Ryan Ledoux Email & Phone Number

• Lead weekly fittings with cross-functional partners in Design and Product Development• Use Clo 3D to conduct virtual fittings, create and edit 3D files for Design, and make detailed pattern corrections• Create tech packs for a variety of different commodities in children’s sportswear, including knits, wovens, and sweaters• Communicate pattern, fit, and construction changes to vendors from development through to production• Measure and evaluate fit samples to ensure construction, pattern, and fit meets our standards and designers’ intent• Work with cross-functional partners to ensure seasonal milestones are met, and recommend changes where necessary to meet costing requirements• Develop and maintain an evolving library of block patterns to ensure fit consistency across boy’s sportswear

Toronto, Canada Area

• Developed hundreds of new accessories and apparel silhouettes, including baby and adult apparel, and licensed merchandise for large retailers• Developed several custom branded apparel and accessory collections, including men’s activewear, outerwear, and hosiery• Made detailed comments and communicated with vendors regarding fit, quality, and design changes• Have a good understanding USA and Canada labelling and safety regulations for apparel

525 Denison St, Markham, On

• Evaluated quality, fit, and design of apparel samples from development through to production• Created tech packs and sent detailed comments to vendors• Worked with design team to ensure production issues are resolved and deadlines are met• Ensured seasonal testing, inspections and 3rd party audits are completed on time and to clients’ specifications• Maintained costing spreadsheets, and helped to cost new product with vendors

Toronto, Ontario

Did in-depth research on a wide range of topics for the book Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present, by Alison Matthews David.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Oversaw team operations during manufacturing of custom barrister’s waistcoats, shirts, robes, and accessories• Marked, cut, and sewed custom garments to clients’ measurements• Communicated with shipping team to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards