Devon Figueroa
Product Development/Apparel Designer/Production Manager · Independent Contracting
LOS ANGELES, CA
In My Own Words
Product Developer and Apparel Designer with degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, and Menswear Design.
Work Experience
Product Development/Apparel Designer/Production Manager
Independent Contracting2020 – Present
Manage design, development, & production for multiple brands domestically. • Create/manage tech packs & pattern cards for sewing/cutting facilities. • Source fabric, trim, & contractors according to brand needs. • Manage fit revisions & communicate to patternmaker or conduct revisions. • Created sketches & graphic artwork as needed to achieve finished product.
Production/Product Development Manager
Hot Topic Inc.2019 – 2020
Multi-brand retailer specializing in licensed product for multiple markets. • Maintained cost sheets & HTS classifications in PLM system. • Ensured accurate & timely product test reports were received. • Developed licensed product (Warner Brothers, Ghibli, & Disney). • Managed multi-season calendars & COGS reports for multiple brands. • Initiated & created organic/sustainable fabric library for Box Lunch stores.
Men’s Design/Product Development/Production
The Forecast Agency2017 – 2019
Trading company developing licensed & private label product for major retailers. • Managed shipping/routing process including shipment schedules & HTS. • Communicated with licensor on product revisions to achieve approved status. • Built compliance & PLM processes according to retail partner requirements. • Design licensed, private label & branded apparel for menswear market. • Responsible for sourcing compliant factories & visit 3 times a year.
Product Development & Production Manager
Black Scale Inc.2015 – 2017
Men’s streetwear label with multiple storefronts around the world. • Create & manage tech packs for men’s garments & accessories. • Daily communication with overseas & domestic vendors. • Acted as assistant designer for sketches, artwork prep & consultation. • Managed sampling process from proto to SMS to PP and TOP samples.
Menswear Product Development Intern
Nordstrom Product Group2015 – 2015
• Assist Mens Product Development Manager with Men's fine tailored suitings, dress shirts, and furnishings. • Edit and manage tech pack from proto stage to production stages. • Worked with design team to communicate design intent in tech packages and to overseas vendors.
