Chelsea Woodlands Mitchell

Support the development of innovative raw materials, contributing to seasonal product ranges across categories. • Collaborate with Design, R&D, and cross-functional teams to assist in fabric, trim, print, and colour development. • Provide technical input on textiles and trims to help ensure materials meet performance, quality, and design requirements. • Assist in coordinating raw material development timelines to support seasonal milestones. • Contribute to the setup and maintenance of fabric and trim standards, libraries, and PLM systems. • Support the commercialisation of R&D concepts by balancing design intent with technical feasibility. • Work with global teams to help deliver raw materials and print/colour developments. • Assist in resolving technical and quality issues, escalating where needed and supporting solution implementation. • Analyse and compare lab testing data reports to ensure all RMs meet internal standards and claim validations. • Contribute to sustainability and compliance checks across raw materials and product developments. • Manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and across multiple project CPs, demonstrating strong organisation and attention to detail.

Worked with the design team in creating product ranges aligned with brand DNA bringing an innovative and adaptable approach to evolving demands. • Supported the Design Director and Head Designer for the development of Carla Zampatti's 60th anniversary collection at Australian Fashion Week 2025. • Researched, sourced, and developed fabrics & trims to meet design vision, quality standards, and target costs. • Created detailed technical sketches and print developments using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign showcasing creativity and attention to detail. • Held ownership of seasonal CADs, range sheet and style number allocation. • Participated in sample fittings, providing input on fit, construction, and necessary adjustments while collaborating closely with patternmakers. • Managed season colour lab dips and strike offs, organised swatches, trims, and maintained documentation for seamless workflow ensuring organisation and time management. • Oversaw design tracker, software process, and ensured accurate data management to support production efficiency. • Coordinated communication with suppliers, and manufacturers to streamline development and sampling. • Tracked critical path milestones, ensuring all design tasks were completed on time with a proactive and adaptable mindset. • Attended design and production meetings, providing key insight on improved workflow, approvals, design commercialisation and material coordination to drive continuous improvement. • Monitored and maintained the accuracy of inventory software to optimize efficiency and cost control applying a detail-oriented and resourceful approach. • Contributed to the creation and delivery of work-in-progress presentations, ensuring clear communication of design developments aligned with the critical path. • Assisted the pattern room with sample cutting where required.

Managed inventory of accessories and trims, ensuring timely availability and alignment with quality standards. • Monitored the shipments from international and domestic suppliers, ensuring accurate tracking and on-time delivery • Conducted thorough pre-production checks of components and resolved issues proactively, maintaining alignment with brand expectations and tight deadlines. • Managed contracted makers, including cut work, trims, accessories, deliveries, and invoicing. • Managed BOM’s and ensure accurate stock levels and timely updates to support efficient production and despatch workflows using Product Line Management systems. • Oversaw aspects of offshore product development and manufacturing operations, serving as the primary liaison for vendors. Managed timelines, negotiated costing, raised PO’s and ensured adherence to high quality and delivery standards. • Built and nurtured relationships with offshore partners, communicating clearly and frequently to address challenges and optimise workflows. • Collaborated closely with the cutting and design teams to ensure effective communication and develop product solutions.

Textile Creation and Manipulation, Pattern Making and Draping, Toiling and Sample Making

Inbound calls for Woolworths Basic Box Campaign

Customer service, data entry and invoicing