Marc Harris

- Identifying major products/product groups which will drive selling for the department - Range building and planning following our trend presentations and research. - All product development from sketch to final sample. - Sourcing and developing fabric and trims from both Europe and far east. - Planning quantity and in shop weeks for each product. - Finalizing and placing all orders. - Visiting PO’s and Factories. - Fitting and following up all styles on my department amending design, fit and quality alongside pattern and designers. - Analyze selling patterns and present results in a clear and concise way too maximize on selling opportunity. - Managing and training Interns.

- Assisting on Jersey and Outerwear for Young Fashion Brands. - Product development on over 200 options per season. - Overseeing and approving all stages of garments from fabric submits to Bulks, Trims, Lab Dips and graphic strike offs. - Attending all fit sessions to ensure garments are to spec and suitable for our customer, looking at new blocks and checking for quality assurance. - Raising and amending all orders on REX system ensuring all product information, shipment dates, size splits and vendor information is correct. - Analysing and presenting Weekly sales to the team, notifying reactions to new lines, Mark downs and focusing on trials to see where we can develop our range to our consumer habits. - Liaising with suppliers daily to ensure development is on track, that we are working together towards planned shipment dates and at the right cost. - Negotiating any cost reductions when a supplier is unable to meet deadlines. - Following critical paths from our 13 suppliers - Social Media and Mannequins rep - Managing placement students

- Assisting the Buyer across Jersey and Knits to build a trend driven range focused on UK Trend forecasts for Incult London at Jabong.com. - Identifying silhouettes, prints and newness from forecasts and the high street to build a range that offers exciting new product to the Indian online market. - Buying sub division of vests of 48 options on all stages of development, negotiation and sign off alongside assisting for my own personal development. - Fitting across all garment types alongside our garment technologist to ensure product is it a high standard of fit, quality and design. - Liaising with suppliers on a daily basis to ensure product meets deadlines throughout production process and going live online. - Styling and organising for e-commerce and editorial shoots to ensure product is pushed to maximize cumulative sales and providing our customer with a strong brand identity and trend guideline - Creating Instagram posts to socially engage and inspire our customer generating online traffic pushing our product and new brand identity. - Organization and administration of the department, including Visual Range Plans, Trend Sheets, Trackers and delivery schedules.

Selecting appropriate product for the Lead Stylist to shoot at the Studio. Assisting Stylists at External studio with shoot prep, outfitting and general styling. Maintaining knowledge of seasonal trends and brands by conducting continuous and thorough research to ensure products selections and completed looks are representative of the brands and overall trends. Attending Trend and Brand training presentations. Working closely with trade teams to ensure key items are pushed for sales. Analysis previous fast and slow sellers in order to identify what brands or items need to be sent to aid online styling. Updating styling trackers to ensure all items are logged in and out of the studio.

Supporting the Deputy Fashion Editor and Stylist with daily tasks in preparation for shoots in studio or location. Input into Styling and Set Layout Responsible for all Sample handling, Logging items, Steaming and Returns. Trend and Product Research

Presenting and analyzing weekly sales. Finalizing and amending all orders for Buyers. Responsible for all sample handling for menswear and general organisation for the team Attending all Fitting sessions for production and quality of garments and accessories . . Working closely with design on a daily basis to create and develop current and future styles with our seasonal trends. Daily liaising with production offices in 13 countries, for all development requests and development of products.

Temporary Buyers Administrator Assisting team with all admin and sample organisation. Pulling and steaming garments for online and marketing campaigns. General office organisation

Online assistant for worldwide customer base for ASOS and brands. Fixing and amending all incorrect and faulty issues. Guiding customers with all help related query’s from outfit building to alternative products.

Supporting VM with window and indoor display and menswear product assistant, Ensuring all guidelines and trends have been displayed correctly and dressing each mannequin to the seasonal trend.