Thomas J. Becker

Skilled in design and developing products for program launches, brand repositioning, and product line expansions. Results-driven design leader with 20 year portfolio of success driving product development, engineering, and production efforts for leading US apparel and soft goods brands. Instrumental in launching new brands, enhancing market share, slashing overhead costs, and driving annual sales growth. Adept at translating fashion trends, market direction, and consumer preferences into design specifications and managing technical processes to meet all retail requirements. Extensive experience traveling to global factory and mill locations across Europe, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Asia. Specialties: Product Development * Product Design * Engineering Oversight * GSD Certified * Cost Engineering * New Product Introductions * New Brand Launches * Pattern-Making/Grading * Apparel Construction * Material Selection * Research & Design * Live Fitting * Cost Negotiations * Manufacturing * 3D Body Mapping/Draping/Molding * Strategic Sourcing * Outsourcing * Team Leadership/Motivation