Bridget Dobbie
Milano
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in product development, sampling, and production, with a strong focus on merchandising, trend analysis, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to drive product development processes while balancing creativity with market demand, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency. Bilingual in English and Italian, with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Coordinator
Deus Ex Machina
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed end-to-end product development, from concept to production, working closely with 20 global suppliers and 25 agents/distributors
- Ensured product development aligned with market needs, balancing creativity with sellthrough potential
- Managed approval processes, cost tracking, quality assurance, and issue resolution, ensuring smooth development cycles
- Facilitated seamless communication with cross-functional teams, ensuring timely updates for internal stakeholders
- Oversaw factory certifications, compliance, and adherence to production timelines
- Produced reports on progress, challenges, and analysis for cross-departmental collaboration and decision-making
Global Sampling and Product Development Manager
Deus Ex Machina
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed global sampling processes, ensuring adherence to critical paths, timelines, and supplier compliance
- Coordinated development cycles, including design, sampling, fittings, costings, and approvals, for various categories such as t-shirts, knits, denim, outerwear, and accessories
- Developed and managed trackers to monitor costing, production timing, transportation, and allocations
- Negotiated with suppliers to ensure cost targets were met, while maintaining product quality and integrity
- Oversaw global factory relationships and ensured certification, compliance, and timely production delivery
- Proactively addressed material and garment construction issues, offering technical support to meet quality and cost objectives
- Coordinated logistics for sample development, dispatch, and documentation, including customs and shipping
- Managed forecasting, production, and dispatch of trims, ensuring all styles and approvals were properly archived
Product Developer
Sass & Bide
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Product development of tees, tops and knitwear categories
- Fittings, fit comments and approvals for proto, fit, pre-production and shipment samples
- Size specifications, technical drawings, and quality control
- Raw materials purchase orders
- Data input using SAP software, ensuring system is kept updated
Development Technician
Mela Purdie
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed knitwear products with local factories and in-house pattern-makers
- Merchandising grid and seasonal product mix analysis
Swimwear Developer / Design Assistant
Insight 51
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Designed and developed swimwear collections
- Managed product development from prototype to production
- Technical drawing and specification sheets
- Trend forecasting, merchandising grid and seasonal mood boards
Education
Fashion & Sustainability Management Program -
European Institute of Innovation & Sustainability
Bachelor of Design -
University of New South Wales
Certificate IV in Graphic Design -
TAFE Institute
Certificate IV in Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern-Making, and Tailoring -
TAFE Institute
Skills
- Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint Skills
- Experienced with Adobe Illustrator Tools
- Adobe Photoshop Expertise
- Manufacturing Proficiency
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Analytical Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Project Coordination Expertise
Key Skills Experience
- English; Native, Italian; C1 Professional,
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop,
- Available for travel & relocation.
- Holder of Permesso di soggiorno (lungo periodo).
- In-depth knowledge of the entire product development cycle, with a focus on material sourcing, sample development, and fitting processes.
- Proven ability to collaborate with suppliers to manage capacity, lead times, and cost challenges.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, using data to optimize operations and inform strategic decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, working effectively with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth production processes.
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven, with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
Additional Information
Italian C1 professional
English native speaker
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Production Coordinator
Deus Ex Machina
01.2018 - 01.2021
Global Sampling and Product Development Manager
Deus Ex Machina
01.2015 - 01.2018
Product Developer
Sass & Bide
01.2014 - 01.2015
Development Technician
Mela Purdie
01.2014 - 12.2014
Swimwear Developer / Design Assistant
Insight 51
01.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Design -
University of New South Wales
Certificate IV in Graphic Design -
TAFE Institute
Certificate IV in Apparel Manufacturing, Pattern-Making, and Tailoring -
TAFE Institute
Fashion & Sustainability Management Program -
European Institute of Innovation & Sustainability
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