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Eden Sires

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Product Developer II
Manhattan Beach | United States

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Yoga
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Riding my motorcycle

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Eden

Experienced designer in activewear and outerwear.

Expert at tech pack production, and skilled at interfacing with domestic and foreign factories. Keen interest in advanced fabrics and materials. Strong background in fashion design and business management. Eye for details and trend analysis. Hardworking, self-motivated, and results-driven team player.

Passionate outdoor and extreme sports enthusiast.

Trajectory

Aug 2018 — Now
Product Developer II · JR286 - Nike Licensee
Product Developer II , Nike Running and Training Accessories Company Name JR286 Full-time Dates EmployedSep 2018 – Present Employment Duration1 yr 10 mos LocationLos Angeles Metropolitan Area • Manage projects with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the product seasonal calendar. • Partner with Design to proactively manage styling, material and trim requirements relative to manufacturability, performance, quality, cost, lead-times and minimums. • Ensure target pricing as well as overall performance to meet and/or exceed brief goals. • Responsible for product specs/tech packs for all styles and communication to factory partners from concept to buy-ready stage. • Responsible for maintaining development documentation, including product specs/tech packs, proto notes and final specification. • Responsible for editing and finalization of Bill of Materials/Tech Pack for assigned styles. • Responsible for accuracy of development tracking reports information to confirm that calendar dates and timelines are being adhered to. • Implemented POM to improve fit standardization, while working with factories to improve quality standards. • Ensure wear testing, physical testing, and required certification is passed. • Initiated material sourcing, strong knowledge of material trends and innovative technology. • Seasonal travel for development trips, and trade shows
Jul 2015 — Aug 2018
Independent Product Development and Consultation · Self
• Lead and managed multiple projects in pre and post production for clients & agencies • Ensuring all deliverables are met in a timely manner within the company resulting in increased sales • Managed daily communications with factories, import and domestic vendors • Understand design requirements to ensure product development is meeting the goals for quality, aesthetic and maintaining margin • Leveraged technical knowledge, and material sourcing to provide top quality products
Feb 2014 — Sep 2014
Designer and Product Developer · Glyn Peter Machin
- Research and development of new materials - Providing specialized design services for high-end residencies and Super yachts - Supporting the process of defining, prioritizing and executing new product innovations - SAP implementation
Jun 2012 — Feb 2014
Technical and Outerwear Developer · Burton Snowboards
- Responsible for sample fit, sizing, design updates - Patternmaking and sample sewing for Apparel and Outerwear - Product development - BOM updates - Production changes and communication
Aug 2012 — Dec 2012
Design Intern · Rochambeau
- Assisted in production and development of apparel lines for menswear line - Fabric and trim sourcing - Inventory management and distribution with stores - Created selling reports and worked with factories
Jun 2011 — Aug 2011
Design Intern · Macy
- Analyzed season collections for trends for womenswear - Researched trends for Global Womenswear Director Nicole Fischelis - Create Flat Sketches & Hand Sketches
Dec 2009 — Apr 2010
Design Intern · Mast Industries
-Researched trends -Illustrated concepts for Product Development director -Sourced fabrics and updated tech packs -Performed basic office duties

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Education history

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Parsons School of Design

BBA Strategic Design and Management | 2008 - 2013

Connections

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Lindsey Sheesley

Design Intern
Dragon Crowd Garment Inc.

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