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Product Developer II

Engineering & Production

Experienced designer in activewear and outerwear. Expert at tech pack production, and skilled at interfacing with domestic and foreign factories. Keen interest in advanced fabrics and materials.
Strong background in fashion design and business management. Eye for details and trend analysis.  Hardworking, self-motivated, and results-driven team player. 

Passionate outdoor and extreme sports enthusiast. 

Product Developer II , Nike Running and Training Accessories
Company Name JR286 Full-time
Dates EmployedSep 2018 – Present
Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos
LocationLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
• Manage projects with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the product seasonal calendar.
• Partner with Design to proactively manage styling, material and trim requirements relative to manufacturability, performance, quality, cost, lead-times and minimums.
• Ensure target pricing as well as overall performance to meet and/or exceed brief goals.
• Responsible for product specs/tech packs for all styles and communication to factory partners from concept to buy-ready stage.
• Responsible for maintaining development documentation, including product specs/tech packs, proto notes and final specification.
• Responsible for editing and finalization of Bill of Materials/Tech Pack for assigned styles.
• Responsible for accuracy of development tracking reports information to confirm that calendar dates and timelines are being adhered to.
• Implemented POM to improve fit standardization, while working with factories to improve quality standards. 
• Ensure wear testing, physical testing, and required certification is passed.
• Initiated material sourcing, strong knowledge of material trends and innovative technology.
• Seasonal travel for development trips, and trade shows

• Lead and managed multiple projects in pre and post production for clients & agencies
• Ensuring all deliverables are met in a timely manner within the company resulting in increased sales
• Managed daily communications with factories, import and domestic vendors
• Understand design requirements to ensure product development is meeting the goals for quality, aesthetic and maintaining margin
• Leveraged technical knowledge, and material sourcing to provide top quality products

Independent Product Development and Consultation

- Research and development of new materials 
- Providing specialized design services for high-end residencies and Super yachts
- Supporting the process of defining, prioritizing and executing new product innovations 
- SAP implementation

Designer and Product Developer

- Responsible for sample fit, sizing, design updates
- Patternmaking and sample sewing for Apparel and Outerwear
- Product development
- BOM updates
- Production changes and communication

Technical and Outerwear Developer

- Assisted in production and development of apparel lines for menswear line
- Fabric and trim sourcing
- Inventory management and distribution with stores
- Created selling reports and worked with factories

Design Intern

- Analyzed season collections for trends for womenswear
- Researched trends for Global Womenswear Director Nicole Fischelis
- Create Flat Sketches & Hand Sketches

-Researched trends
-Illustrated concepts for Product Development director
-Sourced fabrics and updated tech packs 
-Performed basic office duties

Eden Sires is a Product Developer II at JR286 - Nike Licensee in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Eden Sires — Product Developer II at JR286 - Nike Licensee

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Parsons School of Design