Behind the Scenes of Product Development in the Apparel Industry with Jessica Ledin, Part 1

In this episode, Rachel sits down with good friend and fellow industry veteran, Jessica Ledin, to uncover the often underappreciated role of apparel product developers. We'll take you on a journey through our experiences in design, production, product management, costing, and more, revealing the critical part developers play in understanding and making decisions on everything from design to margin goals.

Jessica Ledin is the owner of Paive Apparel Consulting where the mission is to help bring apparel to life in a clean, concise, and efficient way.

In this episode, you'll hear:

-Jessica's personal experiences in product development in the apparel industry.

-The vast role of product developers and how developing is different from technical design.

-The importance of being open and willing to learn new roles.

-Crazy travel stories from both Jessica and Rachel, define just how much travel affects both business and personal lives.

We can't wait to hear what you think of this episode!

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