Melissa Fraser

Melissa Fraser has a wealth of experience in the apparel industry. Melissa most recently worked as a Product Development Manager at SAXX, starting in March 2021. Prior to that, they were a Senior Product Developer at the same company from March 2020 to March 2021. Before joining SAXX, Melissa worked as a Product Development & Tech Design professional at Dovetail Workwear from June 2019.

Melissa also has experience as a Senior Apparel Developer at Icebreaker from March 2018 to April 2019. In this role, they managed the development of new and carryover styles, maintained communication with factories, and created tech packs and sketches.

Before working at Icebreaker, Melissa worked at Global Brand Partners from October 2016 to February 2018 as a Senior Apparel Developer. There, they developed an entire indoor fitness apparel line, focusing on categories such as yoga, MMA, and licensed brand fitness.

Prior to that, Melissa was an Apparel Product Developer at Merrell from May 2015 to June 2016. Melissa was responsible for developing hiking and outdoor apparel and working closely with designers and product line managers.

Melissa's earlier experiences include roles such as Development & Production Manager at D1 Sports, Inc. from December 2010 to April 2015, Development & Production Manager at Shirts & Skins, Inc. from December 2010 to January 2013, Production/Development Manager at lucy activewear from December 2009 to August 2010, and Apparel Developer II- GPS Basketball at Nike Inc from April 2005 to May 2009.

Melissa began their career as an Apparel Research Development Textile Coordinator at Adidas International from April 1999 to March 2005, where they managed the database and lab dip processes. Overall, Melissa Fraser has a diverse background in apparel development, with experience in various roles and companies throughout their career.

Melissa Fraser obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology & Ethnic Studies from the University of Oregon in 1996. Additionally, they have attended or is currently attending North Carolina State University, although information regarding their degree and field of study is not provided.