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Caitlin McParlane

Sydney,NSW

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer with 4 years of experience in the industry. I have excellent time management and respect for deadlines in a fast-paced environment. I have strong communication skills and am looking to expand my knowledge and be able to contribute to the success of a dynamic fashion brand. Goal-oriented Product Developer with success at collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Junior Product Developer

Nude Lucy
Rosebery
06.2024 - Current
  • Assist in managing product development across various categories, ensuring design, quality and fit align with brand standards
  • Managing design, development and execution of graphics, artworks and print strike offs
  • Developing trims and accessories seasonally
  • Managing style creation and maintenance in File Maker
  • Creating and maintaining accurate tech packs throughout development stage
  • Ordering and tracking delivery of all SMS in line with critical path key date
  • Approving colour standards, prints and embroidery development for production approval
  • Maintain seasonal sampling tracker
  • Liaising with relevant departments on any customer/production queries or issues
  • Attending and assisting in fittings with the organisation of samples
  • Adhering to critical path, meeting design deadlines and working closely with production deadlines

Assistant Designer

Nude Lucy
Rosebery
10.2022 - 06.2024
  • Contribute creative ideas and design input to the development of seasonal ranges across multiple categories
  • Trend research
  • Building sourcing packs for factories to follow for fabrication and trim sourcing
  • Developing trims and accessories seasonally
  • Creating detailed CADS, technical drawings, graphic files using Adobe Illustrator
  • Managing incoming samples at proto and SMS stage and fabric and trim library
  • Managing lab dips and fabric approvals
  • Negotiating prices to meet target price for optimal margin
  • Updating range boards
  • E-commerce descriptions
  • Attending and assisting in fittings with the organisation of samples
  • Adhering to critical path, meeting design deadlines and working closely with production deadlines

Production Coordinator Swim and Resort

Zimmermann
Rosebery
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assisting with product development of trims
  • Check off and finalise all BOM costing information
  • Negotiating best prices, MOQ and lead times from all suppliers
  • Setting up consumption reports for bulk ordering of raw materials
  • Maintaining WIP schedule in line with critical path
  • Creating and releasing official purchase orders on all raw materials in AP21
  • Communication with factories on deliveries and shipment
  • Coordinated external quality testing on raw materials and liaising with QA department
  • Responsible for stock-take levels
  • Creating all Ean codes and sending them to suppliers
  • Daily communication with suppliers and factories to ensure production is on schedule
  • Maintaining good relationships with suppliers and factories

Design and Production Assistant (Kids and Menswear)

Industrie Clothing
Sydney CBD
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Contribute creative ideas and design input of seasonal ranges
  • Developing trims and accessories seasonally
  • Detailed CADS, technical drawings, graphic files using Adobe Illustrator
  • Setting up tech packs
  • Conducting independent fittings at all stages of production
  • Communicating fit comments to suppliers
  • Conducting QA on bulk
  • Organising of samples for photoshoots
  • Monitoring fabric production and strike off approvals

Garment Technician (Maternity Leave Contract)

Direct Group
Frenchs Forest
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Measuring and tracking of garments through all stages of production
  • Providing fit comments, specs, care labels to suppliers
  • Resolving any quality and fit issues
  • Communicating regularly with in-office customer support with any customer enquiries
  • Analysing returns and market trend in weekly sales
  • Data administration for the buying and planning team

Education

Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles Design (Honors) -

University of Technology Sydney
01.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • FileMaker Database Management
  • Proficient in AP21
  • Technical problem solving
  • Product lifecycle management
  • Competitive market research analysis

References

  • Elleni Megremis, Senior Product Developer, Nude Lucy
  • Sara Steffenson, Direct Group Lingerie Buyer, Head Garment Technician and QA, 0402 118 099
  • Courtney Lennan, Luxe Communications, Owner, 0402 118 099

Timeline

Junior Product Developer

Nude Lucy
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Designer

Nude Lucy
10.2022 - 06.2024

Production Coordinator Swim and Resort

Zimmermann
10.2022 - 10.2023

Design and Production Assistant (Kids and Menswear)

Industrie Clothing
08.2021 - 10.2022

Garment Technician (Maternity Leave Contract)

Direct Group
12.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles Design (Honors) -

University of Technology Sydney

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