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I have 6 years experience focusing on product development across multiple categories in the womens apparel market.
- Signature Styles, LLC. New York, NY, Associate Designer, 2008-2012
Contributed original designs in the category of sportswear, career-wear, casual
wear, evening wear, swimwear, and outerwear
Communicated design perspective via mood boards, line sheets, and
PowerPoint presentations
Researched and identified seasonal colors, fabrics, silhouettes, and trends
Utilized technical skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Web PDM to
create layouts, reports, and technical packages
Proficient in fashion illustration and technical flat sketching
Recolor/design prints/graphics; approve lab dips and print strike offs
Extensive resources for sourcing fabrics, trims, and design related findings
Daily communication with worldwide vendor base
Worked closely with technical design team to ensure the fit of wovens, knits, and
sweaters. Attended fittings to comment on the construction and brand integrity
Strategic design planning with merchandise and sourcing departments, adhering to time and action calendar.
- Spiegel Brands, Inc., New York, NY, Sourcing Coordinator, 2006-2008
Maintained clear communication with overseas vendors
Organized costing spreadsheets
Analyzed data to determine the most cost effective solution
Resolved pricing and quality issues
Technical Skills
Mac and PC proficient
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Web PDM
Pattern making/Draping/Sewing
Recolor prints using Adobe Photoshop
Render illustrations using markers, watercolors, pens, gouache, and/or Photoshop
