• Merchandise In line styles for all channels of distribution/catalogs – design collaboratively with Design Director to streamline offerings. Make all lines look cohesive and part of one brand.• Maintain and enforce development calendar and timeline – keep design team on schedule.• Learn and maintain excellent working knowledge of all In line styles’ construction, costing and market place position and channel of distribution. • Manage costing and construction per style at the maker level for In line styles. Determine best fit makers for production to increase profit margins and ensure quality: Costing/component/maker analysis.• Collaborate with sales teams to acquire data for design development of new styles and improvements.• Manage development/production time to hit target delivery dates.• Create specs for production.• Review incoming pre-production samples and provide comments to maker.• Review and provide approvals to makers for lab dips, components, hangtags/labels etc for In line styles.• Source, sample, quote new packaging concepts.• Point of purchase displays – manage design, spec and production for each channel of distribution - Domestic and overseas production.• Primary liaison to all sales management for In line sales data per style per channel – build and merchandise In line styles based on market demand and data.• Review and continuously improve development and production process as a collaborative effort.• Have working knowledge of each seasons’ fashion trends – work collaboratively with design team on fashion print selection and sales team for silhouette selection per season.• Assist design team in preparing major fashion presentations to major accounts when necessary• Travel to Asia for design and development – average 2-4x per year.

Developed accurate Production Tracking Charts for each season within calendar deadlines. Prepared and lead fit sessions with Design and Pattern Maker for sales samples and approve sample fit. Evaluated samples and communicate changes to internal and external partners. Coordinated with Pattern Maker on block or pattern development. Executed fit according to Tommy Bahama standard specs/blocks and construction. Evaluated bulk fabric, lab-dips, strike offs and trims according to Tommy Bahama standards. Identified problem areas during the approval process and suggests solutions to solve them. Participated in and monitored fittings with other Production employees on other teams. Monitored and ensured production deadlines were met based on the Season Production Calendar, and identified potential problems early to avoid delay in delivery.

Implementing fashion vision and trend into successful product lines. Sketching designs for assigned categories and presenting them effectively. Assisting in sourcing and selecting raw materials. Building accurate spec packs including BOM and technical sketches. Demonstrated a strong understanding of fashion and trend. Demonstrated knowledge of garment construction, fit, pattern making and fabrication. Prepared showroom for successful product line presentation. Took on additional responsibilities as needed to support the designer. Developed and maintained strong partnerships with internal and external partners.

Assisted Senior Designer and Technical Design Associates in preparation of storyboards, accurate and timely proto sample, sales sample, and production specification sheets according to Senior Designers’ and Merchandisers’ instructions. Assisted technical design associates in keeping accurate records of fittings, spec reviews, and ensuring any changes are reflected on Production Spec Sheets