Richard Tinsley

Senior Director of Fabric Innovation & Concepts

Role
Senior Director of Innovation and Concepts at Athlux Design Studio
Location
Stamford, CT, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Richard Tinsley

Effective and thoughtful leader with ability to foster open dialogue and create strong morale within a team. Encourages collaboration across the organization and effectively gets things done through formal channels and informal networks. Creative ability to generate new ideas and influence strategy effectiveness in a tailored way across all channels of distribution. In-depth expertise of building and leading high performing global teams combined with possessing a strong virtual relationship and cultural acumen.Specialties: Proven negotiator : at adidas re-negotiated prices to save the business $10million.Improving results: following the successful setting up the Lululemon regional office in Hong Kong improved on time delivery (to the Distribution Center) from 45% to 92% in 18 months

Experience

  1. Senior Director of Innovation and Concepts

    Athlux Design Studio

    Aug 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

    Spearhead the development of innovative materials and fibers, aligning with customer needs and market trends. • Collaboratedwith cross-functional teams to create compelling product concepts that resonate with end consumers. • Drive initiatives that result increase in customer engagement and satisfaction scores.

Education

  • Bolton

    Master's Degree, Dyeing Theory

  • Bolton Institute

    Dyeing Theory

  • People's College, Nottingham, England

    Sciences

  • PADSTOW SCHOOL

    8 O Levels grades

  • Melbourne College of Further Education

    BTEC Diploma, PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Wholesale
  • Product Development
  • Multi-Channel Retail
  • Business Development
  • Production Planning
  • Apparel
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Retail
  • Brand Management
  • Sportswear
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Styling
  • Knitwear
  • Wovens
  • Global Sourcing
  • Forecasting
  • Sourcing
  • Sewing
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Textiles
  • Fashion
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fit
  • Target Costing
  • Textile Industry
  • Fashion Design
  • Leadership
  • Denim
  • Textile Design
  • Brand Development
  • Trend Analysis
  • P&L Management
  • Footwear
  • Pricing
  • Merchandising
  • Negotiation
  • Manufacturing
  • Inventory Management

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