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Steph Dawson

BUSINESS LEADER | PRODUCT STRATEGIST | DIGITAL MERCHANDISING EXPERT | TEAM BUILDER
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Gap + Summer Olympics

Developed strategy to build on a Global Event through offering Olympics licensed Graphic T’s for all ages and genders within the Gap Brand. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Contract Negotiation

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Licensor Liaison

Financial Targets and Recapping

Art Direction and Final Design Approval

Liaison with Marketing and Licensor on packaging and store visual execution

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Gap + Junkfood Super Heroes

Transformed Toddler Boys licensed graphics T business into a full assortment including apparel, accessories and sleepwear. Developed the strategy of building on the assortment and brought cross-functional teams together from three companies to bring it to life. The assortment featured Batman, Superman and Spiderman. Following a strong launch, the partnership continued seasonally, spanning multiple years. 

Concept and Line Plan development

Contract negotiation

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Liaison with Licensor

Financial Targets and Recapping

Final Design Approval

Liaison with Marketing and Licensor on packaging and store visual execution

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GapKids + Kate & Jack Spade

Partnered with Gap and Kate & Jack Spade teams to bring this collection to life. Developed Line Plan and worked closely with both teams on all aspects of the project. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Contract Negotiation

Facilitated cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Licensor Liaison

Financial Targets and Recapping

Final Approvals with Gap and the Licensor

Liaison with Marketing and Licensor on packaging and store visual execution

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Gymboree + Eric Carle

Upon joining Gymboree, took over this project and managed it through to completion. Midway through the project, expanded the scope to include Adult matching Sleepwear and a later Newborn Apparel and Accessories Collection. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Final Contract Negotiation

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Liaison with Licensor

Financial Targets and Recapping

Final Design Approval

Liaison with Marketing on packaging and store visual execution

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Gymboree + Olivia

Developed the Concept to coincide with the 15th Anniversary of the first Olivia the Pig book publication. Worked closely with the Licensor on creating a special limited edition magnetic book to tell the story of Olivia attending her first fashion show. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Contract Negotiation

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Liaison with Licensor

Financial Targets and Recapping

Final Design Approval with Licensor and Olivia the Pig Estate

Liaison with Marketing on packaging and store visual execution

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Gymboree + Dinotrux

Created this concept of Apparel and Accessories for Boys and Toddler Boys to coincide with the launch of the new Dinotrux series on Netfilx. Worked with Licensor to create exclusive book series to be sold with the collection. Introduced an additional Sleepwear Concept after the initial launch to highlight a key product category for Gymboree. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Contract Negotiation

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams

Liaison with Licensor

Financial Targets and Recapping

Final Design Approval

Liaison with Marketing on packaging and store visual execution

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Gymboree Loves

Assortment of licensed brands curated for Gymboree featuring exclusive development with ParklandMFG Bags, Baggu and Minnetonka

Developed strategy to offer assortment of Licensed partners to coincide with re-launch of the Gymboree Brand with the Back-to-School line in July 2018. 

Concept and Line Plan Development

Sourced and set up Vendor relationships

Contract Negotiations

Set up of cross-functional partnerships with Design, Production and Technical Teams for licensed exclusive art partnerships

Licensor Liaison

Financial Targets and Recapping

Liaison with Marketing and Licensors on packaging, store visual and web execution

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