Samantha Haythorne

Samantha Haythorne is a skilled professional in product development and buying, currently serving as the Product Development Coordinator at Uplift Games since July 2023. Previously, at The Works Stores Ltd from December 2019 to July 2023, Samantha held roles as Buyer, Junior Buyer, and Buying Assistant, specializing in adult crafts, children's toys, and seasonal products. Earlier experience includes positions as Assistant Buyer and Assistant Merchandiser at Next, and training as a Department Manager at Sainsbury's. Samantha's career began with a freelance role as a Pattern Cutter at Trove and an internship at Markus Lupfer, complemented by a BA (Hons) in Fashion Design from Leeds College of Art and a Post Graduate Diploma in Creative Pattern Cutting from Doncaster University Centre.