Sharon M
Product development and project management professional with hands-on experience leading a womenswear brand from concept through sampling, sourcing and production.
About
Product development and project management professional with hands-on experience leading a womenswear brand
from concept through sampling, sourcing and production. Skilled in supplier liaison, technical specifications, fit and
sample review, sourcing and budget and critical path management, with strong Excel skills, Procreate illustrator skills and a developing Adobe Illustrator/tech pack skillset.
- 2 years' experience
- Joined July 2026
Industry experience
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Professional Services
- Media & Entertainment
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Work experience· 4 roles
Represented Johnnie Walker within Selfridges, delivering premium client experiences and supporting brand campaigns, product launches and visual merchandising initiatives. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent brand presentation and deliver seasonal activations to deadlines. Built relationships with high-value clients, providing tailored recommendations aligned with brand standards.
Supported daily operations of a luxury concession, maintaining visual merchandising standards across ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories in line with global brand guidelines during a high-volume trading period. Developed strong understanding of garment quality, construction, fit and fabrication through close work with ready-to-wear collections. Supported seasonal product launches and merchandising updates, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
Led end-to-end product development for an independent womenswear brand, managing a budget and a collection of 100 SKUs from concept through sampling, production planning and launch against critical path and budgets. Served as primary point of contact with overseas manufacturing partners, completing 15+ sampling rounds to refine fit, construction and quality ahead of production sign-off. Designed and specified custom garment pieces, taking an hands-on role in fabrics selection, colourways and detailing while directing seamstress construction and finishing. Sourced and evaluated fabrics and trims (including croc-print PU, faux fur, mesh, lace, jersey and velour) for cost, quality and suitability across premium technically varied garments. Reviewed development samples and communicated fit/construction amendments to ensure design intent translated accurately into production. Managed production budgets, supplier lead times and launch deadlines across multiple workstreams simultaneously. Con
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