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KRISTINA SHAPOVALOVA

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Self-motivated and meticulous individual seeking a design position in a fast pace and creative environment.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
  • Availability

    Freelance
    Permanent
  • Relocation

    No
  • Technologies

    ILLUSTRATOR CS6
    PHOTOSHOP CS6
    COLOUR MATTERS
    Web PDM
    EXCEL
    WORD
    GALLERY/ LECTRA PDM
    ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD
  • Schools/Training

    FASHION INSTINUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

More Information

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, December 2001
Associate in Applied Science Degree, May 1999
Fashion Design Major, Specialization- Sportswear
Dean’s List, Associate & Bachelor degree (GPA 3.8/4.0)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

December 2014 – March 2015 Meryl Diamond Ltd, Inc. New York, NY
Freelance Sweater Designer

Daily communications on yarn sourcing and product development for Contemporary private label accounts.
Created and updated Tech Packs using Web PDM for development and production.
Ensured product developed with established fit, yarn quality and cost specifications.

June 2012 – December 2014 Kohl’s; Jennifer Lopez Collection, Princess Vera Wang, Candie’s. NY, NY
Freelance Sportswear Designer

Worked closely with Design Director and Senior Designer to achieve brand vision and aesthetic.
Prioritized and managed workload with multiple deadlines.
Researched and identified trend direction to bring forth new ideas for sweaters, knit tops, dresses and jackets.
Daily correspondence with offshore and domestic vendors, on development status, project management and design outlines.
Executed a development process through tech packs, detail sheets, line sheets and color CADS.
Approved lab dips, trims, & Knitdowns (Stripes, Stitches, Jacquards, Intarsias, Yarn Quality, etc.,)

April 2012 – June 2012 NYC Knitwear Inc. New York, NY
Freelance Senior Sweater Designer

Trained and mentored design assistant, CAD designer and interns.
Worked in partnership with private label clients to develop junior sweater line that fits their customer.
Communicated daily with overseas factories regarding sample execution and fit correction.
Ensured product designed with in cost parameters.
Presented line concepts and initial designs to VP of Design and sales team.
Created and updated tech packs for development and production.
Researched market for fashion trends, color, print techniques, stitches and silhouette direction.
Prepared concept boards, trend reports and contributed to company trend reviews to inspire and lead creative direction in trend.

April 2010 – January 2012 Takeout Inc. New York, NY
Senior Sweater Designer

Designed sweater collection for junior market.
Approved jacquards, intarsias, stripes, prints and all materials from design development to bulk order.
Collaborated, developed, and directed, technical designer with initial specs for each style.
Created inspiration boards, yarn research, stitch direction and finishes base on Trend Analysis & Best Sellers.
Oversaw fittings with technical designer and sales team, to ensure perfect fit for each customer category.
Partnered with Sales and Merchandising Teams to create seasonal line plan and assortment.
Worked closely with Production Team to develop and adhere to Time & Action Calendar.
Helped to increased annual sweater sales by 11M for Junior, Plus Size and Missy accounts; Macy’s, JC Penny, Bloomingdales(Aqua-line), Kohl’s, Forever21, K-Mart, Wal-Mart, Dressbarn, Maurices, etc.,
Shopped, researched and analyzed domestic and international retail market to target key items and relevant trends in color, silhouette and fabrication for each category and/or brand.
Attended domestic and international trade shows to source trends, yarns, stitches and fabric inspiration.
Recruited and trained staff for junior design team.
Traveled to Hong Kong and China to monitor new development process.
Daily correspondence with offshore and domestic vendors, on development status, project management and design outlines.

January 2002 – April 2010 Golden Touch Group Inc. New York, NY
Senior Sweater Designer

Responsible for daily correspondence with offshore and domestic vendors, development status, project management and designs outlines.
Executed a development process through tech packs, detail sheets and color CADS.
Prepared existing and emerging concepts of trends, based on market research, as inspiration for yarn quality, color and silhouette.
Developed presentation boards for private labels through communication with sale personnel of Federated accounts.
Lead workgroup projects, meetings, and communications pertaining to new design concepts.
Traveled to overseas factories for product development & trim research.

OBJECTIVE

Self-motivated and meticulous individual seeking a design position in a fast pace and creative environment.

SKILLS

Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of the following programs on PC and MAC computer systems:

Photoshop CS6, Illustrator CS6, Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud, Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud, Colour-Matters, Lectra Gallery, Outlook, WebPDM, Word & Excel.

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