PI Apparel Careers Fair, North America
Online, 28th April 2021
In a world almost unrecognisable from 12 months ago, investing in digital capabilities has become the priority for the fashion, apparel and footwear sectors. To succeed in this space however, companies need to invest in the recruitment and development of a skilled workforce.
Bringing together industry leaders with digitally skilled jobseekers, this online fair is an opportunity to connect with, and learn from, brands looking to bring new talent into their businesses.
Jobseekers - Book now for freeHow will it work?
Whether you’re skilled in product design, technical design, product development, planning, ecommerce & retail, manufacturing or sourcing, this is the event for you.
- Make connections with prospective employers/candidates
- Arrange 1-to-1 meetings within the platform
- Exchange information, job applications and CVs
- Attend specially curated sessions on the changing landscape and the impact this has on education, recruitment and the digital skill deficit
Contributing Schools
Participating Employers Include
Program
Day 1
Opening Keynote - How Has the Pandemic Re-Defined the Fashion Industry & The Skills Employers are Looking to Recruit?
11.30am New York | 4.30pm London | 5.30pm Paris | 11.30pm Hong Kong
Chris Hillyer, Director, Innovation, Deckers Brands
Barry McGeough, Global Vice President of Innovation, Wolverine Worldwide
Finding a Mentor & Connecting With Industry
12.20pm New York | 5.20pm London | 6.20pm Paris | 12.20am Hong Kong
Sandra Gagnon, Director - 3D Virtual Transformation, Target
Gavin Myers, Director of Engineering, Target
Berato Wilson, Sr. Engineer, Target
Patrick Schwalbe , 3D Technical Artist, Target
The Lifecycle of a Product and the People Involved - What Roles Exist Beyond Design, Buying & Retail?
1.00pm New York | 6.00pm London | 7.00pm Paris | 1.00am Hong Kong
Robert Hantske, Director, Digital GTM Transformation and Product Operations, Under Armour
Elliott Emerich, Project Manager, Digital Transformation, Under Armour
Manwen Li, Lead, 3D Material Virtualization, Under Armour
Justin Schlothauer, Director of Digital Product Creation, Under Armour
Sebastian Munera, Senior Manager, 3D Technology, Under Armour
How to Choose & Navigate the Best Career Path For Your Skills, Interests & Passions
1.50pm New York | 6.50pm London | 7.50pm Paris | 1.50am Hong Kong
Heather Sinclair, Product Development Manager, Kohl's
Best Practices in Building a Stand-out Digital Portfolio: How to Get Noticed & Secure an Interview?
2.25pm New York | 7.25pm London | 8.25pm Paris | 2.25am Hong Kong
Caley Taylor, 3D Design Team Lead, CLO Virtual Fashion
David Grant, SVP, Information Systems, Fast Retailing Co., Ltd
Panel: What Should Diversity & Inclusion Look Like in Fashion?
3.00pm New York | 8.00pm London | 9.00pm Paris | 3.00am Hong Kong
Kobena-Marcus J. Collins, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Kohl's
Sarah Krasley, CEO, Shimmy Technologies
Lance LaVergne, Chief Diversity Officer & SVP, Global Talent Acquisition, PVH
Jerry Sawyer, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, Techstyle Fashion Group
Alexis Kantor, VP of Owned Brand Technical Development and Quality, Target
What Do You Need When You Apply vs What You Can Learn on the Job
3.50pm New York | 8.50pm London | 9.50pm Paris | 3.50am Hong Kong
Dominic Sluiter, Co-founder, STITCH & Former Senior Director Digital Product Creation, PVH
Preparing for Emerging Digital Needs & Roles That Don't Yet Exist
4.25pm New York | 9.25pm London | 10.25pm Paris | 4.25am Hong Kong
Eric Lee, General Manager, UNIFi3D
Keynote: How Will the Industry Change over the Next Decade and What is The Role of Technology in this Shift?
5.00pm New York | 10.00pm London | 11.00pm Paris | 5.00am Hong Kong
Safir Bellali, Sr Director, Advanced Digital Creation, VF Corporation
Closing Remarks
5.40pm New York | 10.40pm London | 11.40pm Paris | 5.40am Hong Kong