong client and supplier relationships.
Head Ladieswear Designer at Missi London Design Studios Ltd
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2018Led design team and set seasonal directional vision; oversaw product development from concept to final product. Coordinated with sales and merchandising to maintain brand identity and market relevance; managed budgets, sample timelines, and factory visits; produced tech packs and graphics.
Education
BA (Hons) Clothing Design & Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009Higher National Diploma Fashion Design & Technology at Cardonald College
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2006Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods
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