Jessica Olson
Hiawatha
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in product design and workflow coordination. Effectively manages multiple projects while prioritizing accuracy, mentoring teams, and enhancing client relationships through organized digital record-keeping and cross-department collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Designer
Champion Teamwear
Lenexa
06.2016 - Current
- Designed and developed product collections to enhance overall brand offering
- Utilities Adobe Illustrator daily in technical flats, creative mockups, and various other CADs.
- Hands off Tech Packs to Technical Design with clear communication to achieve optimum design
- Tracked design development from concept to finished product, ensuring alignment with original vision
- Attends fittings and provides feedback until garments are finalized
- Collaborated across departments to ensure seamless production operations and on-time delivery
- Prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Maintain organized digital records including, product assortment, visual line plan and product to market calendars.
Pattern Scaling Artist
GTM Sportswear
Manhattan
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Scale custom apparel designs onto graded patterns utilizing Gerber AccuMark software
- Review and confirm production files, photo samples, and proof-of-concept materials for accuracy prior to manufacturing
- Coordinated daily workflow for Scaling team, ensuring timely production deadlines and project priorities were met
- Trained and mentored new Scaling Artists on software systems and production standards to enhance onboarding experience
- Organized digital records and production documentation for easy access and reference
Alterations Manager
David's Bridal
Topeka
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed daily operations of alterations department, ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction
- Worked directly with clients to ensure alterations met expectations and deadlines
- Managed scheduling, workflow prioritization, and quality control for multiple active client orders
- Trained and coached alterations associates to enhance customer service and technical skills, improving team effectiveness
- Addressed sensitive customer situations with professionalism and efficiency, maintaining positive client relationships
- Read and interpreted revenue, payroll, profitability, and performance reporting
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Fashion Design & Merchandising
International Academy of Design and Technology
Nashville, TNFashion Design Studies -
American InterContinental University
London, EnglandSkills
- Gerber AccuMark software
- Browzwear software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Data management
- Project Coordination
- Workflow Coordination
- Client relations
- Team leadership
- Organizational skills
- Department collaboration
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Administrative Support
Timeline
Senior Product Designer
Champion Teamwear
06.2016 - Current
Pattern Scaling Artist
GTM Sportswear
09.2014 - 06.2016
Alterations Manager
David's Bridal
08.2013 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Fashion Design & Merchandising
International Academy of Design and Technology
Fashion Design Studies -
American InterContinental University