Bianka Meily

• Create and manage BOMs from design files, submit tech packs to vendors throughout the development process. • Evaluate lab dip submits, trim samples, packaging samples for approvals. • Maintain and manage fabric and trim library, ensure that database is up to date. • Receive product samples and maintain tracking documents. Coordinate with tech to review samples on time. • Daily communication with overseas vendors ensuring that corrections and updates are executed. • Assist with costing and sourcing activities, work with vendors to develop new and innovative materials

• Managed design files. Coordinating between design team, apparel production studio, and product creation team to ensure images and product information are accurate. • Assign, track, and manage daily tasks. Keeping files for assigned categories up to date. (via Wrike, Smartsheets, and other collaborative tools) • Support other categories/dimensions as needed

• Assist senior designer through the product creation process. • Develop concepts, color palettes, graphics, trims and mood boards. • Conduct market research to identify seasonal trends within silhouettes, print, color, and techniques. • Manage technical files, create 2D sketches, 3D mockups, and updating as needed. • Assist design team with administrative tasks and special projects.

Perry Ellis International / Nike Swim • Assist in set up and creation of product briefs, line plan, line assortments, presentations, etc. • Conduct market research, competitive landscape analysis • Setup and update styles in PLM, create linesheets on NuOrder • Maintain data management systems (Nike LMS, MMX, UPC reports, etc.) • Submit artwork and concepts through legal channels for approval (Anaqua) • Assist in processing and distribution of salesman samples

Product Development and Design Intern (April 2019 - October 2019) Technical Design Assistant (October 2019 - March 2020) Product Development Assistant (March 2020 - April 2021) • Handle daily communication with domestic and overseas vendors. Communicating feedback and comments between product team and vendors. • Coordinate product samples, update status, tracking shipments, and distribution. • Collaborate with tech and design teams ensuring all art files/tech packs align and up to date. • Organize and maintain sample libraries (fabric/trim/pre-pro/etc.) • Assist product development manager with costing, presentations, sourcing, and special projects.