Abby Smith: Product Development Coordinator in Long Beach, CA

The product development manager of the entire Current/Elliott line. Is responsible for domestic and overseas development. Leads fabric and trim sourcing for both domestic and overseas vendors. Creates and manage the design calendar. Conducts all fit sessions with fit models, tech designer, designers and patternmakers. Manages sewers, cutter, and patternmakers. Is the liaison between preproduction and production.

Creates and manages development calendar. Creates cost sheets and make sure product is cost effective. Overseas all salesman sample development (18 lines). Manages patternmakers, sewers, and tech design. Liason between preproduction and production and sales.