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GIGI BIO
gigi@gigibio.com
347-927-3659
Summary of Qualifications
Creative designer with over six years experience in the Fashion Industry working in
Denim, Casual Wear & Outerwear. Areas of expertise include fashion illustration,
embroidery design, print and creating concepts & designs based on color, fabric and
trend market research. Strong eye for identifying trends, revenue opportunities and
creating products for the market consumer. Known as a hardworking, team player
that delivers on deadlines. An artistic, creative thinker who thinks outside of the
box, yet a logical implementer of goals.
Professional Experience
Independent Contractor - New York, NY / 2010 - 2011
Sport Elle - Freelance Designer / Print & Design Coordinator
Served as support for all design areas - from sketching, print artwork, tech
packs, computer program training å& creating presentation boards.
Daily correspondence with overseas factories regarding print artwork, new
fabric development & development sample requests.
Worked with print studios & preparing print artwork for new development.
The Malcolm Group New York, NY / 2009 - 2010
Designer Womens Contemporary Wear
Responsible for developing private labels for major retailers from full concept to
production.
Worked directly with Design Director and buyers for blouse, coordinates,
bottoms, and sportswear categories.
Direct liaison with factories in Asia for all development and production
samples.
Responsible for all line sheets, specs, proto samples, and development for
the following accounts: Nordstrom, Dillards, TJ Maxx, TK Maxx, Winner\'s & Ross.
Created embroidery artwork, print cads & label graphics.
J Crew - Madewell / 2009
Freelance Embroidery Designer - New York, NY
Featured live embroidery artist during monthly Denim After Dark events at Madewell
stores locations.
Created custom embroideries for each client during event hours.
American Eagle Outfitters / 2005 - 2007
Freelance Embroidery Designer - New York, NY
To create original artwork and hand embroidery samples based on the current
trends.
Completed technical embroidery artwork of each layout with stitch
technique key, thread color & trim selection for overseas vendors.
Responsible for designing the Holiday 2005 Embellished line series, which
sold at the highest price point for the premium denim line.
Macys Inc New York, NY / 2008 - 2009
Associate Designer Charter Club / Casual Wear
Responsible for the casual shirt division of private label brand. Researching full
concept, styling and trend for each season. Building line from concept, development
to final production stage.
Completed the new Speed to Market initiative to help drive and organize
line for shorter lead times from 4 months to 2 months into the market.
Researched print trend, identify revenue opportunities & create products to
deliver increased profit margin.
Conduct competitive market research & create monthly trend reports based
on research & identify sales opportunities.
Macys Inc New York, NY / 2005 2008
Assistant Designer Style & Co. / Denim, Casual & Outerwear
Supported the woven casual team in the creation of each style from concept,
sketching, trim selection and creation of technical packages for each style from
development to production.
Successfully identified trends to mold concepts to create the look for each
delivery.
Directed the team in the creation of mood presentation boards for buy
week.
Selected for the peer mentor program to teach new associates daily
operations, design programs & efficient work methods.
Awarded as a top performer in 2005 - Style & Co team.
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA / 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion (Honors)
Florida Community College at Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL / 2001
Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion Design & Fine Art (Honors)
Special Skills
Fashion Technology: Clothing Construction, Pattern Drafting, Draping & Sewing.
Computer Programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Office, Web PDM.
Fashion Advertising & Marketing: Art Director, Styling, Illustration & Photography.
