Product Developer specializing in apparel development from concept through production, with experience across technical design, fit, sample development, costing, sourcing, quality control, and factory communication. Combines a strong foundation in garment engineering, patternmaking, and construction with a product-focused approach to translating design intent into commercially viable, production-ready apparel.
EXPERIENCE
Sendero Provisions Co.
Associate Product Developer | May 2026 – Present
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Lead product development and technical design execution across apparel categories from initial development through TOP approval and production readiness.
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Manage fit sessions, measurement specifications, grading reviews, fit comments, and sample corrections in partnership with factories and vendors.
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Evaluate construction, trims, labeling, artwork placement, prints, and overall product execution to ensure alignment with design intent and production requirements.
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Develop and maintain tech packs, BOMs, CADs, construction details, and product specification revisions throughout the development cycle.
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Partner with vendors and factories on costing, materials, trims, construction, and production feasibility to support target costs and product requirements.
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Troubleshoot fit, construction, and quality issues with cross-functional teams and external partners, driving solutions before production.
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Lead QC issue resolution by evaluating product quality and construction, determining quarantine requirements, and coordinating corrective actions with vendors and internal teams.
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Built and implemented an interactive Excel sample-tracking system to improve visibility across sample status, shipment dates, AWB information, shipping details, and receipt confirmations.
Sendero Provisions Co.
Design Assistant | October 2025 – May 2026
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Developed production-ready tech packs, BOMs, construction details, measurement specifications, and grading for apparel styles.
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Supported fit development through measurement evaluation, pattern corrections, and construction adjustments to improve consistency and production readiness.
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Coordinated communication across design, product development, and production teams throughout the development process.
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Supported product execution through PPS and TOP approval stages.
TravisMathew
Materials Intern | Summer 2025
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Researched fabrics, trims, and materials to support seasonal product development and sourcing decisions.
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Collaborated with sourcing, design, and development teams to improve PLM workflow efficiency.
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Presented sustainability recommendations that contributed to a 10% improvement in material sustainability.
EDUCATION
Baylor University | Waco, Texas
Bachelor of Science, Apparel Design & Development
Minor in Entrepreneurship
CORE EXPERTISE
Product Development
Product Lifecycle Management
Sample Development
Production Readiness
Costing
Vendor & Factory Communication
Sample Tracking
Quality Control
Development Timeline Management
Technical Development
Tech Packs
BOMs
Specification Development
Fit Sessions
Fit Corrections
Measurement Evaluation
Grading
Construction Details
Tolerances
Product Engineering
Patternmaking
Gerber AccuMark
Draping
Garment Construction
Construction Troubleshooting
Textile & Trim Knowledge
Silhouette Development
Software & Tools
Centric PLM
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Lightroom
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
CAD Development