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Scott Sage

Senior Brand Partnerships Associate at The Business of Fashion

London, England

Invests in

Stages:

Locations:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • Senior Brand Partnerships Associate

    2024

  • Brand Partnerships Associate

    2023 - 2024

2021 - 2023

  • Brand Partnerships Associate

    2022 - 2023

    I worked as as the Brand Partnership at HURR, the UKs leading fashion rental platform. My main responsibilities included: - Acting as the main point of contact with 100+ brand partners globally to drive their rental platforms, identify shared objectives and drive M-O-M revenues - Co-ordinating timelines and processes both internally and externally to ensure efficient roll-out of marketing campaigns for each brand partner - New brand acquisition through pitching and the creation of brand parter decks including key messaging and KPIs - Acting as a key point of contact for White Label partners and global multi-brand retailers - Delivering monthly reporting and performance analysis - Selection of stock buys to ensure the most successful rental edits are curated

  • Operations Success Assistant

    2021 - 2022

  • Store Experience Assistant

    2021 - 2021

2020 - 2021

  • Business Development Assistant

    2020 - 2021

    I worked as a Business Development Assistant at fashion consultancy, Rockett Fashion - providing business support and strategy to independent fashion labels. Rockett Fashion specialises in developing responsible fashion business with sustainability at its core. My main responsibilities included: - Supporting the acquisition of new clients & memberships - Managing courses & bookings for current and potential clients - Social media management - Competitor & price management research - Developing contacts with industry experts & professionals - Pitching, implementing & maintaining relationships with clients

Emergency Design Network

2020 - 2020

  • Volunteer

    2020 - 2020

    I volunteered as part of the Emergency Design Network making scrubs for NHS workers during the COVID 19 pandemic. I manufacture high quality scrubs that would be durable and hard wearing. This experience made me value the importance of creative thinking in times of crisis, and how the fashion industry must adopt socially minded business strategies to overcome adversity

2019 - 2020

  • Design Assistant

    2019 - 2020

    I worked as a Design Assistant Intern within Ladieswear LOGG at the H&M head office in Stockholm. I worked within both woven & knitwear. My responsibilities included: - Developing and updating product technical packs - Conducting in-depth trend analysis and understanding the needs/desires of the LOGG customer - Creating CAD technical drawings - Assisting with garment fittings - Liaising with buyers throughout planning upcoming seasons - Communicating successfully & efficiently within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment

  • British Library X NABIL NAYAL Competition - Finalist

    2019 - 2019

    I was selected as a finalist for the British Library X NABIL NAYAL competition in partnership with the British Fashion Council. I utilised the library's extensive resources and presented my work in front of a panel of judges and industry professionals.

HANSKA

2018 - 2018

  • Intern

    2018 - 2018

    I completed a summer internship placement at boutique accessories label, HANSKA. As well as assisting with the design process, I learnt invaluable lessons about the runnings of a successful fashion business including marketing, publicity and sales. I undertook a variety of tasks including: - pattern cutting and bag production - assisting in product shoots - creatively designing innovate techniques to best display products - photograph selection and catalogue development for Spring/Summer 19 - photograph editing - hand and machine sewing

2018 - 2018

  • Mackintosh Outerwear for Industry Competition - Winner

    2018 - 2018

    I designed a six outfit collection inspired by the Mackintosh brand, their unique fabric and construction techniques. I presented my coat design to the production director at Mackintosh and I was selected as a winner of the competition. My coat was fully manufactured in the Mackintosh factory using their innovative fabric.

2018 - 2018

  • Michael Kors Accessory Competition - Runner Up

    2018 - 2018

    I designed a three piece accessory collection and manufactured a bag fully in leather. Exploring multifunctional design concepts, whilst working within the MK brand ethos. My bag was judged by an MK panel in New York and I placed within the top three entries of the competition.

2018 - 2018

  • ASOS Future Talent Design Competition - Shortlisted

    2018 - 2018

    I was shortlisted for the ASOS Future Talent Competition where I displayed my design research, development and production processes in innovative and engaging ways.