Heather Willig

Heather Willig has significant experience in the fashion industry, particularly in production management and development. Their most recent role was as the Director of Production at Marchesa, where they oversaw production for a $25 million wholesale eveningwear business across factories in China and India. Heather managed a team of three and reported to the CEO, troubleshooting and resolving issues related to quality and technical aspects.

Prior to their role at Marchesa, Heather served as the Director of Production at Rebecca Taylor, responsible for overseeing production for a $70 million wholesale business, including both the main line wholesale/retail business and the Off Price division. Heather managed 14 factories in China, India, and the U.S., overseeing 12 deliveries a year.

Before Rebecca Taylor, Heather worked at Adrianna Papell as the Production Manager for the Private Label Division. Heather handled production for private label accounts in the better market, collaborating with factories and agents in China, India, Turkey, Thailand, and the USA. Heather managed various aspects such as garment cost negotiation, fabric and garment testing, factory audits, production timing, and delivery.

Heather also gained experience at companies like Ann Taylor, Goldin Feldman, Onward Kashiyama, and Searle & Co Ltd, where they held roles in production management, product development, and assistant designing.

Heather Willig has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Pre-Law from Binghamton University. Additionally, they hold an Associate's degree in Fashion Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Heather also pursued studies in Interior Design at Parsons School of Design - The New School and Real Estate at New York University- Schack Institute of Real Estate.