Egle Zepkinaite

OH Polly is a leading global fashion brand known for high-performance, trend-driven collections. I manage full product development for Oh Polly, Oh Polly Swim, and Bo+Tee, leading collections from concept to production. Key Achievements: • Led product development of 40+ collections and 355 SKUs across three global brands. • Increased adoption and sales by 15% through stronger fit accuracy and higher-quality development. • Managed 30+ staff across UK, China, and Asia, improving cross-country communication and workflow alignment. • Reduced development timelines by improving communication between buyers, designers, and suppliers. • Strengthened supplier performance through clearer guidelines, on-site visits, and quality control. • Cut sampling and development costs by 15% through new workflows and process optimization. • Implemented structured collection handovers, risk meetings, and communication systems across global teams. • Career progression: Senior Manager → Head of China → Global Head of Product Development (Asia).

Worked across three womenswear brands, leading design and product development for seasonal and annual collections targeted at EU, Middle East, and Asia retail markets. Key Achievements: • Designed 2 seasonal collections per year (50 designs each) for Vivid Flair and up to 20 collections annually for Femi9. • Produced 30+ CADs weekly for Femi9 and 10 weekly for Vivid Flair. • Led all fit sessions and ensured sample revisions were delivered within 3–14 days. • Sourced trims and fabrics with ~60% approval rates for production. • Coordinated 15–25 looks per photoshoot each month across multiple teams. • Improved design-to-supplier accuracy through better cross-team communication.

Supported students in design, sewing, research, and technical development for the Fashion program. Key Achievements: • Guided 120+ students annually through portfolio development and technical training. • Delivered workshops and cross-department projects involving VM, photography, and makeup. • Set up exhibitions and supported academic events as a UAL ambassador.

Led a 7-week research and design program for BA students. Key Achievements: • Taught 50 BA students in design research and concept development. • Increased student creativity through individualized mentoring. • Final exhibition featured in local press and recognized by faculty.

Supported the EU/US seasonal collections team. Key Achievements: • Assisted with CADs, tech packs, and trend research for seasonal collections. • Introduced new accessory designs based on store and social media insights. • Coordinated cross-team meeting summaries and follow-up actions. • Supported supplier meetings for knitwear and prints.

Assisted couture sample preparation for London Fashion Week. Key Achievements: • Prepared 30–45 couture samples with handwork-heavy techniques. • Strengthened technical foundation through leatherwork and couture sewing.