Juana Gutierrez: in Los Angeles, CA

- Collaborates with design and influencers to source fabrics and trims, develop lab dips and strike offs per collection launch for each brand - Places sample yardage order to the factory after fabric approval for PP making - Tracks 3D approvals to ensure PP samples arrive by calendar deadline - Attends fittings and relay any comments/ updates to the factory - Work on costing and retails to ensure brands meet all margins - Request photoshoot samples from the factory after PPs are approved - Works with the factory on production dates based on each brand launch date - Issue PO for gifting, e-comm and wholesale orders - Follows up with the factory to ensure all production is on track to x-factory

- Seasonally works with design on fabric and trim sourcing, lab dip and strike off developments - Consults with design at concept meetings to ensure product feasibility - Submits tech packs to vendors with due dates and follows up on protos sample ready date to ensure on track with calendar - Updates systems throughout all stages of the product life cycle and tracks adoption rates seasonally - Negotiates costing to meet company’s target margin while maintaining standard quality - Attends fittings and communicates updates to vendors - Partners with cross-functional teams on any challenges and proposes solutions for a smooth transition to production

- Manages and tracks the development of samples - Administers weekly reports including data entry into PLM system - Communicates changes/ updates to cross-functional teams