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Joseph J. Giampietro
(917) 855-6922
jgiampietro@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE
Macys Merchandising Group
Senior Designer - Alfani and Alfani Red Sportswear
New York, NY Aug. 2014 - August 2015
Responsible for research, design and development of all areas of business. Create all color palettes and trend direction for brand
Work with marketing department on all brand initiatives including photoshoots, marketing campaigns and in store visual guides.
Train and manage entire design team
Travel to Europe for inspiration and development
Work with director and product team to strategize on business plans and brand message
Macys Merchandising Group New York, NY
Designer /CAD Artist - Alfani & Alfani Red Sportswear, Via Europa & Club Room Shorts
Oct. 2011 - Aug. 2014
Create flat sketches, prints, CADs and design development packages for overseas sample making
Produce cohesive product presentations, including trend, tear sheets and samples to showcase concepts to the buyer. Create seasonal color palette for brand
Review submits and final bulk for color and pattern approval as well as counter samples for design silhouette and construction details during fit sessions
Train and manage the design team to ensure MMG processes are followed in a timely manner
Work with director to plan out design budget for the year
Macys Merchandising Group
Associate Designer - Mens Alfani, Alfani Red & Via Europa Wovens
Oct. 2007 - Sept. 2011
Participated in research and development of seasonal trends, including shopping the retail and trend markets for new merchandise and material ideas
Collaborated with designer on prints and patterns to ensure they reflect the overall aesthetic of the brands
Communicated with overseas offices to coordinate production of lines as well as costing
Served as member of MMG Hispanic Initiative Committee and identified trends for the Hispanic customer, where he shops and how to bring our brands to him
Macys Merchandising Group
June 2006 - Sept 2007
Assistant Designer-Mens Alfani & Material London Wovens
Oxford Apparel
June 2005 - May 2006
Knit Design Intern
DKNY
Knit Design Intern
EDUCATION
Parsons The New School of Design
B.F.A Fashion Design - May 2006
SKILLS
Photoshop, Illustrator, Kaledo Woven and Print, PrimaVision, Excel, Word, Lotus Notes and Outlook
