TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT
All your development needs, on standby.

You don't necessarily need a full-time employee.

You need someone who can walk in, know what they're looking at, and start pulling the right threads straight away.

You need someone who can walk in, know what they're looking at, and start pulling the right threads straight away.

That's me.

New brand and not ready for an employee?
Need an extra pair of expert hands for a seasonal sprint?
Covering someone's holiday?
Between hires?
Growing faster than your current team can keep up?
Or just got one of those problems that has been sitting on your desk giving you the side eye?

Bring me in.

I'll plug into your existing development process and take care of the technical work that needs doing, from initial tech pack through fit, sampling, factory communication, production and QC.

You keep your team. I add the experience.

What does “technical development” actually mean?

What does “technical development” actually mean?

Basically, all the bits between “this is a beautiful design”
and “yes, this is actually ready to sell.”

Because there's a surprisingly large amount of space between those two things.

Because there's a surprisingly large amount of space between those two things.

I can work across:

I can work across:

I can work across:

FIT & GARMENT DEVELOPMENT

FIT & GARMENT DEVELOPMENT

Making sure the garment you're envisioning is the garment you're actually developing. I'll work through fit issues, corrections and development decisions without losing sight of the original design intent.

Making sure the garment you're envisioning is the garment you're actually developing. I'll work through fit issues, corrections and development decisions without losing sight of the original design intent.

Making sure the garment you're envisioning is the garment you're actually developing. I'll work through fit issues, corrections and development decisions without losing sight of the original design intent.

TECH PACKS & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

TECH PACKS & TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Clear, production-ready technical documentation that gives your factory the information they need, without leaving everyone playing a very expensive game of Chinese whispers.

Clear, production-ready technical documentation that gives your factory the information they need, without leaving everyone playing a very expensive game of Chinese whispers.

Clear, production-ready technical documentation that gives your factory the information they need, without leaving everyone playing a very expensive game of Chinese whispers.

PATTERN MAKING & SIZING

PATTERN MAKING & SIZING

Reviewing patterns, blocks, grading and sizing to make sure the garment works across the size range and not just on the one fit model who happens to be standing in front of us.

Reviewing patterns, blocks, grading and sizing to make sure the garment works across the size range and not just on the one fit model who happens to be standing in front of us.

Reviewing patterns, blocks, grading and sizing to make sure the garment works across the size range and not just on the one fit model who happens to be standing in front of us.

RANGE DEVELOPMENT & CRITICAL PATH

RANGE DEVELOPMENT & CRITICAL PATH

Keeping the technical side moving so one late sample doesn't start a domino effect through your entire collection.

Keeping the technical side moving so one late sample doesn't start a domino effect through your entire collection.

Keeping the technical side moving so one late sample doesn't start a domino effect through your entire collection.

FACTORY COMMUNICATION

FACTORY COMMUNICATION

Translating between design intent, technical requirements and what is actually possible on the factory floor. Because sometimes “can we just make it like this?” requires a little more conversation.

Translating between design intent, technical requirements and what is actually possible on the factory floor. Because sometimes “can we just make it like this?” requires a little more conversation.

Translating between design intent, technical requirements and what is actually possible on the factory floor. Because sometimes “can we just make it like this?” requires a little more conversation.

PRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING & QC

PRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING & QC

When something that looked perfectly behaved in development suddenly develops a personality in production, I'll help work out what's changed, why it matters and what to do about it.

When something that looked perfectly behaved in development suddenly develops a personality in production, I'll help work out what's changed, why it matters and what to do about it.

When something that looked perfectly behaved in development suddenly develops a personality in production, I'll help work out what's changed, why it matters and what to do about it.

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Why bring in a Technical Consultant?

Because technical development isn't just ticking boxes. It's knowing which boxes matter.

I've spent 20+ years moving between patterns, fittings, factories, production floors and design teams. I've seen the tiny technical decision that saves a sample round.

I've also seen the tiny technical decision that creates three more.

That's the bit you can't Google.

I'm not just looking at the problem in front of me. I'm thinking about what happens next.

