New product development co-ordinator for Grahame Gardner

Sophie Kinchin has joined the team at Grahame Gardner as the company’s new product development co-ordinator.

Ms Kinchin has a background in fashion design. She started her own brand before developing socks and hosiery for a supplier to high street stores and then moved into childrenswear and womenswear for a Midlands fashion brand.

She said: “I am so pleased to be starting my new role here at Grahame Gardner at what is a really exciting time for the company.

“It’s a whole new product area for me to get stuck into but I’m enjoying it and thrilled to be able to bring my knowledge of design but also clothing manufacture into the role.

“I am responsible for ensuring that Grahame Gardner is putting together new and exciting ranges for our customers, that we are always refreshing the ranges and finding new products that we think our customers will love.

“Design and innovation is so important to me and I’m working very closely with colleagues across the company to ensure a smooth transition from concept to market. It’s a great, creative role that means we are constantly innovating.”