tracy fields
Product Development Coordinator
santa monica | United States
Skills
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Interests
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Industries
Fashion
In my own words
— tracyProduct development specialist with eight years of experience with companies such as Disney, Fox and NBC Universal consumer products division.
Trajectory
Jul 2013 — Now
Product Development Coordinator · Disney Stores
• developed children’s accessories, footwear and swimwear product lines for disney retail stores worldwide.
• evaluated color lap dips, strike-offs and pp samples providing clear revision direction to overseas factories.
• reviewed artwork, fabric quality and garment construction of pp sample submissions to ensure brand adherence.
• created/distributed production status reports. followed up with vendors, factories and design directors.
• worked collaboratively with technical designers, sourcing and brand strategy teams.
• negotiated and offered solutions on production, sourcing, costing and factory issues. Met all in-store + ship dates.
• attended industry events and trade shows keeping abreast of latest industry news and products.
Jun 2008 — Jun 2012
Product Development Coordinator · 21st Century Fox Entertainment
• developed merchandise for theatrical franchises: ice age, rio, alvin & the chipmunks, the simpsons for mass retail.
• created successful licensed glee opi nail polish line sold in Sephora stores nationwide.
• worked closely and collaboratively with 20+ licensees establishing timelines and distributing creative assets.
• managed digital asset tracking system for recording pp samples and product approvals.
• resolved design and production issues with overseas factories in order to meet ship dates.
• liaison between talent and creative directors obtaining approvals to meet production dates.
• provided graphic design direction and copywriting for product packaging.
• attended weekly pd team meetings to report 30+ projects status and open issues.
• presented new product ideas, researched/analyzed market trends and held new product line review presentations with detailed competitive analysis.
Jan 2006 — Dec 2007
Graphic Designer (contract) · NBC Universal
• designed twenty large outdoor advertising projects for new tv show launches in high profile areas in la and nyc.
• supported art directors in revising artwork mechanicals for retail in-store floor displays and signage.
Sep 2001 — Jan 2004
Graphic Designer · Metro Goldwyn Mayer Studios
• designed key art for theatrical posters, online advertising campaigns and promotional events.
• designed trade show booth artwork, sales collateral and sales presentations.
• collaborated with cross functional marketing, sales and licensing teams.
• attended press checks, provided color correction and retouching for all print campaign materials.
• oversaw style guide creative and production providing art direction to freelance designers and outside ad agencies.
Activity
Education history
san marcos high
diploma | 1980 - 1983