Creative colour and trend directionDesigned private label apparel and accessoriesOversaw fit and production process and timelinesDesigned and sourced new fabric and trim developments

Designed private label outerwear programs for Mark'sCreated seasonal trend boards and colour palettesDeveloped and sourced new fabric and trim developmentsWorked with overseas factories to cost and develop new collectionsOversaw development and delivery timelines

-Created and maintained specification packages from development through to production -Fit garments and communicated revisions to factories -Recommended construction methods to designers to meet target margins and achieve quality standards -Performed in office QC checks to ensure finished products meet company standards-Worked with Production Manager to make necessary revisions to achieve target margins -Managed sales samples and production fittings by evaluating fit and recommending corrections-Oversaw artwork strike-off approvals for accuracy, and to meet target pricing and timelines -Maintained pattern library and developed new fit blocks to achieve current styling-Communicated with off-shore factories to request revisions and meet timelines-Assigned garment style number and created and maintained critical path for product lifecycle management-Communicated new fabric development and testing recommendations to designers-Created and updated production manual with detailed instructions for shipping, packaging and garment labeling-Created and maintained Purchase Orders for sales sample sets

-Purchased and distributed notions and fabric to domestic factories -created and maintained BOM and trim projection sheets-Created and maintained specification packages for garments produced off-shore-Assisted operations team with systems maintenance and import/export documentation-Assisted lead designer with illustrating for presentation boards (Adobe Illustrator)