Bethany Miller

Fashion professor

Professor of fashion, December 2022–present, Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA

Production artist, Carter's Inc., 2018-20, Atlanta
Prepared seasonal prints and graphics, ensuring they were production ready while managing correspondence with overseas factories. Functioned as liaison between the creative team, visual merchandising team. buyers and operations team. Effectively communicated design expectations and needs. Secured timely delivery of artwork for pp examination and final samples. Implemented new techniques and drove innovation by conducting research. Utilized knowledge of raw materials and factory capabilities to choose the most efficient and successful techniques in production for graphics and prints.

Product development and sourcing, 2017-18, Carter's and OshKosh B'Gosh, New York
Assembled the necessary components of garment tech packs to share with production partners. Managed frequent correspondence with overseas factories to confirm timely development of garments and guarantee successful construction. Negotiated costs with vendors to maintain a profit greater than 60%. Analyzed productivity with partners by conducting weekly vendor performance assessments. Oversaw the development of new trims, art techniques and new fabrications

Product development coordinator, 2016-17, Perry Ellis International, New York
Supported the launch of women's streetwear brand Laundry by Shelli Segal by managing the development process of seasonal collections. Built trim and fabric library. Conducted weekly WIP meetings to communicate status of garments to internal team.