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Jenna Forbes
18 Tantum CT - Bordentown, NJ 08505
Ph:319-404-3752
Email: jennaforbes@gmail.com
Qualifications
Technical Skills: Gerber, Snap Fashun, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Design Skills: Pattern Making, Pattern Grading, Textiles, Visual Art, Sewing, Cutting, Draping, Sourcing Fabrics, Spec Sheets, Garment Construction, Fittings and Alterations
Education
International Academy of Design and Technology Chicago, IL
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design: 12/2007
Work Experience
Li & Fung USA Homestead Division
New York City, NY
Technical Designer: 3/2008 Present
Technical Specs for Soft Goods
Assist Colorist with Color Approval
Design/Correct Repeats
Eugenia Kim/ Eugenia Kim Hats New York City, NY
Design Intern: 10/2007 11/2007
Assisted with designing Coach Fall 08 hat collection
Sourced upcoming fabric, trims, and hardware
Illustrated designs by Adobe as well as freehand
Assisted the shipping manager and production manager with fabrications and trims
Field of Seams Traer, IA
Seamstress: 3/1999 - 7/2002
Pattern making and construction
Alterations
Beading and Finishing
Awards
Finalist in IADT IMAGINE 2006 Fashion Show: May 2006
I wanted to create a new mourning dress with a very feminine feeling. So I created a seven piece crinoline gown which included: two crinoline cages, detachable sleeves, a detachable train, a body suit with an exaggerated collar, a bodice that was all boning, and two skirts layered over each other.
Finalist in GM Competition 2006: May 2006
For this competition I focused on the Cadillac and the Pontiac Solstice to create very feminine gowns, showing off the curves and the beauty of a womans body. I then added details of the cars to create an easy flow from design to the body of the car.
Finalist in Emerging Designer Competitions: Sep 2006
I designed two suits, both with new twist to the female industry. The first was a halter vest with a penguin tale, and a backless blouse with a high collar. The second was a vest with the front and back side panels made up of sewn in boning. The blouse also backless with exaggerated sleeves, and elbow to wrist button down cuffs. Both designs had knee length pencil skirts
Portfolio Available Upon Request
