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PLM/developer of product
Grenade Gloves
Feb 2014 - Sep 2014 (7 months)
Develop product for knit hats, ball caps, knit glove, snowboard gloves, snowboard outerwear, board shorts, jackets and accessories from concept to completion
Make all tech packs
Make season line list and make sure that it matches our budget constraints and market needs
Do all trend research and colorway color options
Communicate on a daily basis with our factories in China and Taiwan
Design product when needed.
Manage the sourcing and ordering of materials.
Manage the art and design team
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Glove Product developer
DAKINE
Sep 2008 - Sep 2013 (5 years)
Source materials (textile, knits and hardware) for the glove line
Create product and guide the process to put a new product in the market
Work effectively as part of a team and independently to develop product
Research current trends and colors for our glove line
Develop Gloves from the drawings to completed product
Communicate on a daily basis with our factories in China and Vietnam for glove development and packaging development.
Communicate on a daily basis with our fabric suppliers in China and Taiwan to complete fabric development and make sure there is timely delivery for production.
Perfect the fit of the glove by using my patterning, sewing and communication skills.
Support my team in anyway they require, including design, patterning, putting together specs and colorways.
Reworking existing artwork so it better fits the glove scale.
Designing all quilting patterns
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Showroom and Design Manager
MMP, Inc.
Jun 2006 - Dec 2007 (1 year 6 months)
Took verbal directions and applied concepts to existing artwork. Scanned images using Photoshop.
Applied given color palates to scanned image using Photoshop. Made digital artwork from camera pictures and scans for employer’s portfolio and contracted clients to use for clothing design.
Assisted owner’s in purchasing fabric artwork by studying trends and established clients.
Attended textile shows and assisted owners in selling created products to prospective clients in the fabric industry.
Answered phones, maintained records of artwork and licensing. Worked as a team member and independently. Supervised projects and insured quality of end products to be submitted to supervisor for approval of use.
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office manager
Large Screen Video Imaging, LLC
2002 - 2004 (2 years)