3D Dpc Team Lead
Lead and Direct Digital Product Creation (DPC) sampling department. Proud to see it grows from modest start with just 2 members into a powerhouse team as an apparel manufacturing vendor.Technical Accomplishments:•Quality Control and Fit: Ensuring all submitted assets meet the buyer's quality standards. Implementing rapid fitting reviews, working closely with Technical Designers to ensure virtual samples closely match the physical draping of fabrics.•Curriculum: Assist onboarding… Show more Lead and Direct Digital Product Creation (DPC) sampling department. Proud to see it grows from modest start with just 2 members into a powerhouse team as an apparel manufacturing vendor.Technical Accomplishments:•Quality Control and Fit: Ensuring all submitted assets meet the buyer's quality standards. Implementing rapid fitting reviews, working closely with Technical Designers to ensure virtual samples closely match the physical draping of fabrics.•Curriculum: Assist onboarding new recruits to match current standard and helping them find their own professional development within the team•Lifelike Presentation: Kickoff CGI implementation for Design Line Reviews•Trims Development: Implementing best practices for 3D modeling, particularly for unique trims.Technical Milestones:•Generated 1.5 TB of assets.•Submitted over 1250 samples.•Conducted 74 work sessions with major brands like Old Navy, Gap, KMART, Target, Walmart, ANF, and Lands End.Co-Management Responsibilities:•Block Engine: Architect a database system (Phase III) for "3-click" access to 40 datasets of fit information, aiding 3D Artists, Technical Designers, and Patternmakers in pattern decisions based on historically approved fit.•Workload Management: Allocate projects to the most suitable 3D Artists while ensuring adherence to buyer standards (Kanban for monitoring, Raci+Jira for Roadmap)•Cross-Department Coordination: We've implemented company-wide whiteboarding tools for streamlined communication during rapid fitting reviews.•Roadmap: Paved initial design for a Tier-4 capable vendor, guiding internal stakeholders on the necessary steps.•Strategic Talent Hunt: Aimed for a diverse team, combining industry veterans with power users for a balanced skill set.•Buyer Communication: Prioritize maintaining strong relationships with direct buyers.•Strategic Engagement Deck: Collaborate with Sales Leadership on presentations to external stakeholders, communicating our business development ideas. Show less
