Adnan Jinnah
Apparel Development & Production Consultant · Hill House Home
Portland, OR
In My Own Words
Over two decades in apparel production have taught me that fashion is never just about appearances. It’s about empowering self-expression and encouraging people to own their own vision of what the world can be. I’m constantly seeking new opportunities to help brands embody their vision in the face of fierce competition and exacting resource constraints, whether that means brainstorming new products, negotiating with vendors, or expanding and streamlining operations to keep pace with ambitious delivery timelines. I have managed production for boutiques to globally recognized brands, giving me a uniquely holistic perspective on everything from routine logistical snags to higher-level competitive risks and opportunities. In addition, I balance my seasoned operational and strategic knowledge with a constant (joyful) awareness that I will never be done learning. There are always new fires to put out when you’re bringing something to market, but experience has taught me that if you treat your team members like rock stars, that’s exactly how they’ll perform. So, whatever the challenge, I blend a ruthless work ethic with unfailing positivity and an integrity-driven, approachable leadership style that inspires trust and commitment. My greatest strengths include: Knits, Wovens, Athletic Wear, Contemporary Wear, Intimate Apparel, Denim, Technical Garments & Outerwear, Domestic & International Apparel Production & Sourcing, Logistics, R&D and Product Development, Textile & Garment Construction, Wash & Garment Dye Processes, Raw Materials Management & Purchasing, Vendor & Supplier Relations, Cost Control & Quality Assurance and Leadership
Work Experience
Apparel Development & Production Consultant
Hill House Home2022 – Present
Project managed new Swim and Athletic Apparel category creation from conception to launch. • Guided Design and Development team by sourcing Athletic knit and woven fabrics. • Collaborated with cross-functional teammates including design, development, and marketing. • Tested fabrics for Colorfast, Crocking, Strength, and Elongation using 3rd Party testing facilities. • Tri Sourced domestic and international suppliers for garment development and production. • Developed specialty trim for built-in bras as well as branding. • Monitored and managed supply chain constraints. • Allocated styles based on raw materials geographics, factory MOQ, and factory capacity. • Celebrated milestones. • Facilitated 3rd party for quality assurance. Apparel
Apparel Development & Production Manager
FORME LIFE2021 – 2022
Developed a brand collaboration athletic apparel collection with a celebrity stylist which included sourcing fabrics, outsourcing pattern making, digitizing, grading and sampling. • Developed and produced FORME merchandise including apparel, soft goods and hard goods. • Managed inventory and lifecycle for products produced. • Assembled Style #’s, Sku’s and Bom’s for data upload to Arena PLM. • Created project status tracking reports for cross functional teams. • Assisted Project Manager with NetSuite MRP & ERP data build. • Supported Operations and Logistics team in buildout of small parcel warehouse
CMT Domestic Production Manager
Frankies Bikinis2021 – 2021
Communicated with 7 domestic swimwear and apparel contractors by managing product deliveries, costs and quality of garments in addition to managing a team of coordinators and assistants. • Executed brand collaborations with ALO, Naomi Osaka, Surf Rider and Haile Steinfeld. • Responsible for producing 100K units domestically. • Created production time and action calendars for Development and Pre-Production department to follow. • Built cost sheets and negotiated CMT cost for all domestic groups per multi drops season. • Partnered with domestic cutting facility to ensure timely cutting and send outs. • Communicated with Operation, Web and Wholesale teams weekly to discuss delivery dates.
Director of Production
Planet Blue2020 – 2020
Guided production team for Blue Life – Planet Blue’s Private label collection sold to Planet Blue’s 13 brick and mortar locations as well as 3rd party retailers. • Established new processes and procedures for production handoff meetings with Domestic and Overseas factories. • Created & negotiated target costs for all collections for each season including swimwear.
Production Manager - Freelance
Calder Blake2017 – 2020
Drove the entire seasonal domestic production lifecycle for 1,200 units per season, from design handoff to final garment delivery, with a focus on negotiating competitive pricing and lead times with sewing factories to deliver exceptional quality against tight resource constraints. • Drove on-time delivery against 6-week timelines by creating and maintaining WIP chart and Time and Action Calendars. • Ensured exceptional production quality by managing and partnering with a wide range of teams, including mark and grader, cutters, sample sewers, dye house, and factory.
