BIO

Claire McKimmie-Baskin is a senior apparel design and product development leader with over 18 years of industry experience specializing in knitwear, cut + sew, and cold-weather categories. She has led and built product across a range of global brands from heritage retailers to luxury fashion overseeing the full lifecycle from concept and design through development, sourcing, and production.

Her background spans creative direction, technical development, and cross-functional leadership, allowing her to bridge design vision with commercial execution. She is known for building strong vendor partnerships, optimizing quality and margin, and delivering thoughtful, elevated product that aligns brand identity with modern consumer needs.

Claire is currently open to freelance and consulting roles in design direction and product development, partnering with fashion brands, creative studios, and art-driven projects.