Norie Ayukawa

Delegate tasks to developer, server administrator, graphic designer, marketing representatives and other contractors. Locate sources and assuring lead times and quality fulfillment. Select merchandise and secure purchases that match the company's brand image, trends and price point. Miscellaneous assignments such as product photography, image retouching and enhancement.

Inspect and accurately describe high-end garment specifics including fabrication, silhouette, sizing information and styling suggestions. Respond to customer inquires regarding garments specifications.

Research trends and appropriate them to the Plus size market in order to meet consumer needs and preferences. Oversee pre-production development by providing designs, fabric and color selection, conduct garment fittings, develop garment specs, conduct quality control, manage sample orders and keep record of the process up to garment production. Communicate with overseas factories and agents through written word and graphic aids. Place PO's and assure that a satisfactory completion of production is fully achieved in a timely manner.

Source internationally for apparel and jewelry. Take care of wholesale orders, international money transfers and retail orders. Handle customer service, sales and shipping both local and abroad. Perform administrative duties such as inventory and budget.

Assisting in pre-production (domestic) of Draft 17, Autumn 12-13 through development of technical flats, linesheets, facecards, patterns, work orders and sample cutting tickets. Assisting in management and organization of sample production. Work with contractors and fabric/ trim vendors in order to achieve desired production development. Assist in color selection and fittings. Source, choose and allocate fabrics.

Assisted with collection development for Philadelphia Fashion Week and Couture Fashion New York. Provided creative design and production assistance for Spring 2011 and Fall 2012 collections through hand and machine knitting, one-a-kind knitwear draping, industrial machine and hand sewing. Runway and Editorial Jewelry Stylist/ Assistant Stylist.

In charge of design direction. Source internationally for product manufacturing. Promote the brand through print advertisement and social events.