Sarah Djarnie-Brown
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FASHION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Gold Medal International, New York, NY Oct. 2011- Current
Senior Coldweather & Hosiery Designer
Design hosiery and cold weather sets for special accounts, Belk, Bonton and MMG.
Create graphics, screen prints and embroideries
Work closely with the merchandiser and sales on CADS, new concepts and trends
Create developments and tech packages for first sample and production
Communicate with China to source fabrics and to finalize samples
Toby NYC LLC., New York, NY Nov.2010 May 2011
Freelance Accessory Designer
Designed and developed childrens hats, cold weather sets and handbags for special accounts.
Worked closely with the owner/head designer on concepts and product development.
Communicated with China on sample developments making sure that they meet calendar deadlines.
Created developments and tech packages for first sample and production.
Created line sheets and planograms for sales meetings
Accessory Network Group, New York, NY Nov. 2006 July 2010
Hat Designer /Cold Weather Designer
Designed and developed accessories for both Juniors and Womens market.
Created seasonal lines for private labels such as Wal-Mart, Bed Bath & Beyond and Nicole Miller ensuring brand
Integrity.
Researched current trends for upcoming markets.
Created graphics, screen prints, appliqués and embroideries also sourced fabrics and trims.
Worked closely with the head designer, merchandiser and sales on new concepts and trends.
Created developments and tech packages for first sample and production.
Communicated with China to source fabrics, hardware and sample developments making
sure that they meet calendar deadlines.
The Betesh Group, New York, NY Nov. 2005 Aug. 2006
Handbag Designer
Designed handbags for private label such as the Angels junior line and special accounts.
Worked closely with the design director/merchandiser and sales on new concepts and trends.
Created graphics, screen prints and embroideries for handbags and slgs.
Sourced fabrics, hardware and trims for handbag and slgs.
Created tech packages for first samples and production.
Communicated with factories from sample concept, development to production.
Traveled to factories in China to overlook, revise and finalize samples.