SR. FREELANCE DESIGNER/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Summary Product Development Manager/Sr. Designer Apparel, Packaging, Graphics. Responsible delivering fashion needs wide range products. Ability collaborate Product Development team, execute production. Create trend/theme boards, color palettes hand/computer sketch. Strong understanding production well cost structure technical packages. Ability provide clear, accurate, complete specifications style. Area Expertise: Strong fabric knowledge Cut n Sew, Woven's, Sweaters; Skills Adobe Creative Suites-Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign-CC, Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, Power Point, Lotus Notes, Outlook. CAD- Ned Graphics-Easy Weave, Easy Knit, Coloring Repeat. Working knowledge U4ia Kaledo. PDM/PLM. Experience Sr. Freelance Designer/Product Development Manager 07/2012 Current Company Name City State Worked cross functionally building maintaining relationships product development departments. Execute product details including construction, detail, color, form, style, fit, graphic application, trim, etc. Worked directly clients stages development production. Worked clients selling designing interior homes BALLARD DESIGNS/POTTERY BARN KIDS. Developed packaging multiple apparel /footwear companies TJX/AVERY DENNISON. Designed graphic design -t-shirts/pet wear B POSITIVE PROJECT/PETRAGEOUS DESIGNS. Designed Children's apparel including sleepwear, sweater sets, rompers, dresses BABY TOGS/BABY FAIR/ZUTANO. Sr. Apparel Designer/Product Manager 10/2002 06/2012 Company Name City State Managed developed product development process. Designed artwork graphics specific classifications apparel focusing Men's, Ladies, Children's apparel. Worked product teams build design garments fit costing structure providing new exciting assortments. Cross functional leader led teams including merchants, overseas offices, management, product development drive accountability enroll team commitment meet business objectives. Use relevant appropriate resources accurately determine, anticipate validate current future trends, competition, retail landscape business drivers. Grew Children's Sweater business $100,000 business $10,000.000.00 business 10 years. Designed 600 unique styles 4 month period time. Saved 30K print development utilizing artwork prints departments. Monitored production flow accordance company calendar. Reviewed WIP (work progress) reports ensure time delivery. Provided accurate sketches including detailed close-ups technical designs. Approved Submits including lab dips, knit downs, strike offs, label/packaging, fit production. Trained mentored team 3 Designers 20 Freelance Contractors. Senior Designer/Product Manager 09/1999 10/2002 Company Name City State Merchandised designed product line children's junior's cut -n- sew, woven fabrications. Supervised sourcing process achieve best possible cost throughout creation process. Managed sourcing ordering fabric yardage, trim details specific classifications season. Created utilized PDM design sketches specification pages. Attended fittings prototype meetings production samples. Responsible merchandising Apparel product per delivery. Partnered team throughout development cycle initial tech pack, print fabrications end product. Responsible completing technical line drawings, keeping visual needs date, building detailed tech packs. Present effectively confidently levels organization Prepares global price proposals using established tools guidelines. Consulted Buyers MMC competitive situations arise. Traveled overseas offices Asia 2-4 times year ensure correct fabrication, development, execution production accurate. Strong organizational, time management, communication presentation skills. Managed 2 designers, created mentored designer's pathway growth promoted. Home Textiles Account Manager Company Name City State Managed development process design implementation- home décor, candles, seasonal products, domestics, home textiles. Worked overseas factories sample, negotiate price package line items sale. Worked buyers development offshore sourcing seasonal programs. Presented merchandised plan-o-gram Buyer seasonal programs end caps. Worked designers creating bedding, window treatments tocreate mix match line. Responsible executing key strategies projects, creating mood boards aid buyers. Managed team 4 Assistants. Education Training Bachelor Science Textile Design 1992 Syracuse University City State Skills Product/Brand Development Trend/Color Sourcing/Negotiation Print Repeat/Textile Design Technical Fit Knitwear Expert