Peyton Davidson

• Design and develop custom apparel collections for hospitality, lifestyle, and luxury brands, translating brand identity into cohesive and functional product assortments.
• Manage the end-to-end design and development process for 30+ concurrent collections from concept through production.
• Manage the development of 50+ new products simultaneously, conducting fit reviews, coordinating construction revisions, and approving prototypes for production readiness.
• Conduct fit evaluations and communicate construction, measurement, and pattern corrections to vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and production readiness.
• Maintain sample tracking and development calendars across multiple collections, ensuring timely approvals and vendor follow-up.
• Create color palettes, print designs, embroidery artwork, embellishments, and product concepts aligned with client objectives and market trends.
• Develop and maintain line sheets, tech packs, and product development documentation to support cross-functional teams and production execution.
• Participate in fit sessions, evaluating garment fit, balance, proportion, and construction to ensure alignment with design intent and customer expectations.
• Review and update garment specifications, measurement standards, and construction details throughout the development process.
• Partner with domestic and international vendors to manage development calendars, production timelines, sample approvals, and quality standards across 15+ active collections.
• Source and develop fabrics, trims, and materials with a focus on aesthetics, performance, durability, and comfort.
• Collaborate with designers, interns, and manufacturing partners throughout sample development and bulk production, providing technical communication, troubleshooting, and quality review.

• Led chapter operations, supervising 4 direct reports and coordinating efforts of 16 indirect reports within executive and leadership teams.
• Oversaw calendar by scheduling events and ensuring timely execution of deadlines.
• Facilitated discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion to celebrate and represent various cultures within the chapter.
• Trained and mentored emerging leaders, fostering leadership development

• Maintained over 300 tech packs for woven tops and bottom, knit tops, outerwear, headwear, soft accessories.
• Created 10 tech flats for woven tops and bottoms, knit tops, outerwear, and headwear.
• Reviewed and provided feedback on over 80 pre-production and quality control sample garments, identifying potential issues and ensuring alignment with design specifications.
• Assisted in evaluating and approving lab dips for color accuracy and consistency.
• Researched wash test results and reported to Senior Product Development Manager and CEO.
• Developed a grading template in Excel for tech packs, covering men's tops (XS-6XL) and bottoms (26-64), and women's tops (XS-6XL) and bottoms (26-64).
• Communicated with vendors via email.
• Organized and maintained an efficient filing system for samples, swatches, and design documents, improving accessibility and organization.
• Worked closely with cross-functional (product development, buying, design, sales, accounting, and client service) teams.

• Collaborated with the director and production designer to develop and execute the creative vision for character costumes.
• Transformed existing garments into unique costumes that aligned with the project’s aesthetic and character development.
• Performed on-set garment alterations and repairs to ensure costume integrity and fit.

• Enhanced client experience by building relationships and providing personalized styling recommendations.
• Utilized in-depth knowledge of inventory (in-store and online) to assist customers in selecting fashion pieces.
• Advised customers on styles, fits, and trends to align with their personal aesthetics.
• Handled financial transactions, including sales, returns, and exchanges, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Processed received shipments and outgoing shipments.