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9h overlap with US East · Argentina

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Upper Intermediate

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Other languages:Spanish (native)es:Native

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Skills

Licensing complianceCost sheet managementBoM managementPricing negotiationQuality controlProduct designCollection developmentFactory managementMaterial sourcingProduction trackingAccessories DesignLeather DesignSoft goods Design

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Adobe illustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe FireflyIA tools

About

María Belén is a Product Development Manager with 6.6 years of experience in manufacturing, specializing in accessories and leather goods. At Yonder S.R.L., she led the development of two collections per season across apparel and accessories for two brands, and designed seasonal collections of handbags and accessories for three distinct brands. Her background includes comprehensive experience in the full product development cycle. As a Production & Sourcing Manager at M.P. Tomás, she managed end-to-end production of leather handbags for recognized Argentinian brands, handling supplier sourcing, pricing negotiation, and logistics. Earlier, as an Accessories & Women's Product Developer at Barhut S.R.L., she built and managed cost sheets, coordinated material sourcing, and tracked production. She also managed factory follow-up and lead times with China-based manufacturers. María Belén holds a Bachelor's in Fashion Design from the University of Buenos Aires, a Postgraduate Specialization in Design Sociology, and is pursuing a PhD in Design from the University of Palermo. She enjoys collaborating with both new and established brands, bringing a detailed approach to fashion and production development.

Highlights

  • Designed and developed two seasonal collections of handbags and accessories for three diferent brands.
  • Managed factory follow-up and lead times with China-based manufacturers.
  • Led development of two collections per season across apparel and accessories for two brands.
  • Built and managed cost sheets, coordinated trims and material sourcing, managing BoM and production tracking.
  • Managed end-to-end production of leather handbags for recognized argentinian brands.
  • Handled supplier sourcing, pricing negotiation, trims and material procurement, logistics and QC.

Work preferences

Job type
Consulting, Freelance / Independent, Full-time, Part-time
Company size / type
Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Large/multinational (200+), Nonprofit / NGO, Social/Environmental Impact Company
Culture
Early-stage startup (0-20), Growth-stage startup (21-200), Independent, Large Company, Public Organization
Industries
Manufacturing
Hours
EST business hours
Remote experience
Based on Buenos Aires, worked with different countries.
Available from
Jul 2026
Engagement
Open to contract / freelance

Salary context

Benchmarks for SMB non-tech role · Mid (3–7 yrs).

India equivalent
$1,200/mo
This candidate
$2,000/mo
US local hire
$5,200/mo
Save ~$38,400/yr vs. equivalent US hire.

US figures from BLS OEWS 2024 + Glassdoor; India figures from US SMB offshore vendor pricing. Adjusted for the candidate's seniority.

Work experience

  1. Accessories & Hangbags Designer – Overseas Sourcing · Javera S.A.
    Jan 2025 — Jan 2026

    - Designed and developed two seasonal collections of handbags and accessories for three diferent brands. - Managed factory follow-up and lead times with China-based manufacturers. - Sanrio licensing compliance and ensured full alignment with brand…

  2. Product Development Manager · Yonder S.R.L.
    Oct 2023 — Feb 2025

    - Led development of two collections per season across apparel and accessories for two brands. - Built and managed cost sheets, coordinated trims and material sourcing, managing BoM and production tracking. - Developed custom products and…

  3. Accessories & Women's Product Developer · Barhut S.R.L.
    Jun 2022 — Oct 2023

    - Designed and developed two collections per season for two brands. - Defined product direction, production viability and managed cost sheets. - Coordinated sampling and production follow-up with local workshops and China-based factories.

  4. Production & Sourcing Manager · M.P. Tomás
    Jan 2019 — Jan 2022
    AR

    - Managed end-to-end production of leather handbags for recognized argentinian brands. - Handled supplier sourcing, pricing negotiation, trims and material procurement, logistics and QC. - Supervised production team and acted as direct point of…

  5. Handbag Designer & Product Developer · Ugo Santini
    Jan 2019 — Jan 2020

    - Full-cycle responsibility: concept, tech packs, BoM, material sourcing, sampling follow-up, cost sheet, production follow-up, logistics and QC.

  6. Product Development Assistant · Olivetta Handbags
    Jan 2019 — Jan 2019
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Education

  1. Bachelor's · University of Buenos Aires
    2018
    AR· Fashion Design
  2. Postgraduate Specialization · University of Buenos Aires
    2025
    AR· Design Sociology
  3. PhD · University of Palermo
    AR· Design
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Certifications

  • INSIDE LVMH
  • INTI Leather

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