RYANGUINN
Design Consultant
BIO
My Story
Fashion expert, trend forecaster, and brand champion with a penchant for building high-impact seasonal brand strategies for global apparel designers and retailers. Leverage wide-reaching network of industry connections to gain insights into upcoming trends. Partner with manufacturers and designers to optimize product selection and prepare top-quality inventory. Manage industry partnerships with global companies such as Nike to launch mutually beneficial marketing programs. Refine and promote brand image in alignment with corporate identity and customer segmentation preferences.
CORE COMPETENCIES
â–ª Trend Forecasting â–ª Omni-Channel Marketing Plans â–ª Program & Project Management
â–ª Trend Research & Development â–ª Apparel, Graphic & Textile Design â–ª Production Management â–ª Content Curation & Storytelling
â–ª Budgets & Financial Management â–ª Campaign Strategy & Development â–ª Training, Coaching & Mentorship
â–ª Brand Launches & Extensions â–ª Stakeholder Relations & Support â–ª Presentations & Reporting
CONSULTING SERVICES
Proven Results
TREND FORECASTING
A Comprehensive Approach
DESIGN SERVICES
Expert Guidance
PREVIOUS WORK
Looking Forward
SEASONAL COLOR DIRECTION
Comprehensive Color analysis examining current trends, previous performance and future direction.
PRINT AND PATTERN DIRECTION
Yarn dye and graphic print direction customized to customer segmentation.
MATERIAL DIRECTION
Drawing from global textile shows and trend agencies, researching and developing custom fabrications.
SNAPSHOT RECAPS
Easy to execute, top-line seasonal summaries creating fashion authority.
PROFESSIONAL REVIEWS
Ingrid Crain
I’ve known Ryan for over 20 years and can say with absolute confidence that he is one of the most talented and balanced design heads out there. I met Ryan through my industry connections and was immediately impressed with not only his taste level but his astute knowledge of the business side as well as the industry at large. Ryan is customer obsessed and reaches for new ideas and products before his customers even know they want it! He also exhibits incredible knowledge of different types of brands and products that make him really well rounded. Ryan can adapt quickly and immediately makes not only an aesthetic impression, but also an operating income improvement. He’s business savvy and knows how to run large teams and manage the bottom line. Last, yet certainly not least, Ryan is a terrific manager who truly cares about people. I’ve heard directly from those that work for him and with him that he’s one of the best managers out there, mentoring and developing with patience and humility. All in, he’s value added to people, product, and the bottom line. I strongly recommend him. He’s simply that good.
