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Organized, detail oriented product designer/developer/coordinator. Over 20 years work experience in the action sports and fashion  industries.  Creative thinker.  Skilled Communicator.  Independently motivated to find the right solution.

Apparel and Accessories Design
•	Trend direction, market and competitor research, trend forecasting
•	Color palette development
•	Illustration
•	Fabric Design and Fabric Finishes
•	Technical package creation and maintenance
•	Participation in QC and approval of quality, fit, construction and color through development sample, SMS, pre-production, TOP, and receipt of   bulk inventory

Product Development
•	Product Line planning and maintenance
•	Development Calendar planning and tracking
•	Materials and vendor sourcing
•	Adherence to fit and construction standards
•	Building and maintenance of organized style files, reference materials, approval submits, and samples.
•	Organized, accurate and accessible maintenance of computer files
•	Domestic and Asia vendor communication and travel to effectively translate design concepts to viable products
•	Work in coordination with design, marketing and sales to create margin conscious, quality product for on time delivery

Product Coordination
•	Organized maintenance of reference samples and salesman samples
•	Facilitate product line organization for efficient photo shoots
•	Accurate compilation and editing of product data for PLM systems, sales and marketing
•	Powerpoint and presentation board preparation
•	Product meeting planning, facilitation and follow up
•	Purchasing, receiving and re-distribution of samples to sales reps, distributors and team
•	Merchandising and maintenance of on site show room and meeting areas
•	Actively research and initiate new ideas and processes to make the entire team experience more efficient and rewarding

Software Proficiency
•	Creative Suite - Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
•	Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Entourage, Outlook
•	Product Line Management (PLM) systems familiarity


Oversee and Maintain the Design, Development and Production of Cut and Sew Apparel line including pants, shorts, knit and woven tops, jackets and technical outerwear. Oversee development and production of entire printables line from tech pack stage to delivery of bulk production.  Assist in design development and production of Headwear and Accessories.

Apparel Designer, Product Developer. Production Manager

Work in coordination with footwear designer as liason to Asia factories in development of footwear line on seasonal basis. Review samples with designer and accurately communicate changes to vendor through proto, photo, and salesman sample stages, ultimately finalizing specs for bulk production. Update and maintain accuracy of technical packages via DropBox. Maintain and organize in house sample lines for easy reference and efficient photo shoots.  Create SMU color ways in accordance with direct communication with major clients

Footwear Development Facilitator, SMU Colorway Designer

Freelance Apparel / Accessories Design and Development

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