Kirsten is well versed in creating and managing collections and ranges from conception, through to completion.

 

Skills:

• Market & trend research and analysis

• Creating concept, design and mood boards

• Design & range boarding
• Colour workshopping using Pantone
• Technical drawing and CAD creation
• Design and range presentations (PowerPoint)
• Technical drawing (Adobe Illustrator)
• Print creation (Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and ProCreate & including all-over prints, placement prints, photographic prints etc.)
• Trim and fabric selection and approvals

• Delegate tasks to junior designers, graphic designers, and product developers

• Graded garment spec sheet creation
• International factory and supplier communication
• Sample fittings and approvals (Including QA/FIT samples, PPS and BPS samples)
• Price negotiation
• Maintaining a critical path

• Quality control of samples & bulk
• Attending and considering sales reviews for future product
• Assisting on shoots with styling and creative direction

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Software:

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

• MacOS & Windows

• Microsoft Office

• Pantone Systems

• ProCreate

• WGSN