Julie Gamble

Apparel design & product development

2023 – Present

(Project 1) -Created and maintained Technical Data Packages for all styles with a focus on new TDP's for vendors doing overseas production. -Made production check list for quality reviews. -Worked with Production Manager on detailed construction specs. -Collaborated with Design on fabric placement details. -Consulted with Department Director on projects. (Project 2) -Met with owner & production lead to discuss styles, construction, materials and labeling. -Updated tech packs and label artwork. (Project 3) - Updated current tech packs. - Created new tech packs. - Met with freelance design director to create new handbag and wallet designs. - Worked with owner of company on golf inspired designs

Senior Product Developer

2017 – 2023

-Lead the development of all Sunday Afternoons branded products by providing expertise on the product development process from initial design through to final production. -Managed line plan and details pertaining to all new styles. -Work closely with Design, Merchandising, and Production Departments. -Create and maintain Technical Data Packages, BOMs, and Specs for all styles. -Manage costing from initial quotes to final production, providing solutions to costing challenges, and communicating information through to merchandising and finance teams. -Lead fit sessions following through from internal samples to factory size runs and pre-production samples. -Travel to factories every 6 months to work through new designs, costing, and seasonal calendar. -In Charge of safety and UPF testing of all Sunday Afternoons branded products. -Development of Trims, from inception to mold approval and production. -Entered all excel bill of materials into Centric, helping Sunday Afternoons make full use of their PLM system.

Senior apparel designer and product developer

2009 – 2017

-Held roles including Senior Product Developer, Designer, and Senior Apparel Designer -Managed internal sample room, patternmaker, design, and development staff -Worked with U.S. factories to manage quality, pricing, and timelines -Led design, development, fit, and prototypes through concept to approval -Directed budget planning for R&D -Managed Blue Cherry PLM and issued purchase orders for trims

Merchandiser - Apparel designer

2006 – 2009

-Designed outerwear, accessories, and youth lines for 686 and Sepia -Doubled glove line sales within the first year -Reduced costs by $50K through strategic sourcing

Apparel designer and product developer

2003 – 2006

- Translated design concepts into cost-effective, production-ready garments -Managed color approvals, trims, lab dips, and packaging development -Oversaw development of outerwear and accessories from sketch through production

Bachelor of science degree

Bachelor of science degree

Glove project

Glove Design Project: Where I created initial drawings, sourced leathers and trims, and met with manufacturers.

Beanie product development project

Youth knit beanie product development project: collaborating closely with a talented graphic designer and as the factory liaison. Working through embroidery sizing, lining construction challenges, and yarn lab dip approvals.

Women's base layer fit tested and approved!

I created and fit-approved these baselayer designs, working with a talented patternmaker and sewers. We collaborated to perfect the fit of many new pants and top designs across various size ranges.