Manages the technical design team. 2 Direct reports with day-to-day responsibility for 6 indirect employees, across various functions. Leadership• Directs pattern team on all internally developed and customer contracted designs.• Pioneered a new product development process in collaboration with the creative design team, resulting in 75% reduced recuts over 8 seasons.Customer Support and Supplier Management• Provided in-person support to clients, facilitating rapid modifications to address complex fit issues.• Established an in-house prototype capability. Introduced user-friendly graphical instructions to aid teams with multiple language backgrounds and levels of education. Collaborated closely with the production team to incorporate feedback for improvement. Individual Contributions• Subject matter expert in fit and sizing. Developed sizing guides to support diverse client sets representing all ages, gender, and size.• Providing oversight and consultative guidance to the pattern and design teams. • Championed the development of employee training programs, which made quality metrics, design templates and documentation standard.

Reported directly to company owner, with minimal oversight. Responsible for all aspects of design and customer relations. Directed material sourcing and purchasing. Interfaced directly with customers for quality assurance. Championed process for post-delivery communication with customers to collect feedback and reduce rework. Developed a customizable ready-to-wear dance line.

Designed swimwear collections for multiple brands, including Hurley, Splendid, Ella Moss, and Guess. Collaborate with the brand's design team to maintain each brand's unique identity. Developed price driven and private label collections for Tillys, Urban Outfitters, Buckle, Alloy, and Ron Jon.