Eden Sires — Product Developer II at JR286 - Nike Licensee
Eden Sires
Product Developer II
Manhattan Beach | United States
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Interests
Yoga
Illustration
Riding my motorcycle
Work experience
JR286 - Nike Licensee
Product Developer II | 08/2018 - Current
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
Self
Independent Product Development and Consultation | 07/2015 - 08/2018
• 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
Glyn Peter Machin
Designer and Product Developer | 02/2014 - 09/2014
- 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
Burton Snowboards
Technical and Outerwear Developer | 06/2012 - 02/2014
- Responsible for sample fit, sizing, design updates
- Patternmaking and sample sewing for Apparel and Outerwear
- Product development
- BOM updates
- Production changes and communication
Rochambeau
Design Intern | 08/2012 - 12/2012
- 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
Macy
Design Intern | 06/2011 - 08/2011
- Analyzed season collections for trends for womenswear
- Researched trends for Global Womenswear Director Nicole Fischelis
- Create Flat Sketches & Hand Sketches
Mast Industries
Design Intern | 12/2009 - 04/2010
-Researched trends
-Illustrated concepts for Product Development director
-Sourced fabrics and updated tech packs
-Performed basic office duties
