Ester Swart

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About Ester Swart

Skills Eye for detail. Technical insight. Analytical skills. Problem solving ability. Teamwork. Flexibility.(Written) Communication. Work experience Just Brands/Product Developer Knitwear JAN '19 - PRESENT, LIJNDEN Garcia Jeans/Product Developer Denim SEPT '14 - DEC '18, ALBLASSERDAM Garcia Jeans/Buyer Denim SEPT '12 - AUG '14, ALBLASSERDAM Just Brands/Buyer Bottoms Denim and Non-Denim FEB 2008 - OCT 2009, LIJNDEN Responsibilities Developing collections, following a style plan, and year schedule, based on an allocation and margin plan in close collaboration with design, keeping in mind sustainability goals Advising design regarding technical possibilities and limitations concerning fabrics & product constructions Doing quality risk assessment, testing and finding solutions for any quality issues Daily communication with suppliers to ensure expected outcome of developments Measuring, fitting and commenting samples concerning fit, quality, technical- & styling details and workmanship and updating garment worksheets accordingly Visiting garment suppliers for style meetings, price negotiations and building and maintaining partnership (Tunisia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan, Italy, Turkey) Quality control of bulk deliveries in warehouse Making sure garments meet our Standards & Requirements and comply with laws and regulations (RSL, Child safety) Fabric sourcing Travel & Work Central America, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia NOV '09 - APR '12 Southeast Asia DEC '04 - MAY '05 New Zealand JAN '04 - MAY '04 Education Hogeschool van Amsterdam - AMFI/Bachelor in Fashion Management AUG '98 - JUNE '03, AMSTERDAM