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Apparel designer and product developer with experience across New York and London. Creating seasonal collections and product-ready technical packages for global brands including Calvin Klein Performance, Champion, Hanes, and Levi Strauss for mass-market retailers including Target and Walmart. Known for balancing brand vision, fit, quality, pricing, and timeline demands. Skilled in PLM workflows, BOM/spec management, sourcing coordination, and overseas sample development. Comfortable partnering across design, technical design, merchandising, logistics, and production to bring innovative apparel products to market on schedule.…Apparel designer and product developer with experience across New York and London. Creating seasonal collections and product-ready technical packages for global brands including Calvin Klein Performance, Champion, Hanes, and Levi Strauss for mass-market retailers including Target and Walmart. Known for balancing brand vision, fit, quality, pricing, and timeline demands. Skilled in PLM workflows, BOM/spec management, sourcing coordination, and overseas sample development. Comfortable partnering across design, technical design, merchandising, logistics, and production to bring innovative apparel products to market on schedule.

Racheal McElroy-Jenns

Designer, Product Designer, Production Coordinator, +1

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Apparel designer and product developer with experience across New York and London. Creating seasonal collections and product-ready technical packages for global brands including Calvin Klein Performance, Champion, Hanes, and Levi Strauss for mass-market retailers including Target and Walmart. Known for balancing brand vision, fit, quality, pricing, and timeline demands. Skilled in PLM workflows, BOM/spec management, sourcing coordination, and overseas sample development. Comfortable partnering across design, technical design, merchandising, logistics, and production to bring innovative apparel products to market on schedule.…Apparel designer and product developer with experience across New York and London. Creating seasonal collections and product-ready technical packages for global brands including Calvin Klein Performance, Champion, Hanes, and Levi Strauss for mass-market retailers including Target and Walmart. Known for balancing brand vision, fit, quality, pricing, and timeline demands. Skilled in PLM workflows, BOM/spec management, sourcing coordination, and overseas sample development. Comfortable partnering across design, technical design, merchandising, logistics, and production to bring innovative apparel products to market on schedule.

Available to hire

Apparel designer and product developer with experience across New York and London. Creating seasonal collections and product-ready technical packages for global brands including Calvin Klein Performance, Champion, Hanes, and Levi Strauss for mass-market retailers including Target and Walmart. Known for balancing brand vision, fit, quality, pricing, and timeline demands.

Skilled in PLM workflows, BOM/spec management, sourcing coordination, and overseas sample development. Comfortable partnering across design, technical design, merchandising, logistics, and production to bring innovative apparel products to market on schedule.

Skills

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Operations Coordinator at National Safety Apparel – Cleveland, OH

October 1, 2025 - Present

Coordinated apparel product development operations including SKU creation, product categorization, and lifecycle updates while ensuring accurate product information across cross-functional teams and enterprise systems. Maintained and updated BOMs and style specifications, partnering with Product Development and Technical Design to support development and data accuracy. Standardized and updated product data to support PLM implementation, improving product information consistency and development workflows across the product lifecycle.

Freelance Designer & Product Development Consultant at Republic Clothing Group (Independent Contractor) – New York, NY

January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025

Supported accelerated apparel product development for mass-market retailers (T.J. Maxx and Marshalls) to align with shipping schedules and on-time in-store delivery. Developed seasonal sketches and technical packages for expedited product cycles. Collaborated with design teams to refine designs based on market trends and retail feedback.

Senior Designer at Sunrise Brands – New York, NY

September 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024

Designed seasonal collections for Seven7 retail at BJ’s Wholesale and Sam’s Club, balancing brand identity, customer fit, price points, and market trends. Built concept boards, color palettes, and print directions; created detailed tech packs in PLM including BOMs, specs, and artwork for production. Managed overseas sample development, ensuring fit, print, trims, and finishes; directed graphics production including rotary prints, screen-prints, and embellishments.

Freelance Designer & Product Development Consultant at Hanes Brands Inc., G-III Apparel Group & Rousso Apparel Group – New York, NY

January 1, 2014 - March 1, 2020

Designed and developed seasonal apparel collections for C9 by Champion, Calvin Klein Performance, and Levi Strauss, including trend-driven concept direction. Created comprehensive technical packs, flats, and spec sheets in PLM to streamline development and support accurate production. Supported sample development (prints, trims, embellishments) and quality standards with design team and overseas factories. Collaborated with sales, merchandising, and logistics teams for timely retail-ready launches; approved lab dips and production fabrics/prints; conducted fittings and reviewed prototypes through final production; partnered with sourcing on innovative fabrics, washes, and knit constructions.

Associate Designer at Magnum Clothing – London, England

November 1, 2010 - September 1, 2013

Designed and developed seasonal apparel collections tailored to UK mass-market retailers (Next, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s). Partnered with buyers and sales teams to meet retailer-specific specifications and timelines. Produced inspirational storyboards and trend presentations for client review.

Associate Designer at Li & Fung – Regatta USA Division – New York, NY

September 1, 2008 - August 1, 2009

Directed the graphic design team on development of logos, prints, and hangtags. Assisted with translating seasonal concepts into production-ready technical packs and supported brand identity through creative visual storytelling.

Assistant Designer at Isaac Morris Ltd. – New York, NY

July 1, 2006 - August 1, 2008

Assisted in preparation of licensed Disney and Warner Bros children’swear collections for retail at Walmart. Collaborated with design manager and production teams to meet delivery schedules.

Assistant Designer at Garan Inc. – New York, NY

September 1, 2005 - July 1, 2006

Supported the senior designer in developing seasonal children’swear collections for Walmart. Attended fittings and sample reviews to help ensure production quality and accuracy.

Intern at John Varvatos Enterprises – New York, NY

May 1, 2005 - August 1, 2005

Assisted with preparation for New York Fashion Week presentations and organized/maintained design and marketing materials.