
Jessica Allen
Manager, Product Development
Raleigh | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Sustainability
Apparel development
Luxury goods
3d (browzwear/clo/ optitex)
Raw materials development
Financial efficiency
In my own words
— JessicaCreative and driven Product Developer with over seven years’ experience in performance apparel, who oversees the design and development of custom teamwear products for high level assets.
Collaborative team player focused on developing high quality products that exceed performance expectations and deliver strong results.
Trajectory
Apr 2022 — Now
Head of Raw Materials · The House of LR&C
Sep 2019 — Apr 2022
Product Developer · Team Sports
•Lead for International On Field team specific development.
•Implemented a process for reducing the amount of physical PP samples seen by 65%.
•Ensure that all styles are Buy Ready by the buy date and work with any cross functional
team on outstanding issues
•Implemented fully 3D samples for SMS.
• Utilized 3D for Team approval of artwork , embellishments and sponsor logos.
•Partner with Sourcing, Design, PLM and Vendors on the development and execution of Bobsled, Skeleton and Speedskating suits for the Olympic teams.
Jan 2016 — Sep 2019
Associate Product Developer · Team Sports
•Manage development and B.O.M of 270 styles on 3 development calendars from concept to product delivery
•Created and implemented the process of Electronic Redlining by utilizing Dropbox,
which drastically reduced the companies paper cost and carbon footprint.
•Implemented use of Optitex 3D to validate artwork sizing and placement, and
establish standards for embellishment placement resulting in reduction of development time and production delays.
•Partner with Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Design, and PLM on Rugby World Cup
styles to ensure that they meet requirements determined by the World Cup board while still meeting design intent and quality standards.
Aug 2009 — Apr 2014
Designer/Seamstress · Kansas State Cheer
•Designed and produced custom designs for sports camp's summer staff members and
independent athletes.
•Assisted in designing uniforms worn by the Kansas State Cheerleading team during
the 2012-2013 season.
•Tailored uniforms for the Kansas State Cheerleading team to improve the uniforms fit
and functionality for the athletes.
•Adapted uniforms for the Fierce Cats, a special needs cheerleading team, improving
the uniforms function for their specific needs.
Activity
Education history
Kansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles | 2008 - 2012

