Masterclass: Product Development Foundations (Atlanta)

Are you early in your apparel career and looking to build a strong foundation? This one's for you.
About this Event

Join us in Atlanta this February for a two-day hands-on workshop designed specifically for early to mid-career apparel professionals ready to sharpen their fundamentals and grow their confidence in product development.

This two-day masterclass takes place February 10th 1:00-5:00pm & February11th 9:00am-5:00pm in Atlanta. Light bites, and happy hour will be provided on day 1. Breakfast & lunch will be provided on day 2.
MASTERCLASS: Product Development Foundations
Designed for emerging professionals in Technical Design, but also relevant for key cross-functional partners such as Design and Product Development — let us help you build your technical toolkit and get the fundamentals right from the ground up.

Led by Alvanon's global consulting team, participants will gain:
Fundamentals for Success: We will cover the considerations for establishing brand fit standards and why alignment on elements of fit is critical—ultimately leading to efficient product development and overall brand integrity.
Fundamentals in Practice: Application of skills when leveraging standard tools for garment assessment, conducting fit sessions, enhancing technical communication, and managing product feedback.
Fundamentals of Collaboration: Strengthen cross-functional relationships, build supplier partnerships and discuss the various soft skills required for effective teamwork.
This highly interactive program encourages peer learning and equips you with practical, immediately applicable tools to streamline development, reduce returns, strengthen relationships and standardize product quality across the supply chain.

Agenda

🕑: 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
February 10th - Fundamentals for Success

Info: This opening session will cover: Apparel Fit Basics
- Establishing Good Habits
- Standard Tools
- Elements of Blocks
- Fit Consistency
- Fundamentals for Emerging Technologies

🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
February 10th - Happy Hour

Info: Get to know other attendees and network in this exclusive happy hour.

🕑: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
February 11th - Fundamentals in Practice & Collaboration

Info: Breakfast and Lunch provided.

Day two will cover:
Effective Garment Evaluation, Leveraging Physical and Virtual Samples, Fit Session Preparation, How to Handle Fit Feedback, Building Productive Cross-functional Relationships, Establish Effective Partnerships with Suppliers, and more!