Print and graphic development for tees and sun shirts Partnership with CEO/creative director on seasonal trend, color, print, graphics directionNew materials development for key categories including dresses, and activewear Lead in development for logo/b2b program Process improvements for artwork development/tracking, strike off and color matching

Collaboration with merchandising and design to define product opportunities, new fabrications & market trendsManagement of full in line product including mens, women's, woven's, knits, and accessories with over 15 vendors Build, manages, and flexes brands calendar for operational efficiency; partners with vendors to ensure timely delivery of prototypes, market samples, and finished goodsDesign & development from tech pack creation to post production. Construction and details BOMS, graded Specs, proto & fit comments for over 50 new product launches contributing to 1M+ in sales growthProduct improvements for core and carry over product in regards to fit, fabric, function, and marginPartnership with design and sourcing on packaging & label requirements for all goods including partnerships and licensed productTech pack template, BOM database, and fabric library build out Management of development WIP for proto development, product updates, sample tracking, target cost/retails and MOQ’sImplementation of fabric development, strike off/lab dip, tech pack hand off SOP’sLeads cross functional meetings with design, merchandising, planning, and sourcingAnticipates problems and proactively works to resolve development issues, costing challenges, and production Budgeting and project management for consultant technical designer and fit models. Management of fit schedule Development tracking and training for junior product developer International travel for development

Product development from concept work to tech packs and vendor communication. Organizational tools such as seasonal development binders, building and maintaining color/ swatch library, and sample tracking for Justice Lifestyles team.Flat sketches, BOM’s, and tech pack development and send out for Lane Bryant during busy development seasons. Partnership with QC for vendor call outs and comments with US factories. Fabric and silhouette development for women’s Holiday/Spring 2018 Homage Brand. Designer and Seamstress for various projects on a local level.Volunteer personal stylist & inventory management for Dress For Success Denver and Columbus.

Successful brand launch in January 2015 with a 32 million dollar sales increase from 2014-2016.Close partnership and collaboration with cross-functional/overseas teams for seasonal concept, color, fabric, print, graphic direction using trend services, mood boards, line sheets and informational packets. Collaborating with technical design on building core and fashion fits and grades. Leading fits and communicating fit comments to vendors in a clear and concise way.Research and strong partnership with sourcing for seasonal innovation & newness in fabrics and trims. Partnership with merchandising for technology launches with test and learn strategy including tummy control, cooling, anti-microbial, warming, and temperature control in core programs. Presentations to CEO & EVP level for sketch and line review. Proactive with costing and planning challenges. Key communications and teamwork with merchant and product development teams while maintaining strong brand point of view.Domestic travel to New York, Chicago. Outdoor Retailer attendee 2015, 2016.

Development on both core programs and seasonal fashion development. Unique fabric development in burnout, jacquard knits, and knit downs for athleisure product.Managing and developing design process from the trend, sketch, graphics and artwork selection, fabric and wash, trims, and fit.Overseas/vendor communication, technical packages, and line-sheetsDevelopment trip to Korea and Taiwan- working directly with factories and overseas partners.

Knits development for brand launch of ‘JCP’. Focus on quality basics with key fashion items. New fabric & Silhouette development and research.Development of core fabric library and fashion knit downs.Flat sketching, product packs, and line sheets, presentations to the buyers.

Technical packets, trend boards, flats sketches, and design mock-ups for pet apparel and accessories. Aided in the overall design process using both Photoshop and Illustrator. Explored textile/ graphic pattern design.

Packaging and concept design development, hand sketches of candy and plush product with special attention to holiday focused line development for major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Joann’s.