Experience
2024 — Now
Novato, CA
• Manage product development timelines and seasonal milestones for multiple seven‑figure product lines including plush toys, pet accessories, and travel softgoods.
• Developed and implemented standardized size and measurement frameworks to ensure consistency and clear communication across design, development, and manufacturing teams.
• Created a team-wide technical specification system that captures construction details, materials, and measurements, improving clarity and factory execution.
• Lead design workflow organization and documentation, supporting teams in maintaining alignment with product-to-market timelines and development milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with product managers, sourcing, sales, and packaging teams to align design deliverables with cost targets, deadlines, and production requirements.
• Support adoption of digital design tools including CLO 3D for visualization and product development workflows.
• Act as a central operational hub for design teams by maintaining documentation standards, coordinating development updates, and improving design communication across stakeholders.
2019 — 2024
San Francisco Bay Area
• Developed technical flats, digital sketches, and detailed tech packs for apparel, accessories, toys, and home goods.
• Created digital product assets and technical documentation used for factory communication and product development.
• Used CLO 3D to support digital garment visualization and improve product development efficiency.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including design, development, sourcing, and marketing to align creative direction with production feasibility.
• Supported design teams by organizing development documentation, maintaining design libraries, and preparing assets for seasonal deliverables.
2013 — 2019
2013 — 2019
San Francisco Bay Area
• Create and implemented a new coding system to help transition the company to PLM
• Maintain and distributed daily calendar and task list in director’s absence
• Reviews samples for color and quality
• Point person for development technical sketches
• Works with design and production teams to meet cost expectations and deadlines
• Assigns style numbers and raw material codes
• Maintains raw material and technical sketch libraries
• working with design team and director of production to determine garment details and create detailed mechanicals for production use
• sketching and editing technical flat sketches
• creating and editing print repeats & graphics
• updating and organizing trim libraries
• creating swatches and reference numbers for new fabrics and trims
• color matching Pantone TCX/PMS/TN
• assisting director of product development with fabric/product sourcing and organizing
2012 — 2013
2012 — 2013
San Francisco Bay Area
• Assisted with creative concept and brand development
• Developed technical flat sketches for the entire first collection
• Developed tech packs and line sheets
• Created lookbook and marketing materials
• Assisted with fabric and production sourcing and costing
• Collaborated with lead designer to finalize design details
• Attended fit sessions and model castings
• Assisted with styling photoshoots and runway shows
Education
FIDM