Emilee G. Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Wa, Us

Tacoma, Washington

• Designed, merchandised & developed a Snowsports & Rain wear line - consisting of 25 styles• Managed product development of all garments and accessories for up to 10 brands at a time• Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards • Worked with suppliers and factories for all trim development• Managed fabric sourcing by working with multiple suppliers and vendors• Worked with Director of Production to create call outs for in-house printable garments• Designed & developed special active wear collection and holiday accessories line for street wear brand• Created artwork concepts and final designs for motosport glove brand while following through to production• Developed weight lifting accessories and garments for local fitness brand• Managed product development of fleece and sun shirts for leading durable cooler brand

Tacoma, Washington

• Worked with Softgoods Division Manager and Sales Manager in creating line each season• Developed line lists and timelines for each season• Created color palettes based on trend research and merchandised the line for each season• Sourced fabrics with overseas suppliers• Requested and controlled lab dips• Built and maintained accurate tech packs/BOMs/spec pages while managing the flow and communication to vendors and factory partners. • Traveled to international factories to inspect samples and attend meetings• Presented the new collection at company sales meetings• Prepared copy for seasonal workbooks

Tacoma, Washington

• Designed up to 15 Women’s Outerwear styles along with several layering pieces each season• Daily correspondence with international factories and company offices• Traveled to international factories to inspect samples and attend pricing meetings• Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards• Built and maintained accurate tech packs/BOMs/spec pages while managing the flow and communication to vendors and factory partners• Tracked and reviewed all prototypes, sales, and pre-production samples against the tech pack specifications quality, design accuracy, and functionality; both new, updated, and carry over• Analyzed pricing of each garment to prepare for negotiations with factories• Worked with graphic designer and suppliers to develop trims and packaging• Worked with Product Manager to prepare sales tools for European and US meetings• Managed development of trims on garments• Created color palette story boards for sales meeting presentations• Worked on special construction projects such as creating a fully helmet compatible hood

Maui, Hawaii

• Proactively communicated with vendor partners and contractors during the entire development process, working diligently to manage changes, eliminate errors and costly production delays• Communicated with factories daily• Worked with fabric suppliers on lab dips, sourcing, testing and fabric orders• Managed all trim development• Assisted with fulfilling orders, customer service and inventory control• Worked with a team to organize and host an annual charity paddle board race

Tacoma, Washington

• Designed up to 15 Women’s Outerwear styles along with several layering pieces each season• Daily correspondence with international factories and company offices• Traveled to international factories to inspect samples and attend pricing meetings• Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards• Built and maintained accurate tech packs/BOMs/spec pages while managing the flow and communication to vendors and factory partners• Tracked and reviewed all prototypes, sales, and pre-production samples against the tech pack specifications quality, design accuracy, and functionality; both new, updated, and carry over• Analyzed pricing of each garment to prepare for negotiations with factories• Worked with graphic designer and suppliers to develop trims and packaging• Worked with Product Manager to prepare sales tools for European and US meetings• Managed development of trims on garments• Created color palette story boards for sales meeting presentations• Worked on special construction projects such as creating a fully helmet compatible hood

Associate Of Science - As, Fashion/Apparel Design

At SCCC in the Apparel Design program, our work was very technical based. Every day was spent patterning, sewing and finishing garments..

General Education