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chewy frisco dog
outdoor product

The Job.

I am currently a Product Designer for a company called PM&J, LLC. Within this position, I design, sketch, do fabric/material development, spec, and communicate with the China manufacturing team as well as retailers. The products I work on are for pets (beds, apparel, collars/leashes/harnesses, toys, travel, etc.) and home soft-goods and soft furniture. I have been named the pet wear expert within the company, so my primary focus is pet apparel and collars/leashes/harnesses.

The Project.

In 2021 and 2022, Chewy expanded their Frisco brand for collars/leashes/harnesses and apparel. I worked very closely with the Sourcing Manager at Chewy for CLH, which resulted in business with the Sourcing Manager for apparel as well. The Frisco Outdoor line became one of the main reasons I fell in love with the technicality and function of harnesses, and why I became the PM&J pet wear expert. The purpose is for trend-forward design and the ability to perform. This is just a brief look at the hundred of SKU's that came along with these programs.
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boots & barkley collar

The Job.

I am currently a Product Designer for a company called PM&J, LLC. Within this position, I design, sketch, do fabric/material development, spec, and communicate with the China manufacturing team as well as retailers. The products I work on are for pets (beds, apparel, collars/leashes/harnesses, toys, travel, etc.) and home soft-goods and soft furniture. I have been named the pet wear expert within the company, so my primary focus is pet apparel and collars/leashes/harnesses.

The Project.

One of my responsibilities as a Designer at PM&J is as the pet wear Target designer. I work directly with the Target Pet team on their seasonal and Boots & Barkley items for all workshops we're included via Spark. This collar was developed for 2021 C4 Inline.

November 2020.

rumpus jumpus unicorn
bean bag chair

The Job.

I am currently a Product Designer for a company called PM&J, LLC. Within this position, I design, sketch, do fabric/material development, spec, and communicate with the China manufacturing team as well as retailers. The products I work on are for pets (beds, apparel, collars/leashes/harnesses, toys, travel, etc.) and home soft-goods and soft furniture. I have been named the pet wear expert within the company, so my primary focus is pet apparel and collars/leashes/harnesses.

The Project.

Rumpus Jumpus is a PM&J private brand, and this project involves a Unicorn bean bag chair in a classic silhouette. I created this 3D render using CLO. While PM&J is primarily a private label vendor, they have private brands to expand offerings to retailers that rely on sell-sheets.
This chair would be filled with Polyestyrene beans in a domestic setting.

January 2024.

kenwood & co. trek series

The Job.

I am currently a Product Designer for a company called PM&J, LLC. Within this position, I design, sketch, do fabric/material development, spec, and communicate with the China manufacturing team as well as retailers. The products I work on are for pets (beds, apparel, collars/leashes/harnesses, toys, travel, etc.) and home soft-goods and soft furniture. I have been named the pet wear expert within the company, so my primary focus is pet apparel and collars/leashes/harnesses.

The Project.

This project is called the Trek Series, designed for PM&J's brand, Kenwood & Co. which is a trend-forward pet brand. I owned this project from start to finish with trend and product research, product design & development, sketching, spec'ing, and fine-tuning.
The Trek Series is for 2025, and focuses on an athleisure direction for adventure dog items, gravitating to a trendy customer. There are many items within this assortment for all aspects of adventure. Jackets and harnesses are tailored for a BEST-category, inclusive fit; collars, leashes, tie-outs maintain the greatest features for function and comfort; and travel items are meant for both the pet and pet owner.

Stay tuned for sample images and fit perfection.

performance costumes

The Job.

I was a designer at a company called The Line Up from May 2017-September 2020. This is a quick look into the work I did in that position.

The Responsibilities.

+Illustrate designs for customers and e-commerce with product development and graphic design processes incorporated; including: construction details, graphic illustrations, pricing, setting up customer expectations, and communicating in a manufacturing facility.
+Pattern prototypes using Optitex with the ability to solve grading calculations.
+Make custom graphics and place into exported pattern pieces for customers requiring sublimation.
+Create spec sheets with all technical and construction information needed for the production team to produce correctly and successfully.
+Build customer relationships for products to be produced correctly and successfully as well as maintain client/manufacturer loyalty.
+Member of the New Product Team which focuses on upcoming trends and product strategy with design for future sales on the website.
+Attend photoshoots for garment and styling assistance.
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raiden

The Line.

A line made for and presented to Target for adults with sensory sensitivities, anxiety, stress, and any other disorders which produce anxiety symptoms, including Autism. Adaptable clothing featuring weight and compression elements. ​Accomplished with quilting with weighted beads, extra long drawstrings, zippers, and other details for sensory relief. Compression emphasis around the waist, and extra soft cotton blend fabrics.

The Details.

This was a project designed for Target, through one of my undergrad courses, as a Senior in the Apparel Design Program. Given the white space in readily adapted weighted and compression products for adults in everyday use; this is how Raiden by A New Day was formed. Raiden is a female name which means ‘rainfall’. The mood for this line is inspired by soothing and calming aesthetic and perception; which ‘rainfall’ accurately represents. With Raiden, reducing the stigma between those with mental health and those without is an integral part. A few interview respondents have stated that they would like society to talk about mental health more than we do now. Keeping this in mind, designing for the everyday life of people with anxiety and similar disorders is Raiden’s adaptive clothing proposal; however, the clothing within Raiden would not necessarily need to only be for those suffering the worst of anxiety. This could also be helpful for those with average daily stress, and thus be a form of universal design.

May 2018.

Group Members: Julie Anderson, Ka Ying Lee, Brittany Nahring, Stephanie Wang​

My Main Responsibilities:
+In Depth Trend Research
+Trend Board​
+Mood Board
+Initial Research on all topics that were later refined with entire group
​​+In Depth Competitor Research -focusing on compression & weighted garment production for similar target markets
+Technical Flats
+Annotated Sketches
+Made Garment Patterns for the Skye Vest, Raglan Top, and Reva Pants using Optitex
+Main Presenter to Target Corporate
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bananas and cream

The Line.

Senior line for the 2018 Senior Fashion Show: This is Now

The Details.

Bananas and Cream displays a high fashion interpretation of beetles and similar bugs that exude intricate structures, colors, and patterns that are not traditionally viewed as beautiful. The concept for the line drew through the travels and experiences that have opened my eyes to all unordinary beauties. Exhibited in shaped textiles which interpret shells, wings, and bodies of different insects; this collection is built for women with bold personalities who are looking to be seen in a different light to the world. The overall goal was to design and construct something that hasn't been made before to help provoke inspiration in others to create artwork of their own. The title for the line was chosen because of the uniqueness of the line itself. It somewhat represents what the garments look like as a whole with their pastel colors; but also, certain bugs have been known to hide inside of bananas, so the line as "Bananas and Cream" is a play on the tasty, fun, and different likeness of the collection.

Models: Emma Abrahamson, Madeline Doak, Laura Haines, Mia MinnemaLookbook Photographer: Stephanie HynesRunway Photographer: Bryan HumphreyHair: The Salon Professional AcademyMakeup: Faces Etc. of MNVideography: ENTIDAL Venue: Ralph Rapson Hall - University of MinnesotaMentor: Jane WilliamsDesigner: Julie Anderson

February 2018.