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Manager of Product Development / Technical Design Expert

Engineering & Production

Forward thinking Product Development Manager / Technical Design Expert with strength in handbags and accessories. Highlights include; driving esthetic consistency, developing technical, functional and cost effective attributes for retail and outlet accessories in leather, canvas, PVC and woven materials. Creating and maintaining visual tools, cross-collection standards, design details, integrity of product and Coach brand. Designing contemporary classic handbag lines for Tommy Hilfiger in 2012; leading a handbag / accessories design team at Li & Fung with over a million units sold in 2011; establishing Betsey Johnson and Betseyville handbag lines as leaders in the accessories industry at Daniel Friedman Associates / Steve Madden with over 35 million in yearly sales from 2005-2009; six years of teaching at Pratt Institute.

- Driving technical, esthetic and functional alignment in sampling from concept to design approval. Managing direct reports. 

- Contributing cost saving measures to meet both design intent and target margins.

- Creating and maintaining visual tools, cross-collection standards, design details, integrity of the product and Coach brand.

- Directing prototype reviews, offering solutions for improvements in esthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality and workmanship.

- Partnering with design team creating cad options for bag components, hardware and tech packs.

- Maintain and manage information required for Tools of the Trade / Customs Complience.

- Manage approval of proto samples within the Product Development Timeline (PDT) deadlines.

- Review prototype samples with a focus on product execution, consistency of details and an understanding of Design’s aesthetic intent.

- Partner with the NY Workshop / Coach Sampling Room / on early development sampling.

- Create, manage and maintains development activities using various tools: ecVision sample modules, material modules, development logs, material and hardware matrices, design cards, and functionality charts.

- Act as a knowledge sharing hub/conduit for information and owns communication of development with cross-functional partners (PD, Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, NY Workshop, and overseas’ teams).

- Build relationships with internal and external partners that facilitate synergy and collaboration.

- Partner with IS and business partners to suggest improvements and efficiencies within our systems. 

- Owns and attends Design Review Meetings (DRMs).

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Topper Rimel