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Heather M. Stanley 937 View Dr., El Sobrante, CA 94803 h.mckenzie@sbcglobal.net (626) 590-6295 Professional Summary Creative and results-driven Apparel Designer with 15+ years of experience in women’s and children’s fashion. Skilled in translating trends into seasonally cohesive collections, driving color palette, fabric, and silhouette development. Experienced in managing multiple seasonal assortments, collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and product development teams, and delivering high-quality, trend-forward apparel that exceeds customer expectations. Passionate about designing timeless, distinctive children’s clothing that embodies quality, style, and approachability. Experience * Women’s Wovens Design (Dresses, Tops, Skirts; some Bottoms & Outerwear) * Production-Ready Flat Sketching (Adobe Illustrator) * Tech Packs, PDM / PLM, WebPDM * Woven Construction, Fit & Proportion * Cross-Functional Collaboration (Tech, PD, Merchandising) * Fast-Paced, High-Volume Retail Execution Professional Experience Independent Design Consultant, Bay Area, CA Design Consultant | 04/2020 – Present Clients include Angel Dear Collection (SF) and Stanley Adams Couture Dress Collections (NY) * Conduct market research, trend analysis, and color/fabric development to create commercially successful, brand-aligned designs. * Present concept boards and final designs to internal teams, incorporating feedback to ensure seasonal collections meet brand standards. Skechers, ADJMI, New York, NY Children’s Woven & Knit Design Consultant | 06/2011–11/2011 (5 months) * Designed silhouettes, fabrics, prints, and embellishments for infant, toddler, 4–6x, and tween collections. * Shopped market and reviewed competitor product lines to identify opportunities for trend-right, brand-appropriate designs. * Collaborated with merchandising and product development to deliver multiple seasonal assortments on time and within quality standards. Babette, Inc., Oakland, CA Lead Fashion Designer | 01/2016 – 01/2019 (3 years) * Directed seasonal collections, including line concept, sketches, fabric selection, and final production. * Developed trend boards, color palettes, and mood concepts for 3–4 collections annually, aligning with brand DNA. * Led fit sessions, collaborated across design, production, and merchandising teams, and ensured timely delivery of product assortments. Ralph Lauren, Blue Label, New York, NY Cut and Sew Knit Design Consultant | 01/2013 – 07/2016 (3 years) * Designed women’s seasonal collections, coordinating with production, tech, merchandising, and creative teams. * Executed trend research, color palette development, and fabric selection; developed technical sketches and patterns for production. * Presented designs internally and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and alignment with brand vision. Earlier Experience Additional Freelance & Consulting Roles – 2007–2013 * Designed seasonal collections for White House | Black Market, Calvin Klein Jeans, Aѐropostale, Express LLC, Banana Republic, MadeWell, Heatherette, Nautica, and Prestige International. * Specialized in trend-driven design, market research, technical sketches, and line development for women’s and children’s apparel. Technical & Design Expertise * Children’s Apparel Design: Silhouettes, fabrics, prints, embellishments for infants, toddlers, 4–6x, and tweens. * Trend & Seasonal Planning: Forecasting trends, color palette creation, fabric selection, mood/concept boards. * Design & Technical Skills: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, hand sketching, tech packs, pattern making, garment construction. * Collaboration & Leadership: Cross-functional communication with merchandising, PD, marketing, and production teams; line management; presentations. * Project Volume: Experienced managing 20+ seasonal SKUs/assortments per year. Education Otis College of Art & Design, Los Angeles, CA Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design | June 2005 – June 2009 UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA Professional Certificate, Graphic Design | September 2002 –March 2005 FIDM, Los Angeles, CA Associate of Arts, Fashion Design | June 1999 – June 2001