Production Manager - Freelance
We Are Leone2018 – 2019
Oversaw all domestic factory development and production—including seasonal costing and comprehensive management of fabric and trim orders—for ~3K units per season of this trending women’s apparel line featuring bold textile prints and heavyweight silk fabrics. • Supported $1MM increase in sales within a year while leading a lean team of 5; negotiated competitive financing terms with a fabric mill and factory to drive production against tight resource constraints. • Minimized fabric waste while creating a unique look by developing sashay bags and intimates with negative space patterns.
Production and Product Development Manager
THROUGH62014 – 2017
Directed end-to-end product development of global-style silhouettes and innovative knits and wovens, including sublimate-able fleeces, 30s jerseys, and moisture-wicking fabrics for DTC On Demand Manufacturing. Managed product development team of 4 and production team of 46 for 2 shifts, including roller press operators, cutters, and sewing operators. Hired, mentored, and motivated most of the production and development staff. • Increased production rate 30% and maximized hourly garment output per shift while producing 21K garments monthly for speed-to-market orders by leading a roller press team of 9. • Partnered with owners to expand an innovative on-demand factory from 1,500 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. running 16 hours daily. • Supported product innovations, including a substitution for traditional flat-lock stitches for flexibility and water-tight seal. • Marketed adult / youth apparel and home goods via partnerships with celebrities and sports stars, including Nomar Garciaparra, Mia Hamm, Ken Block / Hoonigans, 30 Seconds to Mars, Party Favor, and DJ Marshmello. • Managed all on-demand cut and sew full sublimation production and product development. • Streamlined cost controls and inventory management by annually issuing fabric and soft goods purchase orders based on internal projections and creating / managing cost sheets for all products. • Established a fabric supply chain tailored to on-demand manufacturing operations.
Production Manager - Freelance
Prismsport2014 – 2014
–Managed all soft goods production for an agile women’s activewear brand and a contemporary women’s fashion line, liaising among domestic and import factories, sub-contractors, sample sewers, cutters, and pattern makers to drive purchasing and creation of trims, fabrics, and whole garments. Handled cutting tickets and WIP reports. Managed all production and sales samples for Prismsport bicoastally.
Associate Manager - Global Fabric R&D and Production
GAP, INC - 1969 Denim2013 – 2014
Oversaw domestic US production of 100K units monthly for a classic denim line (Made In America label) across adults, youth, and toddlers. Served as primary point of contact for a cross-functional design, technical design, and mill office team of 40, as well as domestic factory and laundry and Gap international sourcing offices. • Traveled to create fabric and garment development strategies with international partners • Translated thorough global trend and competitor research into insights to streamline selection of promising base fabrics and market launch of new designs in alignment with strict price-point requirements • Laid robust foundation for competitive differentiation by researching fabric, wash technique, and embellishment trends • Ensured cohesive strategy and quality standards for fabric production by partnering with design, production, and international mill offices to develop new fabrics; facilitating testing of all fabric prior to bulk orders; and building / maintaining a fabric swatch and garment library • Praised by superiors for rapid adaptation to internal processes, dedication to constantly improving R&D and technical product skills, and proactive commitment to supporting colleagues during periods of rapid change
Production Manager
AIKO / Jeunesse / A.N.D Denim2009 – 2013
Owned domestic and import production for 12K units per season across 3 brands, including hands-on management of relations and negotiations with all factories and laundries; purchasing trims, fabrics, garments, and full packages; seasonal costing / planning; and creation / tracking of time and action calendars. Supported sales and merch team of 10 and a total team of 20+. • Decreased unsold inventory 40% by collecting and analyzing sell-through reports from large clients. • Developed and implemented garment buy strategy in partnership with CEO, sales team, and merchandisers.
Production Manager - Intimates
Booty Parlor2006 – 2009
Negotiated competitive production pricing and timelines with domestic and overseas vendors and manufacturers, including establishment of new relationships, delivery of fitting corrections, sourcing, ordering, and approval of all fabrics and trims.
Production Manager
Underglam Lingerie2003 – 2006
Managed the entire production lifecycle for ~2K units per season. Created a special set of intimates for a Sophia Bush movie role. Streamlined the entire production process and supported in-house sales team.
