Deborah Carr
Product Developer
GMPC, LLC
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Knew I wanted to be involved in product design.
Majored in textile design and merchandising.
Interned at the Seattle Apparel Mart.
My boss recommended me for Asst. Merchandiser at local apparel company.
Quit my job after 5 years and moved to Los Angeles for more opportunities in fashion industry.
Landed job after a few months and been developing product for many different apparel brands since.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Career
Product Developer
I develop accessories.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Design
Fashion
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Commenting on samples, strike off's, and lab dips. Communicating via email with overseas vendors. Offering solutions to problems that come about.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Find a school with a similar major that offers an internship program.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You should go into business or teaching because it's safe."
