Madelyn Ulrich Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

I'm an National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches & MindBodyGreen Certified Health Coach. I

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Intimates, Shape wear, Sleepwear, and Performance wear, & Swimwear

New York, US

• Manage, mentor, and coach design team and technical teams leading design direction across all categories including intimates, shape wear, hosiery, active wear, lounge wear, and denim.
• Partner with merchandising and PD in building line plans from design conception through final product stage to ensure alignment with brand vision and business targets
• Integrate continuous development of current brand consumer with new customer business growth
• Brand ambassador for any PR/Press needs
• Present Inspiration boards, fabric selection, color palette, and silhouette ideas to VP of Design and Merchandising
• Responsible for overseeing tech team and tech pack process including drawings, measurements, construction, design details specs, trims sheets and BOMs

New York, US

• Lead Design Direction for all categories after exit of Co-Founder Heather Thomson continuing to execute Yummie brand identity while managing design team
• Partner with merchandising and PD in building line plans from design conception through final product stage to ensure alignment with brand vision and business targets
• Oversee all color selection, lab dips, strike offs, fabric and development materials
• Meet with and direct licensees seasonally to ensure product is consistent with brand identity
• Partnered with marketing by attending product and lifestyle photo shoots to maintain design intent and product styling
• Traveled internationally to manage development, production and to identify new market trends

New York, US

• Led design direction under Co-Founder for all categories
• Headed launch of bras, lounge and leggings within 3-4 months of start date
• Responsible for development and execution of all designs while managing a 3 person team
• Partnered with all key departments including merchandising, product development, technical design, marketing, planning, and sales to ensure growth of business targets

New York, US

• Designed and managed private label intimates, shapewear, active wear, and sleep wear across multiple contemporary, junior, and missy brands from concept to production stages
• Directed agents/factories managing production schedules, fabric/trim sourcing, and all color approval processes
• Traveled to international markets such as Asia and Europe to assist in overseeing production processes, conduct meetings with potential vendors, and trend research
• Obtained ownership of key accounts, creating buyer relationships resulting in business growth while also managing design work for private label line
• Serve as main point of contact with sales team, working collaboratively to achieve target costs by leading price negotiations
• Liaise with buyers for all accounts, managing relationships to ensure continued partnerships and business growth

New York, US

• Designed private label intimates and sleep wear across multiple mass market brands
• Created color and print concepts as well as managed fabric, trim sourcing, and color approvals
• Worked with technical design prior to fit to obtain initial specs for costing and development purposes
• Created organizational tools to monitor the development and production process from start to ship
• Served as main point of contact with the sales seam, working collaboratively to achieve target costs

New York, New York, US

• Assisted Import Manager with all production tracking using WinFashion and Excel
• Commented and advised approvals on all fabrication, trims, and lab dips
• Dyed garments and trims for showroom and buyer samples as needed
• Generated spreadsheets tracking all lab dips, re-submits, approvals and production timelines
• Communicated daily with overseas factories regarding sourcing, approvals, and fit.

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• Worked directly with Betsey Johnson and RTW design team in preparation for the Fall/Winter 2007 collection
• Supervised in house dye room used for all color matching for F/W '07 show fabric and trims
• Assisted in flat sketching and line development using both Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Compiled design/tech packs including fabric and trim, sketches, and layouts for embroidery
• Fabric and Trim sourcing in the NY market, as well as overseas SKILLSFlat Sketching, Technical/Garment Construction Knowledge, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft: Excel, Word, and Outlook