Jacinta DeJoseph
Montréal,Quebec
Summary
Solutions-oriented and forward-thinking Product Developer/Merchandiser with a passion for teamwork and client collaboration. Skilled at managing multiple projects, delivering high-quality products, and fostering long-term relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Technically adept and detail-oriented, I enjoy learning new programs and software to enhance and streamline my tasks.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Merchandiser
Do-Gree Fashions Ltd.
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
05.2018 - 10.2024
- Overseas Communication: Communicate with overseas factories and satellite office in Shanghai to achieve product development and meet deadlines.
- Work with Sales: Collaborate with the sales team to ensure products align with brand strategies and customer timelines.
- Senior Team: As a Senior Merchandiser, conceptualize and implement new procedures meant to improve efficiency and streamline workflows with the larger merchandising team.
- Trend Analysis: Keep up with the latest fashion trends, materials, colours, and consumer preferences to ensure the products align with current market demands.
- Sourcing & Procurement: Source and select appropriate fabrics, trims, and other materials that meet design specifications and budgetary constraints.
- Design Incubation: Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, including in-house brands (CTR & Chaos) & Capsule Collections.
- Technical Design: Modify and refine CADs, prints, and tech packs to conform with customer specifications and style limitations.
- Costing: Review and negotiate costs across the product lifecycle to optimize margins and establish competitive end prices for customers.
- End-to-End Product Lifecycle: Track product development, ensuring critical milestones are met.
- Sustainable Practices: Incorporate sustainable practices and materials into the product development process to meet consumer demand.
Merchandiser / Junior Designer
Majco Apparel
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
10.2015 - 05.2018
- Trend Analysis: Researched seasonal style and colour trends for a variety of markets (men & women).
- Visuals: Produced style catalogues and line-sheets for various clients, showcasing a wide range of offerings suited to their needs.
- Sourcing: Sourced fabric and trims from domestic and overseas suppliers.
- Technical Design: Created style requests, complete with sketches, photos, finishes and fabric swatches.
- Style Creation: Managed flow of sample corrections with in-house pattern and sample-makers.
- Sample Library: Organized large sample library; categorized samples, photographed samples for tech packs and log style/fabric for future use.
- Fabric Library: Initiated and maintained a fabric library, organizing by type, supplier, and use.
Fit & Spec Technician
Cartise
Montreal, Quebec
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Technical Documents: Created technical CADs, tech packs and spec sheets for import garments.
- Fittings: Participated in live model fit sessions, documenting, and implementing garment adjustments.
- Sample Lifecycle: Coordinated with Import Merchandiser to ensure efficient and effective flow of sample approvals.
- Visual Material: Produced and corrected photo and graphic content for various media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, catalogues and look-books).
Education
Certificate - Data Analysis
Lighthouse Labs
Montreal, QC01-2021
AEC - Fashion Design
Teccart
Longueuil, QC01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Women’s Studies
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, ON01-2008
Skills
- Adobe: Illustrator, Photoshop
- ERP Software: Momentis, Apparel Magic
- MS Office/Microsoft 365: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, Teams
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Continue to hone my Illustrator skills
- Expand my knowledge of data analysis
- Earn Project Management certification
Timeline
Senior Product Merchandiser
Do-Gree Fashions Ltd.
05.2018 - 10.2024
Merchandiser / Junior Designer
Majco Apparel
10.2015 - 05.2018
Fit & Spec Technician
Cartise
11.2014 - 10.2015
Certificate - Data Analysis
Lighthouse Labs
AEC - Fashion Design
Teccart
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts / Women’s Studies
University of Ottawa