Product Development
To date Sue has produced 203 fabric collections, 25 wallpaper / vinyl collections, and 13 trimmings collections. Sue can manage all aspects from creative concepts through to 'present to market' collections including:-
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Overseeing all product areas of weave, embroidery, print and wallpaper collections.
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Design direction. Design development. Mentoring designers.
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Strategic planning of collection launches to maximise sales potential.
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Direct liaison with leading industry manufacturers and design studios.
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Sourcing, product development, pricing, quality control.
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Constant supplier liaison and on-site manufacturing development.
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Selection of final product; arranging pagination and layouts of pattern books for maximum impact.
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Creating Presentation Sets for new collection launches.
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Presenting collections to International Distributors & Sales Teams.
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Global market knowledge, sales and market analysis.
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Assisting with preparation of Sales & Marketing Briefs.
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Constant trend awareness of design and colour.