More Information
Jennifer L. Spisso
408 W. 56th St. Apt 3D NY,NY 10019
jennifer.spisso@gmail.com . 908.420.1795
________________________________________
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design ● August 2007
GPA: 3.5/4.0
WORK EXPERIENCE
DESIGN:
Assistant Designer, Converse Inc.- One Star RTW Apparel (7/2010-Present)
Womens Knitwear & Womens Swimwear
-Design development, such as; sketching, R&D, trend reporting, styling
-Worked with tech team and merchandising team on a daily basis to develop the One Star line.
-Created bestsellers that contributed to a 100 million dollar brand for Target stores through out the U.S.
-Worked with vendors on fabric, trim and artwork development
Freelance Designer, 24 Seven (3/2010-7/2010)
Elizabeth Gillett/ Kmart-Jaclyn Smith
-Design development, such as sketching, customer research and draping
-Worked with in house pattern maker in design and sample making
-Developed easy knitwear and woven pullover pieces along with accessory design
Associate Designer, Betty Blue/ Regaliti Inc. (12/2009-5/2010)
-Design development, such as sketching, shopping the market, customer research and presentation for the Junior Market.
-Conduct fittings with both knit and sweater designers.
-Communicate with buyers, merchandisers, vendors, and over seas offices
Assistant Designer, Magaschoni Apparel Group (12/2007-11/2009)
-Design development, such as sketching, shopping the market, customer research and presentation.
-Create trend boards for buyers & merchandisers using Adobe programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator
-Communicate with buyers, merchandisers, vendors, and over seas offices
-Experience in sweaters, cut & sew, wovens and outerwear
STYLING:
Freelance Stylist, Colin Douglas Gray Photography (6/2007-Present)
-Styled eight posters in a mod/60s look for a vintage boutique
-Researched concept with photographer
-Created unique poses for each poster
-Involved in post-editing of final images
-Continuely work with photographer on small side projects to keep a fresh eye on trend and the development of fashion
Stylist, Salon Bangles (3/2010)
-Styled and directed all models for Salon Photo Shoot which featured hair styles by salon stylists
-Developed story and style with salon owner
-Worked with photographer and owner during post edit work
Senior Stylist, The South Magazine (6/2007-8/2007)
-Responsible for choosing and editing garments for fashion spread
-Worked with art director on concepts and inspiration
-Helped organize and manage photo shoot, including dressing, posing, hair and makeup
-Involved in photo post-work to ensure the shot was flawless in all aspects
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Design Skills:
Fashion sketching
Draping and drafting of patterns
Design development
Technical sewing skills
CAD proficiency Computer Software Skills:
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Creative Suite
Partners Online (PLM)
Microsoft Office Suite
For additional information please contact me at jennfer.spisso@gmail.com
