Product Development Assistant

DENIZ BEYTEKIN

New York, NY ***** 917-***-**** ad05cl@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

EXPERIENCE

Raw Materials Development Assistant (Tory Burch-New York, New York) 10/2022- 09/ 2023

• Reviewed lab dips strike-offs, and approvals for color.

• Managed and followed up on production samples, and delivery statutes, and finalized Product details on PLM.

• Collaborated with Design and Merchandising teams to address challenges of the HBG/SGL team and ensure on-time delivery of prototype, sample, and bulk fabrics.

• Maintained daily communication with vendors and suppliers regarding all aspects of sample development.

• Created seasonal fabric/leather boards after textile trade shows and presented new materials to other teams to show what we could use for the new season.

• Tracked, unpacked, and distributed samples and approvals to the overseas office, mill, and vendors and supported all sample check-in.

• Organized material archival library past seasons, arranged mill and tannery color cards, lab dips, and strike-off trials for all leather/ fabric.

• Submitted hardware technical designs in Illustrator and raised any trouble/mistakes to the related HBG hardware department. Product Development Consultant (Icer Brands-New York, New York) 06/2022 - 09/2022

• Supported the design team in the development process, sending out and following up on developments. Launching of prototypes and SMS.

• Assisted in reviewing tech packs for accuracy, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to sampling and at the end of the season.

• Responsible for product data input (styles, colorways, materials) and continuous updates in Excel.

• Assisted in reviewing samples from start to finish.

• Worked closely with the Fabric and Material Team regarding sample materials.

• Compared technical drawings and prototype samples and reached out to mills to make corrections.

• Organized and maintained neat and easily accessible materials and sample library. Fashion Stylist Intern (Photobook Magazine- New York New York) 05/2022 – 08/2022

• Worked for multiple celebrities and public figures and helped them pick suitable clothing and accessories for various special events and photoshoots.

• Actively participated in the creation of mood boards; sourcing from over 200 designers & and showrooms.

• Assisted in styling for photo shoots and produced monthly fashion editorials.

• Helped stylist with an E-commerce photo shoot for Juicy Couture. Production Development Intern (TYH Textile-Istanbul, Turkey) 02/2020 – 05/2020

• Proactively communicated material development status, sample orders, and delays/issues to the team and business partners.

• Developed an understanding of the product development time frame and how their role fits into larger business plans.

• Assisted Developers and Product Management team to assess project outcomes and prioritize future product features. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Textile Development and Marketing, 2022 Earned two BS degrees in Textile Development and Marketing through the International Dual Diploma Program Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York (2020-2022) Istanbul Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey (2018-2020) Key Studies: Woven Product Development, Knit Product Development, Textile Finishing Principles, Practices and Advancement, Textile Converting and Costing, Computer Aided Print Design, Illustrator Technical Design, Introduction to Illustration Techniques SKILLS

MS Excel PLM Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Lightroom Dobby Pro 10 Stoll Canva Shopify Keynote PowerPoint Soft Skills: Creative Problem Solver Attention to Detail Teamwork Time Management Excellent Communication Leadership Adaptability Extremely Organized Work Ethic

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