Jessica Beychok-Boyer: Product Developer

Bras, Panties and Lingerie Sleep for the Dream Angels collection -Responsible for the development of all new and existing product within category for stores and web. -Maintain all BOM's for all styles within collection. -Provide costing and work on costing solutions throughout the development phase -Own communication with vendors & regional partners -Request and track all samples (protos, color samples, photo shoot samples, etc) -Implement new sustainable sourcing business practices into the collection

-Development of styles from conception to approved proto type --Maximized gross margin opportunities through leverage, product reengineering, and sourcing strategy. -Ensured product development was in accordance with margin requirements and production calendar. -Direct communication with oversea vendors. - Fabric, trim and notion sourcing. Color and fabric approvals. -Creation of complete tech packs for each style through PLM system. -Tracking the process of each style within several working seasons. -Research and development of sustainable fabrics, packaging and label project. -Hiring and management of department interns and assistants.

Brand Manager -Developed and executed strategic plans to drive demand and lead generation. -Responsible for managing Retail Website Manager, Wholesale Operations Manager and Marketing Associate. -Responsible for leading meetings with team related to increasing productivity and growth in Marketing and E-commerce departments. -Worked closely with Nepali based manager- relaying design information and gathering and assessing up to date information regarding the Nepali artisans. -Responsible for production and planning of trade shows. Design Assistant - Responsible for innovating new designs through color combinations and patterns for each season.

Women's and Men' Outerwear for Target | Men's Outerwear for Pacific Sunwear | Junior's Woven Tops and Dresses for Delias. -Collaborated closely with business partners for accurate interpretation of design vision, fit intent, and quality requirements. -Finalized tech packs with graded specifications and technical flat drawings. -Measured and prepared garments for fittings. -Lead category fittings. -Interfaced with production team and factories on a daily basis to convey fit and construction updates. -Maintained consistent size and fit based on each brand's unique requirements. -Collaborated with design & production teams to ensure the best product while maintaining margins.

-Responsible for the design process, which included conceptual direction, market research, design styling & fit as well as fabrication & trim direction. -Partnered with Senior Designer to create seasonal direction in silhouette design to ensure that product was consistent with market trends as well as the business strategy. -Sketched and created tech packs for development. -Attended fit meetings and communicated detailed comments on fit and construction to the technical team. -Responsible for fabric and trim selection and development.

Technical Design Intern | Material Girl by Madonna for Macy's -Assisted in technical flat sketching, fittings and overall generation of tech packs. Technical Designer | Swim, Intimates/Sleepwear for Kohl's private label SO -Established fit consistency across product offering through development and adherence to block pattern standards. -Evaluated garments for fit, compliance to spec and construction standards. -Provided comments using flat sketches, digital photos, written and verbal communication to enable vendors to properly execute samples. -Lead fit sessions on live models. -Partnered with cross functional team members to maintain deadlines and resolve issues -Interfaced closely with pattern makers, sample room and overseas vendors. Proficient user in: Microsoft and Adobe suites. Outlook, Google Docs, Centric PLM, Flex PLM, Salesforce, Slack and Airtable.