Louisa Yeung: Freelance in Los Angeles, CA

Product Developer •manage development in cross categories from design handoff to final sample •coordinate/source with Design Director on fabrics/trims/designs •create style numbers and maintain linesheets/costing •communicate daily with overseas vendors on all development sample status and adhere to TNA calender •oversee/negotiate all development costs/mins to acheive price goals •track and approve all necessary submits of fabrics/artworks/trims for bulk production Technical Designer •develop complete Tech Packs with detailed specs, fabrications, bills of materials, and technical drawings •manage fitting process by addressing appropiate fit/construction adjustments •issue detailed comments and address all garment corrections with Photoshop and Illustrator for clarity •communicate closely with overseas vendors on changes to achieve final fit/construction to meet brand requirement •identify potential production, quality, and costing issues

Senior Designer/Product Development •design/develop apparel in cross categories for North America market •specialize in impulse apparel, up to 100 styles per month in return for millions in volume sales •forecast trends/trims/fabrics/prints seasonally •create complete detailed Tech Packs •ensure all specs/fits are accurate on pre-production samples •oversee key accounts for product development •partner with Production Manager on all initial cost sheets to maximize IMU% •conduct competitive analysis of Global retail markets to identify current key trends/innovations Fabric R&D Manager •fabric R+D manager, travel yearly to trade shows for all divisions within the company •negotiate and issue sample fabric/trim purchase orders •manage team to build organized fabric/trim library and assist with clients needs •review, comment, and approve fabric color/print strike-offs/trims •develop and maintain relationships with fabric mills •research runway silhouette/fabric/color/embellishment trends for upcoming seasons •conduct competitive analysis of Global retail markets to identify current key fabrics/prints

Designer •collaborate with Design Director to produce a full contemporary womenswear and menswear line •source, order and track all development fabrics and trims •work closely with in-house patternmaker and sewer to ensure high quality samples •spec and attend fittings for pre-production samples •review, comment, and approve color dips/strike-offs •style key outfits for Campaign Ads Non-Apparel Buyer/Merchandiser •support GMM in selection buys of jewelry, handbags, and shoes •travel to trade shows and showrooms for assortments •develop on trend jewelry with vendors/designers •effectively manage selection of OTB & inventory management •analyze sales and data on weekly basis (ST %, WOH, MD) •develop and support strategies and plans to maximize sales •shop competitive market for trends

Associate Designer •assist Designer in Sportswear, Related, and Woven Tops divisions •source trims needed with local vendors •work closely with in-house patternmakers & sewers for proto samples •issue detailed tech packs and drape comments to overseas vendors •follow up with overseas vendors to ensure deadlines are met •attend monthly collection review meetings to present garments to buyers

Assistant Designer •assist Creative Design Director in Woven Tops category •increase proficiency in hand/flat sketching •issue detailed tech packs to overseas vendors and communicate on daily basis •track proto samples to ensure deadlines are met •attend monthly collection review meetings to present garments to buyers