Devon Figueroa: Product Development/Apparel Designer/Production Manager in LOS ANGELES, CA
Devon Figueroa
Product Development/Apparel Designer/Production Manager
LOS ANGELES | United States
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Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Snow
Streetwear
Work experience
Independent Contracting
Product Development/Apparel Designer/Production Manager | 09/2020 - Current
Manage design, development, & production for multiple brands domestically.
• Create/manage tech packs & pattern cards for sewing/cutting facilities.
• Source fabric, trim, & contractors according to brand needs.
• Manage fit revisions & communicate to patternmaker or conduct revisions.
• Created sketches & graphic artwork as needed to achieve finished product.
Hot Topic Inc.
Production/Product Development Manager | 12/2019 - 09/2020
Multi-brand retailer specializing in licensed product for multiple markets.
• Maintained cost sheets & HTS classifications in PLM system.
• Ensured accurate & timely product test reports were received.
• Developed licensed product (Warner Brothers, Ghibli, & Disney).
• Managed multi-season calendars & COGS reports for multiple brands.
• Initiated & created organic/sustainable fabric library for Box Lunch stores.
The Forecast Agency
Men’s Design/Product Development/Production | 01/2017 - 12/2019
Trading company developing licensed & private label product for major retailers.
• Managed shipping/routing process including shipment schedules & HTS.
• Communicated with licensor on product revisions to achieve approved status.
• Built compliance & PLM processes according to retail partner requirements.
• Design licensed, private label & branded apparel for menswear market.
• Responsible for sourcing compliant factories & visit 3 times a year.
Black Scale Inc.
Product Development & Production Manager | 09/2015 - 01/2017
Men’s streetwear label with multiple storefronts around the world.
• Create & manage tech packs for men’s garments & accessories.
• Daily communication with overseas & domestic vendors.
• Acted as assistant designer for sketches, artwork prep & consultation.
• Managed sampling process from proto to SMS to PP and TOP samples.
Nordstrom Product Group
Menswear Product Development Intern | 06/2015 - 08/2015
• Assist Mens Product Development Manager with Men's fine tailored suitings, dress shirts, and furnishings.
• Edit and manage tech pack from proto stage to production stages.
• Worked with design team to communicate design intent in tech packages and to overseas vendors.