Drive the overall design and product creation strategy for PakaLead the design team to deliver high-quality, well-crafted products that inspire our customersFoster an environment grounded in curiosity creativity and ensure that Paka product innovates in the marketOversee the development, implementation, and execution of product design, construction and fit, ensuring alignment with Paka's brand vision and business strategy

A collaborative approach to consulting, Megan Anne Designs provides expertise for apparel companies by offering exclusive resources that will simplify development and optimize product design.Clients include Alpine Revival; Post-Mastectomy Swimwear; Wear Pact, LLC; Anaway Home; Track Girlz; Sustainable Living Association

Team leader to a collaborative team of designers (FT/PT/Contractual) who work to support and challenge one another to achieve business and personal goals. Responsible for team development, building creative and conceptual processes, and creating a clear path for team members to succeed. Partner with merchandising and marketing teams to drive a strategic product plan. Responsible for collaborating and communicating the strategy for product across women's and men's business. Delegate tasks based on strengths and opportunities for growth.Provide holistic guidance on product and business trends to maximize in season opportunities and drive future development. Analyze brand competitors, shop important markets, review global trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for product lines.Establish and maintain consistent brand identity and integrity by monitoring and directing the product line. Oversee the development process and timeline of product to ensure product design intent and consumer needs are being met.

We deliver powerful brand-centric marketing and product design by joining creative collective forces through a holistic, strategic, and collaborative approach.

Manage trim and color development for all categories, supporting sustainable efforts to redevelop trim and packaging needs.Maintain tracking in conjunction with calendars to ensure on-time development through delivery.Joined Prana’s Responsible Packaging Movement. Establish goals, and offer opportunities to achieve sustainable efforts.

Accountable for developing and executing seasonal product strategies. Oversaw bottoms category sales growth by 18% through launch of an exclusive denim collection designed for inclusive sizing. Co-led the expansion of plus size assortment to 80% of the line. Managed the research and execution of fit/sizing, and competitive analysis of this market segment.Initiate growth opportunities; implemented scalable product collections to offer diversity within the assortment, providing a testing ground for new product, and a platform to build on successes. Launched the first loungewear collection for the company that utilized deadstock fabric. Responsible for defining aesthetic pillars to distinguish brand identity within the market. Elevated the top 10 business-driving styles by leveraging data, analyzing price/value strategy, and through consumer engagement which generated 2% margin improvement. Top 10 styles attribute to 22% of total revenue for the business.Manage Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Quality Control teams; hire and develop highly motivated team members to achieve company wide initiatives, financial targets, and professional development. Improve and implement processes; specializing in lean team management and cross functional coordination for optimal efficiency and collaboration.Integral role in managing brand direction through collaboration with marketing, e-commerce, and visual merchandising.

Lead, facilitate, and inspire apparel design and development team to produce innovative designs that align brand and company-wide initiatives.Consumer expert for the brand with an in-depth understanding of fit and fabrication, consumer expectations, and product performance to continually seek out new ways to develop strong customer focused strategies based on these insights.Develop creative briefs to communicate design vision and direction of the brand to internal and external team members.Drive innovative ways to strengthen brand identity and presence in the marketplace.Collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional team members to achieve harmonious design, merchandising, and marketing vision.Oversees department budget with a focus on maximizing productivity and development opportunities. Reduced product development costs by 40% in one year.Manage creative operations and processes to ensure my team is proactively meeting project deadlines, performing high productivity, and generating creative design.Leverage external relationships with colleagues and vendors to facilitate various opportunities in relation to merchandising and design goals.Continually seek opportunities above and beyond my role to escalate personal and team development.

Manage our design, technical design team and contractors with a focus on building a collaborative and aspirational environmentAnalyze market trends and develop inspirational storylines and color palettes to bring harmony to brand and design visionsConceptualize and design upwards of one hundred new styles a year including sourcing fabric/trims and illustrating technical sketchesDesign and develop all print, embroidery, graphic, and various surface artwork

Design graphic artwork for tops and bottoms in conjunction with seasonal trends and various market collaborationsDevelop unique repeat print designs in conjunction with the brand story and seasonal themesCreate and maintain complex visual line plans, hang tags, and promotional workbooksManage color approvals for production

Manage all RTW Sportswear styles in product execution, fittings, fabric/trim selection, and all design componentsTravel Europe, China, and U.S. to attend premiere fabric/print shows, and shop important stores for trend research and inspirationLead designer of our exclusive Activewear, Footwear, and Accessories from initial concept through fabric selection, artwork/print development, and fittingsCreate and present trend recaps to merchants/key partners, and translate trend ideas and inspiration to develop a salable product

Designer of our Private Label Sleepwear and Yoga collection from initial concept through fabric selection, artwork, and fittingsIllustrate detailed technical flats for each seasonCoordinate and review all quality and trim submits for approval with consideration of buy unit projections and factory minimumsCollaborate with Product Development team to ensure proper fit and high quality construction

Develop technical specification packets based on design conceptsEvaluate range of garments for construction, fit, and quality issues; instruct detailed comments to vendorsCreate technical illustrations to communicate construction details and alterationsConduct competitive analysis on size and fit guides to improve online ordering experience and reduce return rates