Creative Specialties
Mens + Boys
- Designed Markets
(Designer Contemorpary Sportswear, Performance Activewear, Swimwear, Undergarments & Soft Accessories)
- Designed Categories: Wovens, Cut and Sew Knits, Fully Fashioned Knits, Outerwear, Socks, Underwear, Hats, Denim and Non-Denim Bottoms.
- Creating CAD Silhouette, Block Libraries
- Planning, Merchandising Categories & Collections
Industry Skills
Tools + Tech
- Mac & PC Savvy
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Google Cloud (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, Docs)
- File Sharing Applications & Services (DropBox, WeTransfer, Hightail)
- Web PDM (WinFashion, WFX)
- Advanced CAD Creation & Communication
- Initiate, Over-See, Maintain BOM’s, Dev-Sheets & Tech Packs
- Schedule, Lead, Direct Fittings, Development Hand-Off’s
- WIP Tracking, Keeping of Calendar Deadlines and Key Milestones
- QC Inspection, Problem-Solving, NRF Color & Size Coding
Research + Sourcing + Design
- Understanding of Design Principles & Theories
- Trend Report Analysis, Concepts, Silhouettes, Details, Trims, Finishings
- International Market Research, Comp Shopping and Inspirational Travel
- Seasonal Fabric, Color, Print, Pattern Trend Direction
- Wash, Dye Lab-Dip, Screen Print Strike-Off Approvals and Archiving
- Cataloging, Maintaining Design & Inspiration References
- Establishing, Building Signature Fit & Pattern Block Libraries
- Fit, Pattern, Sewing Direction and Construction Guidance
- Care Label, Branding, Logo Placement Guide Creation
Interaction + Leadership
- Excellent Presentation, Written, Verbal and Visual Communication
- Lead, Manage, Train & Mentor Junior Design Teams
- Delegate Assignments, Responsibilities & Deadlines
- Offer Constructive Criticism & Guidance; While Inspiring, Encouraging
- Strong Domestic, International Vendor & Contractor Relationships
- Domestic & International Communication & Follow-Through
- Private Label, Collaboration & Multi-Line Experience
- Bi-Lingual, Fluent in English & Spanish
Sales + Marketing
- Web Wholesale Platforms (Brandboom, NuOrder) Creating Digital Line-Sheets
- Boutique, Wholesale Buyer Relationships
- Local Domestic and International Trade Show Experience
- PO Submission, Invoicing, Shipping, Delivery, Returns Processing
- Communicated Ideas, Opportunities For Cross / Up-Sells, Promotions
- Detailed Design Call-Outs for Education, Marketing & Saleability
- Tracking Inventory and Sales for Possible Re-Orders, Re-Developments