Does that correction work across the size range?

Will the factory interpret the comment correctly?

Is that construction actually production-friendly?

Are we fixing the symptom or the cause?

Will this still work when it's made in bulk?

That's the stuff that doesn't always fit neatly into a job description.

But it can make a very big difference to your collection.

You don't have to hand me the whole thing.

You don't have to hand me the whole thing.

That's the beauty of it.

You might need me to turn your vision into something production ready.

You might need me for a full seasonal development process.

You might need me for three months while your team is short-handed.

You might need a second pair of eyes on your tech packs.

You might need someone to jump into a fitting.

You might have a factory problem that needs an experienced brain before it becomes a much bigger problem.

You might need me to turn your vision into something production ready.

You might need me for a full seasonal development process.

You might need me for three months while your team is short-handed.

You might need a second pair of eyes on your tech packs.

You might need someone to jump into a fitting.

You might have a factory problem that needs an experienced brain before it becomes a much bigger problem.

One-off. Ongoing. Somewhere in between.

We scope the support around what your brand actually needs.

No unnecessary commitment.

No paying for technical support you don't use.

Just the right level of experience, at the right point in your development process.

We scope the support around what your brand actually needs.

No unnecessary commitment.

No paying for technical support you don't use.

Just the right level of experience, at the right point in your development process.

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Technical Developer Measuring Flat Garment
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What makes this different?

You're not hiring me to simply do the technical tasks.

You're bringing in the judgement behind them.

I've made more than 13,500 patterns and spent 20+ years watching garments go from 2D pattern to 3D reality to finished product.

So when something isn't working, I'm not starting at the beginning.

I've probably seen it before.

And if I haven't? I'll figure it out.

Part technician. Part translator. Part detective. Occasionally fairy godmother.

Part technician. Part translator. Part detective.
Occasionally fairy godmother.

That's what you're really getting.

LET'S DO IT ⟶

What you'll get out of it:

What you'll get out of it:

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01

Less technical stuff sitting on your desk waiting for you to magically find another 14 hours in the week.

Less technical stuff sitting on your desk waiting for you to magically find another 14 hours in the week.

Less technical stuff sitting on your desk waiting for you to magically find another 14 hours in the week.

02

02

Clearer communication between your design team, technical team and factory.

Clearer communication between your design team, technical team and factory.

Clearer communication between your design team, technical team and factory.

03

03

Fewer avoidable sampling rounds and less time spent fixing the same problem twice.

Fewer avoidable sampling rounds and less time spent fixing the same problem twice.

Fewer avoidable sampling rounds and less time spent fixing the same problem twice.

04

04

A technical development process that actually supports your creative vision instead of getting in its way.

A technical development process that actually supports your creative vision instead of getting in its way.

A technical development process that actually supports your creative vision instead of getting in its way.

05

05

The confidence that someone experienced is looking at the details before they become expensive problems.

The confidence that someone experienced is looking at the details before they become expensive problems.

The confidence that someone experienced is looking at the details before they become expensive problems.

Because the goal isn't simply to get the garment made. It's to get it right.

Because the goal isn't simply to get the garment made. It's to get it right.

And preferably without everyone needing a lie down afterwards.

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HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

01

MONTHLY RETAINER

Ongoing technical support, scoped around your seasonal calendar and workload.

02

ONE-OFF PROJECT

Need a particular project, range or technical job handled properly? Bring me in.

03

FLEXIBLE SUPPORT

Somewhere between the two? That's fine too. Your business doesn't need to fit my service. The service fits your business.

Your business doesn't need to fit my service. The service fits your business.

Is it worth it?

One missed PP sample, one fitting mixup, one rushed round before a launch deadline, any of those can cost thousands in delays, excess stock or a blown timeline. A few hours of experienced eyes in your fittings each month costs a fraction of that, and it's the difference between catching the problem and cleaning up after it.

