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JOANNA CARRIE JAMES
W180 N8632 Townhall Rd Menomonee Falls, Wi. 53051 / 510.407.4811/ jo_james@email.com
Objective:
To obtain a position in the apparel design field and grow within the company.
Education
Kent State University
Shannon Rodgers and Jerry Silverman School of fashion design and merchandising
Major: B.A. Fashion Design
Graduation: December 2004
Qualifications
*Ability to consistently explore a trend or idea through the use of trend sites/reports, runway and/or blog inspiration and translating it for our target customer
*Ability to create a cohesive line with complimenting winterwear accessories (including hats, gloves,scarves and ear muffs)
*Ability to research the culture/history of a brand and apply those learnings into the current line. This includes design details, silhouette aesthetic, construction, fabrications, etc.
*Ability to manage a team through effective time management and multi-tasking skills
*Ability to effectively communicate innovative ideas in a group atmosphere
*Ability to communicate accurate garment execution to vendors using spec measurements, fit
observations, grading, and construction comments
*Ability to create technical flats through prior college level courses involving computer design
programs and on job experience
Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Web PDM, Excel
International Experience
*Kent State University Florence, Italy study abroad program
*Professional visits to fashion industry related events such as Prato Expo, and Premiere Visione
*Fashion market study tour in London, Paris, Milan and Como
*Educational tour of fashion studios such as Zandra Rhodes, Louis Vuitton, and Swarovski
*Educational tour of Rattie Silk Factory located in Como, Italy
*Fashion design internship with Arkadius Ltd. In London, England
Employment
Sweater Designer June 12- Present
Kohls Department Store (Apt. 9) Menomonee Falls, Wi
Manage sweater line for Kohls private brand. Develop
trend packets and shopping recaps to present to the design
team as well as the cross-functional team.
Travel to Spin Expo to research trending yarns. Traveling
overseas to work with vendors on all product categories.
Categories include: sweaters, jackets, dresses, woven and
knit tops.
Direct Report: Alison Durrant
Sweater Designer April 10-June 12
Abercrombie & Fitch (Hollister) Columbus, Oh
Research upcoming trends and create a cohesive line
appropriate for that particular season. This includes
the sweater line as well as the winterwear accessories line
(gloves, scarves, hats and ear muffs.) Working with the
merchandising team to review previous seasons selling
and apply these findings when designing. Travel overseas
to ensure that the visions set by the design team will be
reflected in production. Manage a team of 3 assistant
designers and build their skills in order to create a positive
and reliable team.
Direct Report: Rebecca McFadden
Assistant Sweater Designer January 08 April 10
GAP (Old Navy) San Francisco, California
Research upcoming trends and created mood boards
to represent an overview of the design direction.
Create monthly flows, through sketching, trim and
fabric sourcing. Worked with cross-functional team and
overseas to create samples based on sketches. Attended
fit sessions to further improve the vision of the garment.
Direct Report: Jennifer Dunn
Associate Tech. Designer December 05 January 08
GAP (Old Navy) San Francisco, California
Create tech packages, serve as liaison between design,
production, and merchants. Develop garment through
specs, fitting, grading, and construction.
Direct Report: Sandee Nhan
Phone: (650) 291-4808
Design Intern May 04- August04
Arkadius Limited London,U.K.
Research and trending, sewing construction, clothing
design, boutique salesperson.
Public Relations: Slawka Morusiewicz
Phone: +44(0) 2072628881
