Natalie Newman
Product Developer · RVCA
COSTA MESA, CA
In My Own Words
Product Developer with experience in footwear, accessories, and apparel. I pride myself on my positive attitude, attention to detail, and thinking outside the box to create the best quality product for the brand and the consumer.
Work Experience
Product Developer
RVCA2016 – 2018
- Accessories & Apparel • Follow & execute the development calendar for in-line product • Enter all product info into PLM / data integrity • Communicate product updates/changes to necessary parties • Work closely with design to keep development process running smoothly • Manage sample process from prototype to production • Costing: working to achieve and maintain target costing/margins • Adapted with company and personnel changes and took on new categories as needed • Categories: headwear, bags, belts, wallets, socks, footwear, woven bottoms, jackets, denim, fleece
Product Development/Production Associate - Men's & Black Fleece Accessories
Brooks Brothers2011 – 2014
• Own the creation & development of the product line for all leather & non-leather accessories (shoes, belts, bags, cold weather, gifts, cufflinks, etc.) • Create & maintain effective working relationships & communicate on an ongoing basis with global markets & cross functional partners throughout the line development process • Supports Manager to fulfill product needs & place orders • Manage the sample process, footwear fit, material sourcing • Traveled to Italy & London (visited shoe/handbag factories, & scarf mills) • Manage the PD Assistant to make sure all reports & product information are up to date and correct
Product Development Coordinator - Women's Footwear
Tommy Hilfiger2007 – 2011
• Develop & detail all women's footwear(athletics, vulcanized, casuals, eva) • Issue/update/track sample POs & weekly Line In Process reports • Traveled to China- worked directly with China team to correct & approve samples / visited flip-flop, vulcanized, & casual footwear factories • Confirm all samples prior to production • Work closely with Design Director- detailing all footwear (color, materials, design details), spec sheets, trend research, inspiration boards • Create and maintain spec sheets, tech packs, BOMs, and linesheets • Communicate on a daily basis with agents, overseas teams, & sales
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