One missed PP sample, one fitting mixup, one rushed round before a launch deadline, any of those can cost thousands in delays, excess stock or a blown timeline. A few hours of experienced eyes in your fittings each month costs a fraction of that, and it's the difference between catching the problem and cleaning up after it.

One missed PP sample, one fitting mixup, one rushed round before a launch deadline, any of those can cost thousands in delays, excess stock or a blown timeline. A few hours of experienced eyes in your fittings each month costs a fraction of that, and it's the difference between catching the problem and cleaning up after it.

Can we work together remotely?

Absolutely. A lot of the work can be done remotely, and it’s easier than you might think.


Fit sessions can happen via video call, with a fit model and someone on your end to hold the camera and make adjustments or pin the garment as we go. I can see the fit in real time and talk you through exactly what I’m seeing and what needs changing.


Technical development and tech packs are straightforward to manage remotely, and for physical quality control or detailed fit comments, samples can simply be sent to me for hands on review.


So, whether you’re down the road or across the country, we can make it work.

Absolutely. A lot of the work can be done remotely, and it’s easier than you might think.


Fit sessions can happen via video call, with a fit model and someone on your end to hold the camera and make adjustments or pin the garment as we go. I can see the fit in real time and talk you through exactly what I’m seeing and what needs changing.


Technical development and tech packs are straightforward to manage remotely, and for physical quality control or detailed fit comments, samples can simply be sent to me for hands on review.


So, whether you’re down the road or across the country, we can make it work.

Absolutely. A lot of the work can be done remotely, and it’s easier than you might think.


Fit sessions can happen via video call, with a fit model and someone on your end to hold the camera and make adjustments or pin the garment as we go. I can see the fit in real time and talk you through exactly what I’m seeing and what needs changing.


Technical development and tech packs are straightforward to manage remotely, and for physical quality control or detailed fit comments, samples can simply be sent to me for hands on review.


So, whether you’re down the road or across the country, we can make it work.

What does a retainer actually look like?

It varies brand to brand, but a typical setup might be a few hours of direct contact each month (fittings, calls, factory-facing work) plus additional hours of non-contact work behind the scenes, reviewing tech packs, chasing details, catching things before they become problems. We'll scope the split around what your development calendar actually needs.

It varies brand to brand, but a typical setup might be a few hours of direct contact each month (fittings, calls, factory-facing work) plus additional hours of non-contact work behind the scenes, reviewing tech packs, chasing details, catching things before they become problems. We'll scope the split around what your development calendar actually needs.

It varies brand to brand, but a typical setup might be a few hours of direct contact each month (fittings, calls, factory-facing work) plus additional hours of non-contact work behind the scenes, reviewing tech packs, chasing details, catching things before they become problems. We'll scope the split around what your development calendar actually needs.

What's an example of a Monthly Retainer?

Technical Development from $1,800/month. Think 3-4 hours of senior technical support each week, combining contact and non-contact time, scoped around your brand's development calendar.

Technical Development from $1,800/month. Think 3-4 hours of senior technical support each week, combining contact and non-contact time, scoped around your brand's development calendar.

Technical Development from $1,800/month. Think 3-4 hours of senior technical support each week, combining contact and non-contact time, scoped around your brand's development calendar.

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Is this for you?

YES, if...

You're growing and your technical workload is growing faster.

Your team is good, but could use another level of experience.

You need senior technical support without a permanent salary.

Your development process lives partly in spreadsheets, partly in people's heads and partly in “I think we did it this way last season…”

You're tired of being the person who has to chase every technical detail.

Or you simply want someone who can look at a garment and say:

“Yep. I see what's happening here.”

Then actually know what to do about it.

The right amount of technical support

Too little and things start slipping through the cracks.

Too much and you've hired another full-time employee you didn't actually need.

We're looking for the Goldilocks zone.

Senior-level experience.

Flexible support.

Exactly when your development needs it.

Enough to keep things moving. Not so much that you're paying for more than you need.

Ready to get some technical sanity back?

Your collection deserves more than crossed fingers and a hopeful “she'll be right.”

LET'S GET YOUR TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT FIT FOR PURPOSE.

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