
Iqbal Hossain
Senior Garment Engineer: Design Sketch to Bulk Production Expert
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Senior Product Engineer & Global Sourcing Lead
Vogue • Full-time
Apr 2024 - Present • 2 yrs 6 mos
Key Accounts: NEXT (UK) - $18M Business Volume (Women's Jeans, Men's Jeans, Casual Trousers, Shorts, Jackets, Denim Shirts) * Transformed global market intelligence (WGSN, Fashion Weeks, VSUK retail audits) into high-converting seasonal ranges, optimizing fabric selections, fits, and wash techniques to increase buyer adoption rates. * Functioned as a trusted advisor to NEXT's design and buying teams, aligning strategic brand vision with commercial reality through proactive communication and collaborative range planning. * Led end-to-end vendor negotiations and sourcing strategies across international and domestic fabric mills, balancing competitive price architectures, high quality, and strict lead-time parameters. * Employed diplomatic stakeholder management to bridge gaps between buyer expectations, technical design specifications, and factory manufacturing capabilities. * Spearheaded integration of eco-friendly fabrics, low-impact wash technologies, and sustainable components.