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Work History
Education
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Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
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SARA DANIELLA FANNING

SARA DANIELLA FANNING

Bangalore

Summary

Seasoned fashion professional with over 25 years of experience in retail brand strategy and product development. Proven track record of launching successful brands and enhancing profitability through data-driven decisions. Expertise in cross-team collaboration to transform brand experiences that align with market trends and consumer needs.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Head

Azorte Reliance Retail
04.2022 - Current

Assisted in product design by collaborating with designers to create new concepts.

  • Supported sustainable design initiatives to improve environmental practices.
  • Gathered and reviewed customer feedback to identify areas needing improvement.
  • Created reports and presentations for management to communicate product ideas.
  • Helped develop a design strategy that aligns with company vision.
  • Coordinated with teams to ensure timely project delivery and budget adherence.
  • Tracked design changes through metrics to enhance decision-making.
  • Introduced software solutions to improve design processes and productivity.
  • Worked alongside marketing teams to support advertising campaign development.
  • Organised workshops for the design team to promote ongoing learning.

Creative Head - Mid Premium Brands

Reliance Retail
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Creative Design Head for Reliance Fashion and Lifestyle Mid Premium brands. Azorte, Ajio, John Players, John Players Jeans, Miss Players, Lee Cooper & Project Eve.
  • Reliance Retails formats positioned in the mid premium Segment.

Head of Design & Curation

AJIO RELIANCE RETAIL
09.2017 - 08.2020
  • Designed infrastructure, processes, on-line and offline merchandising strategies, and roadmap for achieving sales targets and maintaining sustainable, profitable growth trajectory.
  • AJIO is an Indian fashion e-commerce company.

Chief Product Officer

ARVIND FASHION BRANDS
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Managed the design and merchandising teams to develop key concepts, items, promotional strategies and assortments that are commercially viable and provide exciting online experiences.
  • Arvind Fashions is home to over 28 distinguished brands cutting across all formats of retail.

Fashion Director

MYNTRA INDIA
01.2014 - 02.2015
  • Provided creative oversight and direction in delivering outstanding brand experiences while studying customer demographics, preferences, needs and buying habits to identify factors affecting product demand.
  • Led cross-functional teams to manage Myntra Fashion Voice/POV across all communication, catalogue, and user interface. Building this team from ground up, recruiting a team of Stylists, Designers, Creative's, Photographers, and Project Managers.
  • Myntra is an Indian fashion e-commerce company.

Design & Product Manager

MARKS & SPENCER
08.2006 - 12.2013
  • Led end-to-end design and product development in accordance with brand strategy and management of implementation from design to manufacture, taking full accountability for delivery and results of all ranges (men, women, kids, home & lingerie) within the South East Asia Region.
  • Planned the Seasonal collection from the inspirational board to the look and feel of the merchandise in the store and ensured its execution across design, merchandise, and visual design team. Negotiated with suppliers to drive down costs, reduce lead times, and maintain quality levels that exceed customer expectations.
  • British multinational Retailer.

Freelance Designer

MARKS & SPENCER UK
04.2005 - 08.2006

Director/Owner

RAWHIDE CORSETS UK
06.2002 - 08.2006

Designer

COUTURE COMPANY
09.2000 - 06.2001

Education

B.A Hons - Fashion & Design

University of Central Lancashire
UK
06.2002

A-Levels - Distinction Foundation Art & Design, A Level Art & Design, A Level History, A Level Textiles

Carmel College St Helens
UK
06.1998

Skills

  • Brand and design strategy
  • Product development and trend forecasting
  • Strategic planning and range development
  • Merchandising and sales
  • Strategic sourcing
  • Online and offline retail
  • Team management
  • Cross-functional leadership

Accomplishments

  • Successfully launched a mid-premium Format Azorte to rival international fashion brands in India. Azorte has expanded to 45 stores in just 3 years, with a 250 store plan rollout.
  • Successfully Implemented the design and product strategy for Marks and Spencer's South East Asia Region.

Websites, Portfolios and Profiles

www.linkedin.com/in/sara-fanning91878718/

Timeline

Creative Head

Azorte Reliance Retail
04.2022 - Current

Creative Head - Mid Premium Brands

Reliance Retail
08.2020 - 04.2022

Head of Design & Curation

AJIO RELIANCE RETAIL
09.2017 - 08.2020

Chief Product Officer

ARVIND FASHION BRANDS
02.2015 - 02.2017

Fashion Director

MYNTRA INDIA
01.2014 - 02.2015

Design & Product Manager

MARKS & SPENCER
08.2006 - 12.2013

Freelance Designer

MARKS & SPENCER UK
04.2005 - 08.2006

Director/Owner

RAWHIDE CORSETS UK
06.2002 - 08.2006

Designer

COUTURE COMPANY
09.2000 - 06.2001

B.A Hons - Fashion & Design

University of Central Lancashire

A-Levels - Distinction Foundation Art & Design, A Level Art & Design, A Level History, A Level Textiles

Carmel College St Helens
SARA DANIELLA FANNING