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Product Developer - Technical Design and Production Manager

Engineering & Production

25+ years Technical Designer / Product Development for Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Denim, Activewear, Yoga, Accessories, and more

* GPS Apparel (Delta Airlines Pilots for Women’s Petite/Regular/Tall and Men’s Short/Regular/Long - custom specs order)
* FORWARD APPAREL DESIGN (Design Women's Activewear / Performance Wear - Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Bra, Seamless)

Sr Product Developer / Technical & Design Consultant  

Men’s Line in Global Regular & Tall, and Asia Pacific / Japan
* Led fit sessions and ensured size & fit consistency.
* Provided technical advice in fit and construction.
* Effectively communicated fit intent, pattern balance and construction to vendors
* Collaborated with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent to create initial spec with measurement and construction details.
* Created tech packs, fit blocks, and measurements to standardize and create fit consistency.
* Created tracking sheets of developmental to production samples to ensure on-time delivery.
* Conducted wear test to gather, review, and evaluate feedbacks on fit, fabric, construction, and overall aesthetic.
* Identified potential production, quality, and costing issues and made recommendations to ensure brand integrity.
* Worked with vendors / suppliers with sourcing appropriate alternative fabrics and sustainable interlining. 
* Price negotiated with vendors/suppliers to meet target price and margin. 
* Provided training/mentoring to Associate/Junior Technical Designers for fit corrections and grading.

Technical Designer Manager

CHARLOTTE RUSSE Missy & Plus & PEEK KIDS Girls, Boys, and Baby 
Outerwear / Jackets, Denim, Woven & Knit Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Sweaters

* Led fit sessions by demonstrating technical ability to resolve fit issues in a time-sensitive environment.
* Communicated alteration, spec, & construction update to vendors.
* Corrected patterns when necessary and contributed to the pattern block library to improve fit consistency.
* Created tech packs as needed with the ability to make adjustments based on fabric, trims, and aesthetics.
* Identified and resolved pre-production issues
* Identified ways to simplify processes and build high productivity without sacrificing overall quality.
* Planned and identified department deadlines while prioritizing the needs of the business and team.
* Developed and provided a roadmap for the future growth of team/direct reports.

Technical Design Manager

Marmot and Exofficio Men’s and Women’s Performance / Sportswear Apparel

* Created Tech Packages based on Design and Merchandising guidelines/directions. 
* Led fit sessions to be in fit expert during fittings and trained direct reports. 
* Communicated spec changes and provided guidelines on how to make the pattern adjustments.
* Reviewed and provided a more appropriate Grading that is more in line with the industry.
* Created blocks to improve the development samples and reduce the number of approval samples. 
* Provided mentoring to other Product Developers on pattern adjustments, and fit guidelines.

Sr Technical Designer

Men & Women Snowsports for Winter Olympic Line – March 2015 to March 2017

Men & Women Europe & Asia Pacific Line / Japan – July 2011 to April 2013 

* Provided and created measurement changes and guidelines for the Europe, Asia Pacific, and US/Global markets.
* Led fit sessions to be in fit expert - provided feedback on how to improve fit and styling details.
* Communicated spec changes and provided guidelines on how to make the pattern adjustments.
Provided mentoring to other Product Developers on pattern adjustments, and fit guidelines, and effectively communicated them   to factories overseas.
* Provided a more appropriate Grading to avoid possible production problems and/or customer complaints.
* Provided Fabric, Trim, and/or Construction recommendations to Product Management Teams to reduce cost while maintaining brand integrity, company quality, and safety standards.
* Created tracking sheets of developmental to production samples to ensure on-time delivery.
* Proactively worked on special projects when needed.

