Damani Khari Anderson

Enthusiastic professional, with the ability to interpret footwear and accessory trends, and translate them into saleable, quality designs. Solid understanding of market research, materials’ sourcing, design implementation, and the product development process, from concept to production. Highly organized and focused, with a willingness to work hard to ensure the timely completion of a project.

Summary of Qualifications

Trend Research & Analysis - Shop the US, Europe and Asia to uncover trends across all areas of life, to provide seasonal inspiration for accessory collections. Attend trade shows such as Lineapelle, MICAM Milano and the Hong Kong Fair and present findings to internal Sales and Merchandising team.

Time & Action Calendar - Effectively manage seasonal timetables. Reevaluate the process as needed, and develop solutions to help maintain product deliveries.

Line Development - Establish and/or participate in the creation of Seasonal Concepts, Designs and Colors for jewelry and watch collections. Consistently source new materials, hardware and various mediums that are pertinent to evolving a product line.

Design Implementation - Create Flat Sketches, Illustrations, Color Presentations and Mood Boards.

Technical Packages - Generate specification sheets to effectively convey all design details to overseas sourcing office and factories.

Product Development - Maintain daily communication and track progress from initial design concept through to final approved prototypes.

Factory Collaboration - Travel to Asia to establish solid working relationships with factories to effectively address design corrections and sample execution.

Packaging Design - Design and development of product packaging for individual watches and gift sets for LEI licensed brand for tabletop display.

Sales & Marketing Tools - Create Seasonal Line Sheets and Trend Presentation Boards for customers such as Wal-Mart and Kohl’s; manage sample requests, tracking and distribution.

Design Database - Input and maintain model information in the AS400 system.

Testing - Understanding of product quality testing.

Retail Experience - Assist in Buying of seasonal Footwear and Ha