Natalie Pyper

Problem Solve, Fit, Communicate, Build Tech Packs, build POM library & PLM database, build patterns and alter patterns in Tuka. Work cross functionally with maintaining strong partnerships with factories creating and streamlining manufacturing and focusing on great products. Create and source new relationships. Create and maintain grading libraries and standards from baby to men’s and women’s clothing.

& Production * Lilac Clothing, UT Managed sampling, tech packs, production, development, and streamlined process while tighten costing. Managed fit and pattern development and building a consistent size grade. Implemented PLM systems and production and design calendar timeline. Problem solving manufacturing issues and pattern creation. Head Designer, Technical, & Production * Persnickety Clothing, UT 2016 Administered the management, design, and manufacturing of Persnickety clothing creating new business and maximize fabrics on hand to cut costs and move non working inventory. Accomplished through research and evaluation of existing market and competitor market trends, technology, quality, price point, and techniques building a more cohesive customer driven line. Team leader creating a cohesive invested environment with employment fulfillment. Managed marketing and branding expanding and driving social media presence and marketing materials. Managed fit and pattern development and building a consistent size grade.

Creatively design and leverage materials from various departments from concept through production, fit, and presentation for shoes, accessories, and hosiery. Which for Fall 2013 included 213 sku counts. Successfully increased brand variety and achieved sales and adoption goals. Successfully completed systematic market research and detected areas of growth within private brand cross price points and adapted flow. Executed analysis of qualities, costing methods, sourcing new factories and working closely with vendors.

Technical & Production Administered the management, design, construction, manage production, and manufacturing. Managed sampling, pattern making, tech packs, production, development, and streamlined processes. Problem solving manufacturing issues and pattern creation.

Producer/Costume Designer*HEALTHRIDER

Administered the management, design, and launch of Penny Candy and private label product line assortment concept through production, floor presentation, and marketing. Accomplished through research and evaluation of existing market and competitor market trends, technology, quality, price point, and techniques. Problem solved production, testing, costing, fit, submits, counter samples, buyer communications, wholesale issues, and production and development both overseas and US. Creatively sourced fabrics and trims in the US and in China. Develop and create graphic design placement graphics and textile prints. Managed production timelines to make shipping and design on schedule with building a calendar. Cross functionally collaboration with sales, buyer communications, various departments and sales reps, sourcing, production overseas to deliver a trend customer right product. Re-patterned designs of failed styles or production to save the loss of materials. Increased our overseas vendor base increasing our margins with competitive costs while maintaining quality. Executed analysis of qualities, costing methods, sourcing new factories and working closely with domestic vendors. Increased sales with improved quality product and streamlined communications with cost effective short cuts. Built a defined brand and vision. 201-650-4243 poshporcupine@gmail.com

Oversaw and handled the launch of Infant, Juvenile, and Joe Boxer Girls and Baby swim line in Sears, which significantly introduced more style, generated company revenue, and expanded brand acknowledgment to customer. Played a major role in developing an embroidery guide which was used cross-functionally overseas and in the Graphic Department as a reference to cut back on submissions. Launched the product which enabled the buyer to double her sales for fall 2010. Received 90% to 96% adoption rates for personal brands in 2010. Expertly directed the introduction of new products for summer 2011, which generated significant company savings, expanded product selecting, and strengthened brand recognition and sales

Head Designer trend-concept- to floor ready product. Built technical fit grading for kids brand. Create sketches, patterns, prints, and tech packs. Negotiated prices and managed plm and product development of over 70 sku's a season. Earning a nomination for an Earnie Award within the 1st year.