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DockATotDirector of Product Development and Design
Apr. 2021■ Support NPD ideation with evolving trend research and detailed overviews of competitor products within scope.
■ Create technical CADs and generate Line Sheets for NPD finalization and external sales tools.
■ Partner with Director of Quality & Compliance to construct artwork files for on-product labeling and retail packaging to maintain brand aesthetic principles while meeting product-specific regulatory requirements for distribution across global markets.
■ Own all design, development, and production-related communication with external manufacturers; source freelancers to address technical concerns outside of internal team’s capacity.
■ Oversee the product development lifecycle from conceptualization to launch; develop and maintain SKU-specific BOMs and tech packs.
■ Build and disseminate product-specific T&A calendars for internal team and external partner use; monitor WIP progress to ensure timely delivery of T&A milestones.
■ Innovate initiatives to improve performance of existing product categories with updates to quality, costing, production timelines, and compliance with global regulatory landscapes.
■ Regularly work cross-functionally with our President/Founder, VP of Merchandising & Buying, Director of Quality & Compliance, VP of Marketing, and Manager of Logistics & Operations to problem-solve and complete T&A deliverables.
Elie TahariDirector of Product Development
Jan. 2011 - Mar. 2020New York, NY■ Controlled and disseminated development T&A calendar internally and with overseas partners.
■ Executed research and development for factory-supplied raw materials based on new concepts, trends, and innovations.
■ Contributed regularly to design process, including innovation of original prints, embellishment layouts, and trims.
■ Developed and tracked an average of 200 styles / 350 SKUs per season at overseas factories.
■ Monitored WIP factory performance; managed allocations according to sourcing strategies.
■ Oversaw costing activities adhering to calendar milestones and within target margin objectives.
■ Ordered, issued POs, tracked, received, and distributed all factory supplied development fabrics.
■ Analyzed progress reports, cost analysis, and margin analysis based on past and present data.
■ Generated Bill of Materials in the BMS system for eight divisions: Women’s Collection Wovens, Women’s Collection Knitwear, Men’s Collection, Off Price, Made for Outlet, Essentials, T Tahari, and Special Cut/Exclusives.
■ Validated overseas invoices for accuracy, made corrections and deductions with the factories, kept up to date with factory payments.
Vertical Design, Inc.Product Development and Merchandising Associate
Jul. 2008 - Jan. 2011New York, NY■ Collaborated with accounts to design and develop private label merchandise.
■ Regulated pre-production and in-line production issues with clients and factories overseas.
■ Handled specification sheets and assisted in fittings; tracked fit samples.
■ Performed trend research to conceptualize new lines; calculated seasonal projections.
■ Partnered with in-house designers in design and color selection of house line.
■ Provided administrative assistance to the President, EVP of Marketing and Sales, and EVP of Production.
■ Managed calendars and travel arrangements for executives.
■ Presented seasonal line of cashmere and other fine yarns to buyers; facilitated buyer product selection and procured orders.
■ Initiated and cultivated relationships with new accounts; managed database of existing clients.
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