Brittany Conroy: Tech Designer Accessories in Denver, CO

-Owned specs and fit integrity for headwear, eyewear, hosiery, & other accessories. -Developed 8 lines (including brands for Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, & Carter’s). -Communicated with factories and vendors daily to facilitate product development. -Managed contractors to achieve technical design and 3D goals. -Collaborated with cross-functional team to cost engineer and achieve target FOBs.

-Instructed product development course for outdoor apparel & accessories. -Guided 20+ students in tech pack creation (BOM, CADs, specs) and PD process. -Evaluated fit/function of products through systematic documentation & analysis. -Nurtured industry partnerships with local apparel/soft goods companies.

-Created/maintained tech packs for 500+ carry over and 60+ new products annually. -Planned and tracked calendars for development and production timing. -Provided construction expertise to meet sensitive costing and timing goals. -Evaluated samples for quality, fit, function, and costing. -Supervised and trained 8 employees on the product team.

-Managed design/development of 100+ new and 1000+ carry over looks annually. -Planned and executed development plans to support triple bottom line. -Supervised 15 employees on the product team to create dance & swim apparel. -Developed detailed technical specs including construction specs and BOM. -Facilitated fit sessions with live models and managed fit & style corrections. -Promoted from Assistant Product Manager after 1 year with the company.