Desiree Hunt
About Desiree Hunt
Desiree Hunt is a Product Development Specialist in Global Supply Chain at Cintas, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in product development, having previously held positions at Outerstuff, Kids Headquarters, and other companies in the fashion industry.
Current Role at Cintas
Desiree Hunt serves as a Product Development Specialist in the Global Supply Chain at Cintas. She has held this position since 2017, contributing to the company's product development initiatives in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she manages the product development process from conceptual design to production. This includes ensuring that development timelines are met by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Product Development
Prior to her current role, Desiree Hunt worked at Outerstuff as a Product Development Associate from 2014 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. In this position, she was involved in various aspects of product development. She also held positions at GTM Sportswear as an Associate Technical Designer and at Winston Brands, Inc. as a Technical Designer/Quality Control, further enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education in Fashion Design
Desiree Hunt studied at the International Academy of Design and Technology, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fashion from 1999 to 2003. This educational background provided her with foundational knowledge and skills necessary for her career in product development and technical design.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Desiree Hunt has developed a range of technical skills relevant to product development. She has managed the product development process, working with both overseas and domestic vendors to oversee cost management, prototype sampling, and quality control. Her responsibilities have included reviewing and approving artwork proofs, fabrics, and trims, as well as initiating product testing to evaluate quality aspects such as shrinkage and colorfastness.
Early Career Experience
Desiree Hunt began her career as a Specifications Technician for the Walmart Division at Kids Headquarters from 2006 to 2008 in New York, NY. She also worked as an Assistant Technical Designer at Parigi Group from 2008 to 2009. These early roles contributed to her understanding of the product development lifecycle and equipped her with essential skills for her future positions.