Fashion

Lifestyle

DESIGN DIRECTOR, HOME & ACCESSORIES

Top Management

+ Lead conceptual design and development strategy with supporting execution plan for the Home category
+ Oversee the entire design process for Home category
+ Partner with VP of Design to define and plan assortment for follow-on collection launches
+ Execute regular design reviews with CEO and executive team
+ Actively mentor other team members through coaching and professional development
+ Manage collection design efforts effectively and ensure Product Development deadlines are met
+ Evaluate product sales analysis reports to identify trends and adjust new Product Development assortment planning accordingly
+ Partner with cross-functional counterparts including Merchandising and Marketing to successfully facilitate the launch of new categories
+ Drive market intelligence research on competitive lines; research, analyze and monitor home furnishing and fashion trends that influence
design (color, materials, themes etc.)
+ Travel to domestic and overseas tradeshows and vendors/factories to fine-tune new product development and identify new sources

- San Francisco, CA, April 2013 - October 2016
+ Execute entire design process for a given season within the Decorative & Functional Accessories categories and ensure product design
technical packages are complete, accurate and handed off to agents and vendors.
+ Research and develop seasonal themes, concepts, color direction, materials, fabrications and styling trends
+ Present opportunities for new product and brand development based on research and competitive market analysis
+ Create development line plans, assortment of strategies, price points and overall creative direction for decorative and functional
accessories for Pottery Barn Bed & Bath and candle light, candles and home scent for Pottery Barn Main.
+ Deliver cohesive product presentations that "sell" concepts to merchants
+ Present seasonal product information to cross-functional business partners
+ Maintain brand Point of View and Point of Difference through collaboration with design peers, merchants and vendors
+ Lead and manage weekly product development meetings and maintain communication between agents, merchants and sourcing
+ Develop and manage seasonal calendars and meet all deadlines
+ Manage, coach, develop employees and make hiring recommendations
+ Determine workload for staff; recommend effective processes and procedures to improve workflow and results

SENIOR DESIGNER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, DECORATIVE + FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Plan and manage internal projects including sourcing of materials and managing contractors.
Projects include the co-management of the build-out of a 60,000 square foot retail/industrial space in San Francisco's Mission District, home to Heath's San Francisco factory and showroom.

PROJECT MANAGER

PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PRODUCT DESIGN + CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT (CONSULTANT)

+ Translate current trends and develop new ideas and concepts for the roost product line of decorative accessories and home furnishings
+ Develop concepts and ideas into marketable products for the roost seasonal catalog
+ Produce product specifications and communicate them to overseas agents and manufacturers
+ Manage the development of new product from concept to production with local and overseas counterparts
+ Evaluate and approve production samples
+ Troubleshoot production and manufacturing challenges
+ Design and create assembly and care instructions for products
+ Develop in-store fixtures for key accounts

PRODUCT DESIGNER

DESIGN COORDINATOR

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Amanda Fair: DESIGN DIRECTOR, HOME & ACCESSORIES in Austin , TX

Amanda Fair

San Francisco State University