Experienced Fashion Product Developer and Production Manager with 10+ years driving the full development cycle of fashion collections, from initial concept to final product. Skilled in zero-waste techniques, production planning, and effective team leadership. Combines creative direction with technical execution to deliver commercially successful and ethically made garments.
Oversaw the overall creative vision and design direction of the brand or product line. Approved final concepts, samples, and presentations before hand-off to production. Acted as the bridge between design and production translating design concepts into manufacturable products. Oversaw prototyping, sampling, and fitting processes for multiple projects and collections. Coordinated with production to ensure manufacturability. Managed the production process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products at the right cost. Monitored quality control and compliance standards. Optimized production efficiency and minimized waste or delays. Troubleshot production issues and ensured corrective action is taken. Managed a team of tailors and seamstresses.
