Kandy Olley

Working as a Designer for Talulah - style with a local ease but a global opinion. Having been draped over the shoulders of some of the country’s most chic women Talulah now takes its signature aesthetic to women across the globe. • Assumed responsibility for the design of [50] + garments per month to go to sampling production including variations for northern and southern hemispheres and corresponding seasons • Designed the direction boards from vintage and runway, built seasonal colour palettes and mood boards, as well as regular sourcing and buying of vintage • Designed small capsule collections as required by sales for Myer, The Iconic, ASOS, Rent the Runway Building and filled out range planner with proposed silhouette and detail ideas #garmentdesigns #sampling #photoshoots #design #sketching #collaboration #management #profit

Utilised creativity and innovation to successfully design [30] + garments per month, design the direction boards from vintage and runway, build seasonal colour palettes and mood boards, as well as regular sourcing and buying vintage. • Designed small capsule collections as required by sales for Myer, The Iconic, ASOS, Rent the Runway Building and filled out range planner with proposed silhouette and detail ideas • Presented new sample ranges to sales and marketing each season, detailing inspiration, vintage and story; recoloured prints and artwork to match seasonal pantone selection • Conducted fit sessions with fit models or mannequins to determine if the sample garments are as per previously outlined specifications and collaborate with the Product Developer #fitsession #presentation #design #vendors #management #trim #Proto #SMS #collections #seasonal #print #accountability #timemanagement

Responsible for the development and maintenance of effective relationships with Vendor Merchandisers through open and regular communication, deliver overviews by strict parameters, set up tech packs and ensure understanding of expectations. • Utilised strong communication skills to ensure Designers are updated on all matters related to Style Status, progress and changes, ensured Designer signs off on all changes and actioned immediately • Conducted fit sessions with fit models to determine if the sample garments are as per previously outlined specifications and send the relevant commentary to Vendors • Assumed responsibility for management of Proto/SMS/PP/Shipper status ensuring samples arrive on time, story deliveries to sales calendar, and updates to Critical Path at PP/Shipper stage to ensure timely delivery #product #develoment #leadership #coaching #fabric #interntraining #mentoring #vendors #management #fitsessions #communication #relationships