Julie Gamble: Apparel designer and product developer in Ashland, OR

-Create and maintain Technical Data Packages for all styles with a focus on new TDP's for vendors doing overseas production. -Make production check list for quality reviews. -Work with Production Manager on detailed construction specs. -Collaborate Design on fabric placement details. -Consult with Department Director on projects.

-Lead the development of all Sunday Afternoons branded products by providing expertise on the product development process from initial design through to final production. -Managed line plan and details pertaining to all new styles. -Work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production Departments. -Create and maintain Technical Data Packages, BOMs, and Specs for all styles. -Manage costing from initial quotes to final production, providing solutions to costing challenges, and communicating information through to merchandising and finance teams. -Lead fit sessions following through from internal samples to factory size runs and pre-production samples. -Travel to factories every 6 months to work through new designs, costing, and seasonal calendar. -In Charge of safety and UPF testing of all Sunday Afternoons branded products. -Development of Trims, from inception to mold approval and production. -Entered all excel bill of materials into Centric, helping Sunday Afternoons make full use of their PLM system.

-Designed outerwear, accessories, and youth lines for 686 and Sepia -Doubled glove line sales within the first year -Reduced costs by $50K through strategic sourcing

- Translated design concepts into cost-effective, production-ready garments -Managed color approvals, trims, lab dips, and packaging development -Oversaw development of outerwear and accessories from sketch through production