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Erin Fichter

Castro Valley,CA

Summary

Productive and efficient Creative Designer and Developer specializing in trend analysis, fabric selection, and design innovation. Demonstrates excellent time management, adaptability, and communication skills to ensure seamless collaboration and project success. Brings fresh perspectives to fashion projects with keen insight into contemporary styles and consumer preferences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Product Development & Design; Ecommerce

Dragonfly Commerce
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Launched 100+ new products yearly across ecommerce and retail, driving $2M profit growth
  • Researched trademarks, patents, and market dynamics for optimal new product launches
  • Created CAD designs and product graphics, communicated creatively with factories
  • Managed product testing, purchase order decisions, and compliance testing
  • Refined product listings, content, and packaging for user experience and brand alignment
  • Uploaded listing assets like keywords, PDPs, copy, and obtained SDS documents to Amazon
  • Approved production photos, quality checks, advised on shipping/photography plans
  • Co-led and documented Post Launch Reviews for continuous improvement

Sr. Production Developer; Home Division

Dolls Kill
Los Angeles, CA
10.2021 - 07.2022
  • Designed seasonal home goods collections aligned with Dolls Kill's brand identity
  • Led market and trend research, analyzed past production data
  • Created detailed tech packs and specs for overseas vendors
  • Provided CAD instructions and 3D rendering standards
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, creatives, and licensors

Design Associate & Product Developer; Jr./ Missy Sportswear & Dresses

Byer California
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 06.2020
  • Managed production for juniors' wovens, jumpsuits, suiting, and bottoms
  • Collaborated with design and sales teams on on-brand, trend-right assortment
  • Worked with vendors on trims, fabrics, prints, accessories per season and trends
  • Oversaw fittings, worked with technical and overseas factory teams
  • Created tech packs via work management software
  • Approved bulk accessories, trims, notions, prints, lab dips, fabrics

Design Associate & Production Manager; Gowns, Dresses & Sportswear

JAKE
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Contributed sketches, fabric research, accessories, trend boards to the design team
  • Managed schedules for 3rd party production facility and in-house sewing studio
  • Oversaw photoshoots, runway shows, client appointments, model fittings
  • Patterned in-house designs, cut and sewed fit samples and final garments

Design Associate & Maker; Women's Sports and Festival Wear

Warrior Within Designs
San Francisco, CA
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Collaborated with the owner on new designs, sketches, patterns, fittings, sew samples
  • Expanded festival-wear line variety and evolved brand for broader clientele
  • Managed pattern/fabric hand-off with local factory and in-house inventory
  • Handled print placement and art through dye sublimation and 3D rendering

Education

Fashion Design BA -

FIDM
San Francisco, CA
12.2012

Skills

  • Product Design
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Production expertise
  • Optimistic & Positive Leadership
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Product Testing
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Product issue resolution
  • Marketing understanding
  • Brand positioning
  • Cost Estimations
  • Visual Storytelling

Proficient in

  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • CAD Software
  • Procreate
  • Figma
  • Asana
  • Squarespace
  • Seller Central
  • Jungle Scout
  • Helium 10
  • Notions

Affiliations

  • Hair and Makeup Artist
  • Gardener
  • Home Renovator
  • Hiker
  • Dog Mom

Certification

Licensed Cosmetologist

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sr. Product Development & Design; Ecommerce

Dragonfly Commerce
09.2022 - 05.2024

Sr. Production Developer; Home Division

Dolls Kill
10.2021 - 07.2022

Design Associate & Product Developer; Jr./ Missy Sportswear & Dresses

Byer California
10.2017 - 06.2020

Design Associate & Production Manager; Gowns, Dresses & Sportswear

JAKE
09.2016 - 09.2017

Design Associate & Maker; Women's Sports and Festival Wear

Warrior Within Designs
10.2012 - 09.2016

Fashion Design BA -

FIDM

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