Emilee Goff
Product Developer / Designer · Imperial Motion
Tacoma, WA
In My Own Words
Experienced Product Developer and Designer with an almost 20-year history in the apparel industry specializing in world class technical outerwear. A collaborative, dependable team player who excels in a
fast-paced, highly detailed environment demonstrating creativity coupled with initiative.
Work Experience
Product Developer / Designer
Imperial Motion2019 – 2022
• Developed, designed & merchandised an Outerwear & Rainwear line - consisting of 25 styles • Managed product development of all garments & accessories for up to 10 brands at a time • Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards • Worked with suppliers & factories for all trim development • Worked with multiple suppliers for fabric sourcing and development • Worked with Director of Production to create call outs for in-house printable garments • Designed active wear & accessories for street wear brand • Created artwork concepts and final designs for motosports glove brand • Developed weight lifting accessories and garments for fitness brand • Managed product development of fleece & sunshirts for leading durable cooler brand
Product Manager / Product Developer / Designer
Powderhorn2017 – 2019
• Worked with Softgoods Division Manager & Sales Manager in creating line each season • Developed line lists & timelines for each season • Created color palettes & merchandised line for each season • Sourced fabrics with overseas suppliers • Requested and controlled lab dips • Managed BOMs and tech packs for each garment • Traveled to international factories to inspect samples & attend meetings • Presented the new collection at company sales meetings • Prepared copy for seasonal workbooks
Product Development Manager & Men's Designer
SCOTT USA2015 – 2016
• Designed up to 15 Women’s Outerwear styles along with several layering pieces each season • Daily correspondence with international factories • Travel to international factories to inspect samples & attend meetings • Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards • Created detailed technical sketches for tech packs • Evaluate quality of garments during prototype, sales sample and production stages • Develop & control specification packages • Worked with technical designer to control fit of garments • Create pricing comparisons to prepare for pricing negotiations with factories • Work with graphic designer & suppliers to develop trims and packaging • Created spreadsheets to organize status of materials • Prepare sales tools for European & USA meetings • Manage development of trims on garments • Worked on special construction projects such as creating a fully helmet compatible hood
Product Developer
Bluesmiths2014 – 2015
• Managed product development of all garments • Communicated with factories daily • Worked with fabric suppliers on lab dips, sourcing, testing and fabric orders • Managed all trim development • Assisted with fulfilling orders, customer service and inventory control • Worked with a team to organize and host an annual charity paddle board race
Winter Apparel Development Manager & Women's Outerwear Designer
SCOTT USA2007 – 2014
• Designed up to 15 Women’s Outerwear styles along with several layering pieces each season • Daily correspondence with international factories • Travel to international factories to inspect samples & attend meetings • Requested and evaluated lab dips for color matching and quality standards • Created detailed technical sketches for tech packs • Evaluate quality of garments during prototype, sales sample and production stages • Develop & control specification packages • Worked with technical designer to control fit of garments • Create pricing comparisons to prepare for pricing negotiations with factories • Work with graphic designer & suppliers to develop trims and packaging • Created spreadsheets to organize status of materials • Prepare sales tools for European & USA meetings • Manage development of trims on garments • Worked on special construction projects such as creating a fully helmet compatible hood