Sr. Product Developer Consultant

* GUMPS (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Suiting Styles, Outerwear, Bottoms, Tops, Accessories)
* PEEK KIDS (Kids and Babies - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Sweaters, Romper / Onesie)
* PIPERLIME (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Denim)
* TEA COLLECTION (Kids and Babies - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Sweaters, Romper / Onesie)
* BANANA REPUBLIC (Women's Regular & Petite - Dresses, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Denim)
* CHARLOTTE RUSSE (Missy and Plus - Dresses, Outerwear, Bottoms, Tops, Denim, Sweaters)

Sr Product Developer - Technical & Production Manager Consultant 

Women's Activewear / Performance Wear - Tops, Bottoms, Outerwear, Swim, Bra, Seamless

* Worked with Design Team on creating initial sketch and made recommendations when needed to improve design.
* Created all construction detail sketches and measurement specs at Development Stage and update when needed at fit
sample stage.
* Attended Fit Sessions with design collaborate Tech Design Team for fit approval.
* Made Grading recommendations to keep Alpha Grading in line with the Numeric Grading.

Sr Technical Designer / Creative Design Consultant

Women - Surfing, Swim, Yoga, Active Wear / Lifestyle, Outerwear

* Managed and approved developmental Samples to the Top of Productions.
* Worked with the Designer to create all technical specs with flat sketches, construction detailing, and measurements for sample approval.
* Collaborated with business partners to gain clear direction and consensus of fit intent to create initial spec with measurement and construction details.
* Led fit sessions and ensured size & fit consistency
* Provided technical advice in fit and construction.
* Effectively communicated fit intent, balance, and construction to vendors via pattern diagram or directly on the pattern.
* Identified potential production, quality, and cost issues and recommended ensuring brand integrity.
* Provided a weekly report to Merchandising, Product Management & Designs on status & outstanding samples needed.

Technical Product Developer Manager

Men’s and Women’s Suits/Blazer/Uniforms – Airlines, Hotels, Restaurants

* Managed the technical development process from development to fit approval.
* Partnered with Design and Merchandising to define Brand fit direction to assure Brand integrity and fit consistency.
* Developed and recreated sufficient & consistent technical package for the entire division.
* Reviewed grading specs to make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size range.
* Conducted research to maintain awareness of changes in the size and shape of the retail population, and recommended revisions to standard body charts if necessary.
* Communicated any issues to all related parties as well as offshore offices and suppliers.
* Participated in special projects as assigned when needed.
* Delegated stock review to ensure receipt of first-quality products.
* Participated in and led departmental and cross-functional meetings as appropriate.
* Traveled to vendors’ offices and factories to work with technical teams to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory capabilities.

Product Development Manager

Sr Pattern Maker / Technical Designer (Men & Women) – Jan 2000 to Dec 2003
* Collaborated with Design and Merchandising to develop and create pattern requirements within the company’s quality and safety standards.
* Responsible for managing and approving developmental and pre-production samples.
* Created tracking formats and provided weekly reports to Merchandising, Design, Sundries, and Product Management teams to meet on-time delivery.
* Assisted the Product Management team with contractors’ price negotiation.
* Recommended suitable product design for the targeted clientele.
* Attended meetings with cross-functional teams and provided pre-production and production updates.
* Traveled to domestic and overseas facilities when needed.

Spec Development Engineer - Oct 1996 to Jan 2001 
* Managed, developed, created, and maintained construction specifications and packing manuals.
* Communicated the changes to management offices in Asia and Latin American countries.
* Collaborated with Design and Fabric/Finishing Teams in approving fabrics and trims.
* Recommended style and design construction detailing.

Textile Technologist & Fabric Analyst – Aug 1993 to Oct 1996
* Visually and physically evaluated fabrics, garments, and sundries to determine if they meet the standard performance.
 - TESTING: Formaldehyde, Flammability, Woven and Knit Shrinkage Result, Pilling, Crocking Fabric, Color Transfer, Fabric Ball-Bursting Strength Test, Seam Slippage, Thread Strength, Button Pull and Breakage Test
* Trained and demonstrated the testing procedures and provided informative presentations to newly hired employees.

Sr Pattern Maker / Technical Designer

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