Textile Development Resume Sample

TEXTILE DEVELOPMENT / APPAREL EXPERTISE

Dynamic and results-focused textiles Director with a unique facility for sourcing textiles for various apparel collections. Work with agents and CAD artists and visit mills to ensure the timely and appropriate production of new orders. Serve as a highly respected and trusted liaison between designers and mills to ensure that seasonal merchandise is developed in accordance with the vision and direction for the label. Apply strong analytical and creative thinking competencies; reduce costs by identifying appropriate overseas resources and sourcing fabrics while maintaining exceptional levels of quality. Promote team-oriented environments predicated on ongoing communication and a commitment to achieving short-term and long-term goals.

Relevant skills include:

* Domestic & International Relationships
* Textile Sourcing
* Vendor Management
* Business Analysis & Improvements
* Design Direction
* Client Oversight

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ABC Designs – Manager, Textile Development, Miami, FL, 20xx-20xx

Sourced textiles for the collection, including woven cut-and-sew knits, leather, suede, prints, and embellishments. Evaluated new mills and print studios, followed-up with vendors, and worked with CAD artists on colorations. Placed orders in the A2000 system and communicated changes. Tracked inventory and consolidated shipments in the system to ensure invoices were paid.

Select Achievements:

* Successfully reduced costs associated with printed novelties 50% by establishing and nurturing relationships with overseas printers.

* Transitioned resources on base clothing from Italy to Turkey and the Far East to reduce costs by 45% while maintaining similar quality and aesthetic appeal of the original goods.

* Reduced costs on basic shirting 35% by sourcing and establishing an overseas garment program.

* Initiated a garment program for basic cut-and-sew knits, including fabric and garment testing; sourced a new fabrication, reducing costs in the category by 25%.

BCD Textile – Textile Developer, Miami, FL, 20xx-20xx

Served as the “right-hand” to the designer; gathered color standards for each season and reviewed final selections. Issued color standards to sweater and cut-and-sew manufacturers, and approved all lab dips. Developed yarn dyes for top and bottom weight fabrics. Attended PV twice yearly as well as local print and preview shows. Supervised one full-time assistant. Communicated color changes and approvals to the trim buyer.

Select Achievements:

* Recommended the implementation of line-in-process meetings to review issues or decisions regarding fabric or color to better meet production deadlines.

* Sourced new vendors for scarves and accessories, including sources that offered products approximately 25% less expensively than existing vendors.

* Successfully negotiated price discounts for irregular goods and / or arranged for returns and remakes according to specifications. Contributed to developing language used on POs to mitigate risk related to damages and overages, resulting in reducing inventory theft at the season’s end.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, XYZ Art School, Miami, FL, 20xx

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