Balancing factory and office needs can be quite challenging and there's no such thing as routine when it comes to working at Clutch Made - believe it or not, that's what I love about working here. My name is Luane and I'm the Project Design Manager here. This means my work envolves managing samples and productions, keeping clients in the loop about what is going on with their projects and sourcing the perfect materials for every accessory.
I always start my days with a latte and exercising, either at the gym or going for a run at the park. It always helps my brain to wake up, which is super important when balancing all my tasks. After that, I go for a quick walk with my dog, Stella, before having a nice breakfast.
Mornings are for communication at work, so I have calls with the team, call clients, and answer as many emails as I can. Connecting with the team is super important and these calls allow me to go over projects and really understand the day's priorities and the accessories that need material sourcing that day. I reach out to clients to confirm their color and finish preferences before anything else.
I just love going over a new design and trying to visualize the final product. After being with these clients from day 1, when they first reach out to us, I have a pretty good idea of what their brand's personality should be and what materials fit the best. When they go through the Design Consultation, we have a complete file of everything their brand envolves and the lifestyle they see for it, so we have an even better idea of what materials fit their design and their brand's aesthetic.
I can't say how important choosing the right materials, colors, and finishes is. This is what allows people to connect with your product. A more casual person, with a busy day, will probably not want a structured satin bag - a soft leather tote will be a much better fit to their everyday life. Some of our clients don't have a background in designing or marketing and that is completely fine! That's exactly what we are here for: to work with you on figuring details like who your demographic is and what is the best material for them.
I usually wrap my day going over our next projects with Laura before sending a few last emails. It's always exciting learning who is coming on board next and pictuing all the beautiful bags our sample makers will construct. My day ends with another walk with Stella before dinner, and I'm ready to re-watch Grey's Anatomy for the 100th time.
Book a call to talk to me and lean more about how we can work with you on making the perfect accessory!
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