Curtis Avilez
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7/12- July 2016
VINCE CAMUTO MENS OUTERWEAR DESIGN DIRECTOR Research & Create innovative designs and concepts to strengthen the brand image and maintain competitive edge from concept to production
Choose garment fabrication within cost parameters
Design Sketches using Adobe Illustrator
Create WebPDM package for all styles.
Organize sketches for factory packages.
Approving lab-dips for production
Review PP& TOP samples for approval
Work directly with our overseas offices/vendors in designing and developing new trims & linings
Request and track all prototypes from factories. Review protos prior to fit session and provide suggested revisions
Collaborate with Tech Design to create the appropriate specs per style.
Submit Approval forms to Vince Camuto Corp for style and fabrication
Lead design team, and supervise in all matters in regards to growing the business
Worked with G-iii on special freelance projects: Brett Johnson Collection (Sneakers ,Outerwear and Sportswear Design)
1/08 7/12 SEAN JOHN MENS / BOYS & ENYCE MENS / BOYS OUTERWEAR DESIGN DIRECTOR
Same as listed below from points 1-12 New York, NY
Responsible for designing a $20 million outerwear business for 2006 from $7million the year before.
Also won best mens outerwear collection for 2007 by Outerwear Magazine
11/04 12/07 SEAN JOHN OUTERWEAR/ EXSTO BOYS SPORTSWEAR/ G-III SENIOR DESIGNER New York, NY
Research & Create innovative designs and concepts to strengthen the brand image and maintain competitive edge from concept to production
Choose garment fabrication within cost parameters
Traveled to the far east, view and comment on proto sampling for on-site development
Design Sketches using Adobe Illustrator
Create WebPDM package for all styles. Organize sketches for factory packages.
Approving lab-dips for production
Review PP& TOP samples for approval
Work directly with our overseas offices/vendors in designing and developing new trims & linings
Request and track all prototypes from factories. Review protos prior to fit session and provide suggested revisions
Lead design team, and supervise in all matters in regards to growing the business Grew outerwear business by 51% in one year 90% sell thrus on top 3 styles Responsible for designing a $20 million outerwear business,starting in 2005 from $7 million the year before to becoming the top outerwear brand in the Urban Market for 2006/2007
Worked with G-iii on special freelance projects, designing for Donald trump brand and Exsto Outerwear Mens & Exsto Boys Sportswear for the Walmart Business