Susan Jina Lee
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Design, Product Development, and Packaging leader with over 15 years of experience in the bags, luggage, footwear, accessories, and soft goods industries. Managed multi-million-dollar portfolios while delivering a 50% increase in revenue through strategic product execution and vendor optimization. Known for leading cross-functional teams, driving innovation, and bringing complex products from concept through production.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Designer Accessories+Apparel
ALO Yoga
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Led the technical design process for all accessories, including leather and nylon bags, headwear, socks, caps and beanies, hair accessories, yoga mats, water bottles, and other soft goods, ensuring accurate translation of design intent into production-ready specifications.
- Oversaw the creation, maintenance, and refinement of tech packs, PLM documentation, and packaging specifications.
- Managed and mentored the design team to meet company objectives, timelines, and quality standards.
- Conducted weekly fit sessions on live models to ensure fit, function, and construction accuracy.
- Developed seasonal apparel tech packs for both men’s and women’s categories as needed.
- Partnered with supply chain teams to manage testing, quality control, and production execution across global vendors.
Lead PD, Production & Design for Bags and Luggage
CALPAK
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed and developed a broad range of luggage, travel bags, diaper bags, gym bags, and headwear from concept through production.
- Created multiple top-selling products, contributing to a 50% increase in revenue.
- Led supply chain coordination, including packaging development, product testing, and quality control across global vendors.
- Managed and mentored the design and product development team to consistently achieve company objectives, timelines, and performance goals.
Accessories Product Developer
Teddy Fresh
01.2021 - 01.2022
- bags, headwear, socks, watches, candles, beanies, hair accessories, footwear, towels, scarves, lingerie and swimwear, jewelry, mugs, stockings, dogwear, tech and phone cases, and additional lifestyle categories.
- Demonstrated strong cost negotiation and margin management skills, consistently achieving target costs while maintaining product quality and brand standards.
- Managed and developed cross-functional teams to deliver against company objectives, timelines, and financial goals.
Lead Footwear Consultant
Kenneth Cole
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Leather Handbag Designer/Developer
Thacker NYC-Margot
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Handbag Designer
Anne Klein
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accessories/Bag Consultant
Calvin Klein
01.2016 - 01.2017
Product Development and CAD Footwear/Handbag Consultant
Cole Haan
01.2014 - 01.2016
Footwear Designer & Product Developer/Linebuilder
Camuto Group-Saks Fifth Avenue -Private Label
01.2012 - 01.2014
Handbag Designer
Kipling-VF Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Graduated 2009 -Fashion Design BFA
Parsons School of Design
Skills
- Material Sourcing
- Team Management
- Cost Negotiation
- Product Development
- Quality Control
- Trend Analysis
- Vendor Relations
- Quality Control & Testing
- Project Management
- Color, Material, and Finish (CMF)
- Apparel & Accessories Tech Pack/ Adobe Illustrator
- Sustainable Design
Websites
Certification
- UI/UX Certificate CALSART/COURSERA 2020 / Remote
- Swarovski Handbag Awards Award Winning Finalist 2011 / New York, NY
- Accessories Apprentice Viktor & Rolf 2010-2011 / Amsterdam, NL
- IHDA-Best Student Made Bag Award Winning Finalist 2009 / New York, NY
- Sustainability Award PETA & Ultra Suede 2008 / New York, NY
- Dean’s List Scholarship Parsons School of Design 2004-2009 / New York, NY
Timeline
Senior Technical Designer Accessories+Apparel
ALO Yoga
01.2024 - 05.2025
Lead PD, Production & Design for Bags and Luggage
CALPAK
01.2022 - 11.2023
Accessories Product Developer
Teddy Fresh
01.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Footwear Consultant
Kenneth Cole
01.2019 - 01.2020
Lead Leather Handbag Designer/Developer
Thacker NYC-Margot
01.2018 - 01.2019
Lead Handbag Designer
Anne Klein
01.2017 - 01.2018
Accessories/Bag Consultant
Calvin Klein
01.2016 - 01.2017
Product Development and CAD Footwear/Handbag Consultant
Cole Haan
01.2014 - 01.2016
Footwear Designer & Product Developer/Linebuilder
Camuto Group-Saks Fifth Avenue -Private Label
01.2012 - 01.2014
Handbag Designer
Kipling-VF Corporation
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor in Fine Arts - Graduated 2009 -Fashion Design BFA
Parsons School of Design