Hi Anna, I hope you’re doing well. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your journey founding and growing V***a,your hands-on approach to consulting and deep industry network stood out to me. I’m Jasmine, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain, and I’m partnering with S***t C***e to find a Director of Strategic Fashion Consulting. Given your track record leading multidisciplinary teams and driving designer success, I believe this role could be a strong fit. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore the opportunity and share a bit more about what S***t C***e has planned? Looking forward to your thoughts. Best regards, Jasmine

Hi Anna, Thanks for jumping on this so quickly! A 15-minute call early next week works great,how does Monday at 10:00 AM ET or Tuesday at 11:00 AM ET suit you? Let me know what’s best and I’ll send a calendar invite. In the meantime, here’s a brief overview of the role and S***t C***e: About S***t C***e - A 50,100 person boutique fashion-tech consulting firm with offices in New York, LA and San Francisco - We blend deep industry expertise with proprietary digital tools to help designers accelerate growth and streamline production Director of Strategic Fashion Consulting Key Responsibilities 1. Lead end-to-end consulting engagements,define go-to-market strategies, collection roadmaps and brand positioning for emerging and established labels. 2. Build and manage a multidisciplinary team (consultants, pattern-makers, sample sewers, fabric sourcers) to deliver on-brand, high-quality solutions. 3. Forge and maintain partnerships with supply-chain and manufacturing partners to optimize cost, quality and timelines. 4. Identify new service offerings, expand into target markets and spearhead client acquisition to drive business growth. 5. Mentor and develop internal talent, fostering a collaborative, innovative culture that rewards bold, rule-breaking thinking. Why This Role Fits Your Background - You’ve scaled V***a from the ground up and built a nimble, forward-thinking consulting practice,exactly the leadership and entrepreneurial spirit we need. - Your hands-on experience in patternmaking, samplemaking and sourcing mirrors the team you’ll be managing. - Your deep network and track record driving designer success aligns perfectly with our client-centric mission. Growth & Impact - This is a key strategic role with direct influence on company direction and service expansion. - You’ll have full P&L ownership of your practice area and opportunity to shape new market offerings. - S***t C***e invests heavily in professional development,whether that’s advanced leadership training or stretch assignments in tech innovation. Resources & Rewards - A competitive base salary, performance bonus structure and equity participation. - A tight-knit senior leadership team, dedicated operations support and best-in-class digital tools. - Flexible work arrangements and a culture that celebrates creative risk-taking. Please let me know if you’d like any additional details ahead of our chat, or if another time works better. Looking forward to diving deeper! Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain for S***t C***e

Hi Anna, Perfect,Monday at 10:00 AM ET is locked in. I’ll send over a calendar invite shortly. To ensure everything runs smoothly, could you please share your preferred contact (email or phone)? If it’s convenient, feel free to forward your resume as well so I can familiarize myself with your background ahead of our conversation. Looking forward to speaking with you and exploring how your experience scaling V***a can drive S***t C***e’s next chapter! Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain for S***t C***e

Hi Anna, Thanks for sharing your contact and resume,I’ve received both. I’ll send over a calendar invite with the meeting link in just a moment. For our 15-minute chat on Monday at 10:00 AM ET, here’s a quick agenda: 1. Brief introductions and overview of S***t C***e 2. Your experience scaling V***a and how it aligns with our Director role 3. Next steps and any questions you have Please let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to cover. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, Jasmine HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain for S***t C***e