richard karnon

design manager

About

An accomplished senior apparel/accessory designer with over sixteen years of experience in the Sports & Leisurewear, Licensing and Promotional industries. A highly motivated and pro-active Design Manager with excellent communication skills combined with a creative and innovative outlook. Proficient people management ability – motivates and encourages commitment and loyalty. Experienced in design management and off shore production development. Strong negotiating skills; essential for building successful relationships with domestic/overseas clients and suppliers. Accustomed to working within tight deadlines, enjoys the challenge of creative problem solving in both the long-term and day-to-day situations. Energetic and dynamic with an enthusiastic and flexible approach to work.

Country

united kingdom

City

luton

Industry

design

Skill

Experience

design manager

dsl licensing

2007-9 - Present · 19 yrs 1 mo

* Responsible for the Design Department and Major Account management within this licensing, leisure and sports apparel/accessory import company. * Managing and servicing the company’s largest foreign clients as well as a number of domestic customers. * Fostered new business relations through production of corporate/promtional literature and below the line advertising/website design for the company * Responsible for collating ranges of sportswear/coordinating leisurewear for Premiership and European football clubs. * Managing Merchandisers, Designers and junior staff to ensure adherence to critical path plans and deadlines. * Managing, creating and interpreting designs from client briefs and communicating brand identities to design team. * Liaison between Design Department, Suppliers and Sales Team/Merchandisers