Eileen Wilson
ENTREPRENEUR/CONSULTANT · TekGurl Solutions
Blaine, WA
In My Own Words
A global professional and product creation expert with top skills in technical fit and sizing execution for some of the industry’s most recognized brands. Sustainability and technology driven innovator who synthesizes creativity, craft, and technology in bringing ideas to life. Influencer who inspires creativity and energy to build the best products in today’s fast-paced competitive business environments.
Work Experience
ENTREPRENEUR/CONSULTANT
TekGurl Solutions2020 – Present
Using emerging technologies to elevate processes and streamline development cycles, supporting clients with an innovative approach to creating product. • Offering digital transformation and innovation consulting • Providing talent assessment and evaluation • Executing virtual prototypes for faster, more sustainable development • Supporting clients with digital patternmaking and grading services https://tekgurl.com/
DIRECTOR, FIT TECHNOLOGY
lululemon athletica2019 – 2020
Implemented emerging 3D technologies in product creation, supporting integration with existing systems. Researched, assessed, and recommended technologies to support more sustainable ways of working. Maintained oversight of fit standards and sizing across the business. • Created the VICE (Virtual Image Creation Engineer) team, hiring in new talent and upskilling existing team members to manage the growing virtual prototype demands • Led the development of extended sizing (0-20) for women’s, bringing inclusivity and diversity to the Women’s product line • Produced innovative ways to review virtual product ideas prior to creating physical samples, supporting sustainability • Created standards for virtual prototype development, improving process efficiency • Organized and executed training in 3D software for cross-functional team members for the deployment of the new technologies in the development cycle
DIRECTOR, GLOBAL FIT
lululemon athletica2014 – 2019
Drove the standardization of fit and grading across women’s, men’s, and ivivva girls, influencing thousands of styles annually. Executed high profile special projects (Asia Fit, 2016 Olympics, NFL) to increase brand visibility. • Developed the company’s first custom women’s body form, in collaboration with Alvanon, creating a standard base size for the entire Women’s product line • Created Asia Fit patterns and templates to launch this size range, resulting in over $4 million in sales for the first six months and over $31 million for the first full year • Created custom-fit game day outfits for the Canadian Women’s Beach Volley team for the 2016 Rio Olympics • Delivered special sizing for outfitting NFL coaches (fitting in person on the Seahawks, et al) of the iconic ABC pants • Managed of a team of over 20 Pattern Engineers and Fit Specialists, overseeing the development of new blocks and seasonal styles, and providing technical fit and patternmaking training, resulting in the increased skill and advancement of team members
DIRECTOR OF TECHNICAL DESIGN
The La Jolla Group2010 – 2014
Maximized quality and speed of the Technical Design team’s output through process innovation for the development and fit approval of all brands and categories of action sport apparel. • Standardized grade rules for all brands/size ranges for optimum consistent fit • Identified common fit and construction issues and provided hands-on training to technical team for improved fit across product • Implemented visual, technically driven vendor sample comments for improved end results, expediting approval process • Supported the development, training, and implementation of Lectra PLM for effective data management • Executed sourcing and development for Swimwear and 365 Hybrid Activewear • Streamlined the swimwear development process through pattern blocks and a library of construction technical sketches to replace physical sew-bys
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Kellwood Western Region2006 – 2010
Managed 45+ Product Development team members, across multiple size ranges and product categories, producing over 4000 styles per year, for approximately $40 million in business on monthly calendar deliveries. • Coordinated 1st through production patternmaking, technical design, and evaluation of vendor samples throughout the production fit approval process • Improved department efficiency through the implementation of standard procedures and processes, expanded use of computer technologies, and through the use of eForms created specifically for interdepartmental needs
