Chantel Factor

Background

About Chantel Factor

Experience from the vendor, manufacturer, and merchant side of e-commerce and retail businesses. Passion for product at a design and sourcing level. Product Designs include- Indoor / Outdoor Furniture - Pet Furniture / Crate Cover / Convertible Pet Step - Bedding and Textiles - Print and Pattern Trend Analysis includes- Experienced in trend forecasting - Competitive retail research (North America and Europe)- Trend board / report creation by month or by quarter - Trend presentations to influence design and sourcing Technical Experience includes- Sourcing pack creation and presentation - Product design - Pattern design - Trend reports and mood boards - Colour palettes for griege goods or quarterly trends Interpersonal Skills include- Articulating trends or product designs - Trust within buying teams - Sought out from buying teams for product brainstorms or resource inspiration Additional Experience includes- Trade shows as vendor: National Hardware Show and Pet Expo - Trade shows for trend research: Maison et Objet, High Point Market - Sourcing and designing product overseas in China and India developing positive vendor relationships