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

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