Product Management

I am deeply interested in product management for Digital Product Creation, Digital Asset Management (DAM), and e-commerce solutions, with a special focus on improving user engagement.

I have worked at different company stages, from Pre-market fit startup to series B and enterprise companies, I can help you reach the next stage.

As a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management, I am passionate about creating digital products that drive innovation and add value to people's lives. Throughout my career, I have developed a deep understanding of the product development process and have honed my skills in identifying market needs, conducting market research, and creating strategic product roadmaps.

Matt Astarita

I collaborate with fashion startups and independent designers across both menswear and womenswear, helping them turn design ideas into production-ready garments.

Key Contributions:

-Supported emerging brands and fashion entrepreneurs in launching collections by guiding them from concept to production, with a focus on fit, function, and brand identity.
-Reduced development costs and timelines through 3D garment simulations, allowing for quicker design approval and fewer physical samples.
-Created accurate, scalable 2D/3D patterns for a range of styles, from tailored pieces to streetwear and contemporary fashion.
-Delivered graded size ranges and detailed, factory-ready tech packs that enabled smooth production handovers and minimized sample revisions.
-Worked closely with creative teams to ensure designs remained true to their vision while meeting technical and manufacturing standards.

3D Fashion Designer & Pattermaker

Design Manager for the Men’s Formalwear department. Product Categories : Suits, Blazers, Trousers, Shirts, Outerwear, Knits and Formal Accessories

Design Manager

Designer for all Men’s Modern Formalwear under the brand Angelo Litrico. Garment categories include Blazers, Trousers and Suits.

Senior Menswear Designer

Designing Formal Menswear, Business Casual. Categories including Blazers and Trousers for the Classic and Modern Brands.

Menswear Designer

Design Assistant to the Head of Product Development and Design, Men's Division and Clockhouse.

Design Assistant Specialist

Assistant to the Head of Design

Trendwatching Duties:

-All JBC Trend Research / Trendwatching
-Development and Creation of Internal Seasonal Trendbook (Contains information used to conceive entire season by Design Department)
-Research and creation of semi annual Trend Directives to support Design Department (Mens, Womens, Kids)
-Creation of seasonal Catwalk and bi-monthly Streetstyle/Blog reports
-Support to CBO and Design Manager in conception, development and communication of Seasonal Core Themes to Design, Buying, VM and Marketing Departments.
-Sourcing materials and samples in liaison with JBC China office for internal Trendbook.
-Attendance at forecasting seminars for internal Trendbook Research (Trendunion, Scout, Peclers Paris...)
-Trend Direction and Communication of the Collection to Marketing and Visual Merchandising 
-Creation of Monthly Streetstyle / Blog and Seasonal Catwalk Reports for use in Design across all departments.
-Visits to Forecasting Fairs

Design Duties: 

-Support to design department in research and theme conception 
-Creation of Spec Sheets for various Product Categories
-Competition Shopping 
-Visits to Retail Fairs
-Participation in all Collection Meetings (Start Season, Developmental and End Season)
-Graphic Designing, Updating and Organisation of JBC Labels / Packaging and Branding
-Organisation and Archiving of all digital and printed internal Design Information

Design Assistant

Jean Paul Knott

-Print and Graphic Design for Knitwear and Woven Garments
-Research and development
-Mood board Creation
-Assisting with Production Process
-Sample Fittings
-All CAD work 
-Creation of technical packs for production

Print Designer and Assistant

American Apparel

-Work with RFID 
-Stock control
-Development of in store visual aesthetics and Windows 
-Stock package selection and development for Kings Cross Store, 
-Working directly with directives from the management team in Los Angeles and London 
-Travelling to and working in all stores in the European area, London area and the rest of the UK
-The creation of promotional hand drawn illustrations for the American Apparel Instagram and other social media.

Visual Merchandiser

Freelance

-Working on a freelance capacity for several brands doing projects including CAD work, research design and development.
-Pattern Cutting and Creation of Samples.
-Digital Print Development
-Engineering of Prints on to pattern pieces for production

Print, Menswear and Womenswear Designer

Ashish

-Assistance during the London Fashion Week Show

Show Assistant

Ann-Sofie Back Atelje

Gieves and Hawkes of Saville Row

-Internship worked during BA
-Research and Development of collections and surrounding projects
-Creation of technical packs for production
-Fittings and development of garments
-All CAD work 
-Assistance in the organisation and execution of brand related events
-Personal Assistance to the head and main designers.

Do you have an amazing fashion concept but you're not quite sure how to get it production-ready?

That’s where I come in.

I’m a freelance 3D Fashion Designer and Patternmaker who works with startups and fashion entrepreneurs to bring designs from sketch to sample. Whether you need help visualizing your pieces in 3D, creating accurate patterns, or getting tech packs ready for your factory, I’m here to make your life easier.

What I do:

-2D and 3D Patternmaking and Grading for the perfect fit
-3D sampling to cut down on guesswork and rounds of fitting 
-Clear, accurate tech packs that are ready for your Factory
-3D Lookbooks and Videos with custom Avatars to launch Campaigns quickly and cost effectively

Let’s connect if you need a reliable partner to take your designs from sketch to sample without losing your unique voice! You can schedule a free discovery call through the link in my Bio.

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