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I'm looking for work in the young men's market. (Full Time or Freelance)

Parigi Group: New York, NY - 2/07- Present
Art Director - Urban Girls Division

•Baby Phat
•Apple Bottoms

Responsibilities include:
•Manage daily responsibilities of the art department
•Check designers art sheets for accuracy
•Monitor deadlines for each division
•Interview freelance talent
•Detail art for sampling and production
•Keep the company up to date with new artwork embellishments

Haddad Brands: New York, NY - 8/04 - 2/07
Lead Graphic Designer - Nike Brand Kids Division

Responsibilities include:
• Create graphics for screen prints, embroidery/appliques, patches
and novelty items.
• Keep the company up to date on new printing and graphic
techniques.
• Detail art for sampling and production.
• Manage, design and execute packaging for Nike Brand, Nike Team and Jordan
divisions.
• Work with domestic makers and overseas offices to develop screens
based, and following up through the completion of sample and
production lines.

Nesi Apparel Group: New York, NY - 10/01 - 8/04
Art Director - 1/04 - 8/04

Responsibilities include:
• Manage and direct a team of designers, as well as freelance talent.
• Design new artwork, following designated themes, for domestic
tee shirts and import goods.
• Create new themes for upcoming seasons.
• Organize seasonal line presentations.
• Design new t-shirt bodies and trim packages.
• Work closely with production to ensure proper usage of print
techniques.
• Create tech. packs and graphic specifications for production.
• Produce graphics and newsletters for marketing team.
• Knowledge of the latest fashion trends, print applications, artistic
styles, fabrics, and colors.
• Basic separations using Mac based programs.