Heike Cimato

• Overseeing the process from creative direction through research, color, materials, initial design concept, through to final design stage. Hand off to development team, proto reviews, through to sign off of the final product. Working closely with merchant team to create a balanced line that covers all country requirements. • Managing product designers, senior designers and freelancers during all aspects of the product creation cycle.

Product development for Womens lifestyle global SI collection, Traveling domestic & overseas for research,Trend research for styling, color, material & graphic, Product development from concept to production, Merchandising/Presenting collections to sales &buyers, Presenting Collections at International Press Events, Communicating Technical Details to Development, Fit approval from first sample through production, Directing Designers, Freelancers & Assistant Designers

Product development for Jordan collection 05/04-02/05, Product development for Fila collection 01/02- 05/04, Trend research and forecasting for styling, color, material, graphic & accessories, Product development from concept to production, Merchandising/ Presenting the collection to sales and buyers, Fit approval from first sample through production, Directing design team, technical team and freelance designers

HAKA, DOB & KIKO