Product Development & Design Coordinator

Lissamarie Rojas

Plainfield, NJ *****

***************@*******.*** 862-***-****

LinkedIn: Lissamarie Rojas

EXPERIENCE

Emson — Production Coordinator

New York, New York January 2026 – Present

●Manage end-to-end product development and production timelines for hard goods home products.

●Designed and developed printed table lamp collections that were successfully purchased by TJ Maxx within the first week of employment.

●Work directly with the CEO on creative direction, packaging concepts, product development, and new business initiatives.

●Assist the design team with creative concepts for packaging, branding, product presentation, and new product development.

●Coordinate with overseas factories, vendors, sourcing teams, and freight forwarders to ensure on-time production and delivery schedules.

●Oversee purchase orders, costing sheets, production tracking, and shipment status from development through final delivery.

●Review product specifications, engineering drawings, packaging requirements, and quality standards for accuracy and compliance.

●Collaborate cross-functionally with design, sourcing, and production teams to execute products from concept through final approval.

BCP Home — Product Development coordinator

Secaucus, New Jersey December 2024 – September 2025

●Collaborated with overseas factories to design and produce high-quality home fashion products while ensuring timely sample completion for key customer meetings.

●Managed timelines and communication proactively to maintain project momentum and ensure prompt feedback aligned with customer expectations and market demands.

●Designed and executed visually appealing showroom displays that enhanced product presentation and customer engagement.

●Partnered with the sales team to curate collections reflecting seasonal trends and brand identity for brands including Waterford and Perry Ellis.

●Developed CAD artwork using Adobe Illustrator and AI tools, including DALL·E, to visualize and execute innovative design concepts.

●Explored emerging technologies and design methodologies to support innovative product development initiatives.

●Created comprehensive technical packs to clearly communicate design concepts and specifications to overseas factories.

●Coordinated and shipped development packages and samples to international vendors and factories.

Vintage Havana — Production Intern

Kenilworth, New Jersey December 2023 – May 2024

●Managed and organized production samples to support efficient workflow and accessibility for the production team.

●Accurately entered and maintained production data, contributing to streamlined operations and effective internal communication.

●Participated in fitting sessions and provided constructive feedback on garment construction and fit.

●Assisted with trend research and market analysis to support the development of contemporary apparel collections.

Arnaldo Wear — Fashion Design Intern

Santiago, Dominican Republic May 2023 – August 2023

●Designed and constructed garments using industrial sewing machines with strong attention to detail and craftsmanship.

●Assisted senior designers throughout the design process, including concept development, pattern making, garment construction, and execution.

●Supported the preparation and organization of design presentations, mood boards, and color palettes.

EDUCATION

●Centenary University

●Hackettstown, New Jersey

Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design & Business Marketing

August 2020 – May 2024

SKILLS

Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Illustrator • AI DALL·E • Illustration • CAD Design • Product Development • Packaging Design • Technical Packs • Visual Merchandising • Trend Research • Microsoft Office • Presentation Skills • Public Speaking • Leadership • Project Management • Managing Timelines • Color Theory • Garment Construction • Communication • Teamwork • Problem Solving • Detail-Oriented • Adaptability • Self-Starter • Collaborative • Bilingual

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