Rachel Meutzner

Selbstständig, Apparel Technical Designer and Product Developer, The Textilist
Abschluss: Master of Arts, University of Bologna
Heidelberg, Germany

Skills

Project Management
MS Office
Consulting
Business Development
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Product Development
Technical Design
Clo3d
Account Management
Fashion
3D CAD
Technical drawing
Communication skills
Team work
Reliability
International experience
Interpersonal skills
attention to detail
thoughtful
Customer orientation
open minded

Timeline

Professional experience for Rachel Meutzner

  • Current 3 years and 1 month, since Oct 2023

    Apparel Technical Designer and Product Developer

    The Textilist

    I partner with sustainable fashion brands, working in close collaboration with creative designers to assist in the product development process, including assortment planning, technical sketches, garment construction specifications, fit, and product development.

  • Current 6 years, since Nov 2020

    Fashion Stylist

    eShot AG

  • 3 years, Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

    Fashion Stylist

    Self-employed

  • 2 years and 9 months, Dec 2014 - Aug 2017

    Associate Merchandiser - C9 Champion Menswear

    HanesBrands Inc.

    Key liaison between the corporate buying and creative design teams, communicating the brand’s vision and determining the seasonal product line. In this role, I analyzed activewear and retail trend development through market shopping and lifestyle research to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace, created and delivered proposals and presentations that supported the research, conducted seasonal reviews, and presented analyses on the most productive and least productive styles.

  • 1 year and 3 months, Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

    Assistant Merchandiser

    HanesBrands Inc.

  • 2 years and 3 months, Aug 2011 - Oct 2013

    Assistant International Student Advisor

    Iowa State University

  • 7 months, Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

    Technical Design Intern

    URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, & Free People)

    Assisted in all fit sessions, managed accurate and timely processing of garment fit analysis, and communicated fit + construction details to vendors for production. In this role, I also processed all incoming sample garments, including measuring samples, documenting any intolerances in garment measurements and updating PLM accordingly.

Educational background for Rachel Meutzner

  • 2 years and 7 months, Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

    Fashion Culture and Management

    University of Bologna

  • 10 months, Aug 2016 - May 2017

    Apparel Technology

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College

  • 2 years and 1 month, Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

    Apparel Merchandising and Design

    Iowa State University

  • 4 years and 5 months, Aug 2003 - Dec 2007

    Italian Studies

    University of Minnesota

Languages

  • English

    C2 (Expert / native speaker)

  • German

    B1-B2 (Good)

  • Italian

    B1-B2 (Good)

  • French

    A1-A2 (Basic)

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