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I'm a strategic, hands-on and creative Product Designer & Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience driving concept-to-commercialization across apparel, fashion, and retail environments. I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from trend forecasting and assortment strategy to technical design, sourcing, costing, and production—ensuring products align with brand vision, margin targets, speed-to-market, and quality. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, partnering with domestic and global vendors, and delivering differentiated product stories that fuel engagement and sales. Fluent in Italian, I bring strong expertise in PLM, CAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite to translate creative ideas into production-ready product.…I'm a strategic, hands-on and creative Product Designer & Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience driving concept-to-commercialization across apparel, fashion, and retail environments. I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from trend forecasting and assortment strategy to technical design, sourcing, costing, and production—ensuring products align with brand vision, margin targets, speed-to-market, and quality. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, partnering with domestic and global vendors, and delivering differentiated product stories that fuel engagement and sales. Fluent in Italian, I bring strong expertise in PLM, CAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite to translate creative ideas into production-ready product.

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I'm a strategic, hands-on and creative Product Designer & Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience driving concept-to-commercialization across apparel, fashion, and retail environments. I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from trend forecasting and assortment strategy to technical design, sourcing, costing, and production—ensuring products align with brand vision, margin targets, speed-to-market, and quality. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, partnering with domestic and global vendors, and delivering differentiated product stories that fuel engagement and sales. Fluent in Italian, I bring strong expertise in PLM, CAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite to translate creative ideas into production-ready product.…I'm a strategic, hands-on and creative Product Designer & Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience driving concept-to-commercialization across apparel, fashion, and retail environments. I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from trend forecasting and assortment strategy to technical design, sourcing, costing, and production—ensuring products align with brand vision, margin targets, speed-to-market, and quality. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, partnering with domestic and global vendors, and delivering differentiated product stories that fuel engagement and sales. Fluent in Italian, I bring strong expertise in PLM, CAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite to translate creative ideas into production-ready product.

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I’m a strategic, hands-on and creative Product Designer & Product Development Leader with 20+ years of experience driving concept-to-commercialization across apparel, fashion, and retail environments. I specialize in managing the full product lifecycle—from trend forecasting and assortment strategy to technical design, sourcing, costing, and production—ensuring products align with brand vision, margin targets, speed-to-market, and quality.

I excel at leading cross-functional teams, partnering with domestic and global vendors, and delivering differentiated product stories that fuel engagement and sales. Fluent in Italian, I bring strong expertise in PLM, CAD, and the Adobe Creative Suite to translate creative ideas into production-ready product.

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Work Experience

Buyer, Stylist, Sales, Curator, Product Development & Sourcing Lead at ellcie

January 1, 2017 - Present

Lead the full product lifecycle for exclusive apparel, accessories, and gift collections for boutique and e-commerce platforms. Manage sourcing, material selection, sampling, costing, and manufacturing with domestic and international vendors; oversee Open-To-Buy budgets, seasonal planning, and timely delivery. Design and launch limited-edition private label products; curate cohesive assortments and in-store storytelling; supervise production calendars and vendor communications; mentor stylists and support marketing campaigns.

Designer & Product Development Manager at Catherines – Ascena Group

January 1, 2017 - October 22, 2025

Directed end-to-end product development for multi-category apparel lines from concept to commercialization. Created seasonal trend directions and color stories; managed overseas vendor relationships, fittings, and tech packs; traveled internationally to onboard vendors and plan production; partnered with design, buying, marketing, sourcing, production and finance to align strategy.

Freelance Designer (All Categories) at Maurices – Ascena Group

January 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025

Supported vertical design process under SVP of Design; contributed to seasonal development and cross-category design.

Designer & Product Development Manager at Fashion Bug – Charming Shoppes, Inc.

January 1, 2012 - October 22, 2025

Led creative development for multiple fashion categories; sketched through floor set presentations; conducted competitive analysis, market research, and fabric sourcing to shape line plans; partnered with PR and marketing to style campaigns and prep for product launches.

Assistant Design Coordinator at Jones New York – Anne Klein

January 1, 2006 - October 22, 2025

Managed line plans, trims, and showroom prep; supported communications between design, PD, and sampling teams.

Product Developer (Freelance Assignment) at Mitchell and Ness

January 1, 2025 - Present

Acted as Technical Designer in absence of a dedicated role, leading fit sessions, taking measurements, and providing construction, fit, and grading direction to overseas factories. Owned end-to-end product development from concept and prototyping through production approval, ensuring alignment to development calendars and on-time delivery. Created and maintained tech packs, BOMs, and PLM data, ensuring global compliance, accuracy, and sample tracking. Managed prototype, SMS, and pre-production samples, resolving fit, construction, and quality issues in partnership with Design and Sourcing. Served as technical liaison between Design and Manufacturing, translating creative vision into production-ready product. Partnered with Sourcing on costing approvals, factory allocation, and cost-optimization initiatives. Led risk assessments, milestone reviews, and change management, driving process improvements that enhanced speed, efficiency, and product quality.

Buyer, Stylist, Sales, Curator & Product Development / Sourcing Lead at ellcie

January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2025

Own and execute the entire product lifecycle for private label and curated assortments across apparel, accessories, and gifting, spanning concept, design, sourcing, production, and launch. Develop seasonal assortment strategies and OTB plans, leveraging sales performance, customer insights, and trend analysis to optimize sell-through and profitability. Design, develop, and launch limited-edition and exclusive private label products, strengthening brand differentiation and repeat customer engagement. Source and manage domestic and international vendor partnerships, overseeing material selection, sampling, costing, and production while maintaining quality and brand standards. Drive on-time delivery and production accuracy by managing production calendars, specs, and vendor communication. Curate cohesive in-store and digital assortments that reflect a “dream wardrobe” concept, elevating the customer experience and brand storytelling. Lead visual merchandising, styling, and brand prese

Designer & Product Development Manager at Catherines – Ascena Group

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Led end-to-end design and product development for multiple categories including Knits, Denim, Wovens, Dresses, Activewear, Sleepwear, and Accessories. Defined seasonal trend direction, color palettes, fabric stories, and mood boards aligned with brand DNA and customer insights. Managed overseas vendor relationships, overseeing sampling, costing, and production timelines to support speed-to-market goals. Directed fittings, technical design reviews, and tech pack execution to ensure consistent fit, quality, and aesthetic integrity. Partnered cross-functionally with buying, sourcing, marketing, production, and finance to align design vision with commercial strategy. Traveled internationally to support vendor onboarding, production planning, and quality execution.

Freelance Designer at Maurices – Ascena Group

January 1, 2012 - Present

Supported implementation of a vertical design process under the SVP of Design. Contributed to seasonal design development across multiple apparel categories, supporting speed, cohesion, and brand consistency.

Designer & Product Development Manager at Fashion Bug – Charming Shoppes, Inc.

January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2012

Led creative development across multiple fashion categories from initial concept through floor set execution. Conducted competitive analysis, trend research, and fabric sourcing to inform line plans and seasonal strategies. Collaborated with PR and marketing teams to style campaigns and support product launches. Balanced trend-driven design with cost, margin, and production realities to support commercial success.

Assistant Design Coordinator at Jones New York / Anne Klein

January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006

Supported line planning, trims management, showroom preparation, and sample tracking. Acted as a liaison between design, product development, and sampling teams to ensure workflow efficiency.