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Muhammad Junaid

Manchester

Summary

06 Year plus design and creative experience in tops and bottom focus on casual wear and denim.Learned and built experience with a diverse range of markets including Men,Women,junior and kids.Blends innovation with practically and an unswerving focus on business results.Approaches the creative process as by blending design,merchandising,marketing and product management.Extremely deadline and budget-oriented.Talent for analyzing and interpreting current and future fashion trends and translating them into the targeted market.Ability to build a supportive environment by implementing sound organizational principles extremely beneficial to the pre production and production process.Driven partner eager for professional growth and increased responsibility along with an enterpreneurial spirit.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER

ORIENT APPAREL LTD
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Staying updated on global fashion trends, patterns, fabrics, wash, and dye techniques.
  • Researching the specific requirements and preferences of different markets and brands within the denim industry.
  • Developing new denim products based on the needs and requests of brands and markets.
  • Collaborating closely with design, sourcing, sales, and R&D teams to align product development with company goals.
  • Providing recommendations on suitable fabrics, patterns, or wash techniques to customers.
  • Creating capsule collections tailored to the targets and requirements of customers or brands.Developed innovative products for increased market share and customer satisfaction.
  • Resolved complex technical issues, ensuring seamless integration with other system components and platforms.


Wash Technician /Product Developer

Cottonweb Ltd
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Conducting meetings with customers or brands to showcase developed collections and garments.
  • Preparing comprehensive cost estimates and communicating final product prices to customers.Optimized existing products through continuous improvement initiatives, reducing production costs and increasing profitability.
  • Collaborated with manufacturers, operations leaders and sales teammates to ascertain production details.
  • Coordinated with suppliers and manufacturers to secure favorable pricing agreements for raw materials, reducing overall production costs.
  • Established strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring a reliable network of partners for future projects or collaborations.


R&D Product Developer

US Apparel And Textiles
08.2016 - 07.2020

A Product Developer in the textile industry, specializing in denim, is responsible for creating and overseeing the development of denim-related products. This role involves various tasks, including:

· Research & Design: Researching market trends, consumer preference and fabric innovation to design denim products that meet customer demands.

· Material Selection: Choosing the right denim fabric, considering factors like weight, stretch and wash treatments to achieve the desired product characteristics.

· Prototyping: Creating prototypes or samples of denim products to test their design and functionality.

· Production Coordination: Collaborating with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of denim products.

· Quality Control: Implementing quality control measures to maintain product standards and consistency.

· Cost Analysis: Monitoring production costs and making recommendations for cost-effective production methods.

· Sustainability: Addressing sustainability concerns by exploring eco-friendly denim production practices and materials.

Education

Master of Science - Project Management, United Kingdom

University of Law
Leeds, United Kingdom
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

National Textile University
Pakistan
07.2012

Skills

  • Brand and concept development
  • Market research, forecasting and customer target
  • Design team management
  • Line development, merchandising and planing
  • Design, product development and sourcing
  • Denim fabric, finishes and wash expertise
  • Garment construction and fit
  • Domestic and international network of fabric, garment and laundry suppliers
  • Experienced in developing with factories on-site in Pakistan

Skills

Product knowledge

Market Knowledge

Trend Analysis capability

Brand Knowledge

Merchandising

Relationship & Networking

Presentation & Communication

Timeline

SENIOR PRODUCT DEVELOPER

ORIENT APPAREL LTD
07.2021 - 07.2022

Wash Technician /Product Developer

Cottonweb Ltd
05.2020 - 06.2021

R&D Product Developer

US Apparel And Textiles
08.2016 - 07.2020

Master of Science - Project Management, United Kingdom

University of Law

Bachelor of Science - Textile Engineering

National Textile University
Muhammad Junaid