MEGHAN KNOX
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A business-minded creative with a history of operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
VP of Product Development & Design
Hedley & Bennett
07.2023 - Current
- Leading the organization's Product Development team through high-level licensing partnerships and owned assortment growth initiatives
- Managing a team of talented designers and product developers to execute product strategies while also participating at the executive level in long-term financial plan.
Founder/Consultant
Hudlowe
01.2023 - Current
- Helping established and emerging businesses build winning product strategies.
Senior Director of Design & Product Development
Parachute Home
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Presented product strategy seasonally to simultaneously represent market trends and also meet top line revenue targets
- Successfully executed all product collaborations along side external partners to drive partnership category growth for 12 consecutive quarters
- Initiated end to end PD process through implementation and enforcement of company wide accountability calendar creating blended margin improvement of 10% by shoring up efficiencies
- Managed matrix of 25+ vendors across the globe and allocated all products in accordance with areas of proficency
- Led product transitions to improve risk mitigation tactics and participted in contingency planning.
Director Design & Product Development
Parachute
02.2018 - 03.2021
Product Development & Design Manager
Parachute
09.2014 - 02.2018
Product Development Manager - Joie
The Collected Group
02.2014 - 09.2014
Private Label Developer
Nation LTD
07.2013 - 02.2014
Design Assistant
Gjoriana
07.2012 - 07.2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Indiana University
Bloomington05.2012
Skills
Executive Leadership
Assortment Planning
Trend Analysis & Forecasting
Creative Problem Solving
Project Management
Textile Expert
Hobbies and Interests
- Interior Design
- Music
- Business Innovation
- Cooking
- Entertaining
- Event Planning
- Real Estate
Timeline
VP of Product Development & Design
Hedley & Bennett
07.2023 - Current
Founder/Consultant
Hudlowe
01.2023 - Current
Senior Director of Design & Product Development
Parachute Home
03.2021 - 12.2022
Director Design & Product Development
Parachute
02.2018 - 03.2021
Product Development & Design Manager
Parachute
09.2014 - 02.2018
Product Development Manager - Joie
The Collected Group
02.2014 - 09.2014
Private Label Developer
Nation LTD
07.2013 - 02.2014
Design Assistant
Gjoriana
07.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Indiana University
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