Jagger Pte LtdFashion Designer (Manager)
May. 2013 - Jul. 2016Singapore• Led the aesthetic creation of new fashion products. • Steamed and ironed fashion items in preparation for professional photo shoots. • Repaired and replaced defective garment parts, including pockets, pocket flags and coat linings. • Drew garments and patterns and wrote instructions for use in reproducing commercial patterns. • Marked finished patterns with garment size, section and style information. • Examined sketches, sample articles and design specifications to ascertain number, shape and size of pattern parts. • Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specs, distribution, delivery deadlines and price. • Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for the seasonal fabric palette. • Suggested merchandising and flow strategies based on current data, trends and forecasts. • Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote AMCO. • Managed vendor performance to maximize profitability and achieve financial objectives. • Created import and sourcing initiatives. • Negotiated product prices with vendors. • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events. • Coordinated domestic and international travel arrangements, including booking airfare, hotel and transportation. • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization and upkeep. • Directed guests and routed deliveries and courier services. • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews. • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages. • Helped distribute employee notices and mail around the office. • Organized all new hire, security and temporary paperwork. • Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions and promotion opportunities. • Conducted background checks on candidates by obtaining information from law enforcement officials, previous employers and references. • Gathered personnel records from all employees from each department.