Bianka Meily

Digital Creation Lead (ETW) · Sun Day Red (The Followed)

San Marcos, CA

In My Own Words

Apparel industry professional with experience in design and development. Seeking creative opportunities in the athletic and outdoor apparel industry. I believe in telling stories through creative design and innovative product creation.

Work Experience

Junior Product Developer

Sun Day Red (The Followed)

2023 – 2024

• Create and manage BOMs from design files, submit tech packs to vendors throughout the development process. • Evaluate lab dip submits, trim samples, packaging samples for approvals. • Maintain and manage fabric and trim library, ensure that database is up to date. • Receive product samples and maintain tracking documents. Coordinate with tech to review samples on time. • Daily communication with overseas vendors ensuring that corrections and updates are executed. • Assist with costing and sourcing activities, work with vendors to develop new and innovative materials

Digital Creation Lead (ETW)

Nike

2022 – 2023

• Managed design files. Coordinating between design team, apparel production studio, and product creation team to ensure images and product information are accurate. • Assign, track, and manage daily tasks. Keeping files for assigned categories up to date. (via Wrike, Smartsheets, and other collaborative tools) • Support other categories/dimensions as needed

Assistant Designer

Perry Ellis International / Nike Swim

2022 – 2022

• Assist senior designer through the product creation process. • Develop concepts, color palettes, graphics, trims and mood boards. • Conduct market research to identify seasonal trends within silhouettes, print, color, and techniques. • Manage technical files, create 2D sketches, 3D mockups, and updating as needed. • Assist design team with administrative tasks and special projects.

Merchandise Operations Coordinator

Perry Ellis International / Nike Swim

2021 – 2022

Perry Ellis International / Nike Swim • Assist in set up and creation of product briefs, line plan, line assortments, presentations, etc. • Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis • Setup and update styles in PLM, create linesheets on NuOrder • Maintain data management systems (Nike LMS, MMX, UPC reports, etc.) • Submit artwork and concepts through legal channels for approval (Anaqua) • Assist in processing and distribution of salesman samples

Product Development Assistant

Pair of Thieves

2019 – 2021

Product Development and Design Intern (April 2019 - October 2019) Technical Design Assistant (October 2019 - March 2020) Product Development Assistant (March 2020 - April 2021) • Handle daily communication with domestic and overseas vendors. Communicating feedback and comments between product team and vendors. • Coordinate product samples, update status, tracking shipments, and distribution. • Collaborate with tech and design teams ensuring all art files/tech packs align and up to date. • Organize and maintain sample libraries (fabric/trim/pre-pro/etc.) • Assist product development manager with costing, presentations, sourcing, and special projects.