Nicole Rose

Represented company at tradeshow events. Supported individuals and companies through all phases of the design process.

Contributed to a fourfold increase in sales in three years. Design 50-75% of contemporary womenswear line. Create styles for co-branded collections with Anthropologie, Free People and ModCloth. Develop private label apparel with Calypso, Haute Hippie, Saks Fifth Avenue and TJX Companies. Communicate directly with over 200 buyers. Work daily with overseas factories from conceptual design through production. Implement and execute Time & Action and allocate product at time of shipment. Manage sixteen seasonal interns per year. Research and sample shop international market for inspiration and hand detailing techniques. Represent the brand at tradeshows such as Coterie, Intermezzo, ENK Vegas. Create linesheets and lookbooks, including all product photography. Manage stylist and blogger based marketing campaigns.

Acted as primary point person for all orders, negotiations and shipments. oversaw warehouse inventory, sales, markdowns and receipts. Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors. Researched new vendors through tradeshows, showrooms, shopping trips and runway shows. Oversaw monthly photo shoots. Worked directly with web team to upload content and style info.

Visited manufacturers in China through Amnesty International to establish business relations. Worked daily on ACT to cold call and follow up with boutiques. Represented line at MAGIC Tradeshows. Implemented new tech pack standards for Men's and Women's denim and knits.