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Kacey Lynn
(310) 897-4660
kaceylynn.la@gmail.com
Goal: To perform creative work for an organization who will
allow limitless opportunities to contribute, learn, grow and
advance professionally.
SKILLS
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
PLM software
Blue Cherry software
Pattern Design (knowledge of repeats)
Trend/Color Research
Colorways
Concept Boards
Technical Packages
Line Sheets
Hand Sketching
Technical Flats
Garment Construction
Pattern Making
Line Development
Microsoft Word & Excel
Mac and PC Platforms
EDUCATION
International Academy of Design & Technology (Academy)
Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
August 2011
G.P.A.: 3.81, Magna Cum Laude
FASHION INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Wilster Apparel
Los Angeles, CA
Associate Designer
March 2015 - August 2015
. Performed trend research and conceptualized woven and knit
dress silhouettes for Nordstroms private label.
Conducted 1st fittings and sent initial tech packs to
overseas factories, ensuring all design and fit details were
being communicated accurately.
Worked closely with sewers and pattern makers and provided
them with a daily schedule of cut tickets to follow.
Managed artwork by communicating directly with the artists
and determined if artwork was approved for strike-off.
Recolored artwork and submitted files to factories for
strike-off.
Sourced trims and fabrics both domestically as well as with
the overseas factories.
Attend 1st through T.O.P. fittings and made fit suggestions.
Created seasonal mood boards to determine seasonal trend and
color direction.
Velvet, LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Assistant Designer
March 2012 - Current
Work with Design Directors to modify bought artwork from
print vendors.
Match seasonal color palettes and execute colorways for
textile
prints using Photoshop and Illustrator.
Work with graphics department and send CAD's of artwork
discs
to factories for strike off's.
Maintain print library.
Conduct market and trend research to design into fabrication
groups.
Hand sketch flats.
Conceptualize artwork for embellishment, trim and embroidery
layouts.
Submit and track all lab dips; create and hand off color
pallets.
Create tech packs and communicate with overseas factories
for
full package developments.
Attend fittings and take fit notes for first pattern makers.
Adjust sketches and update linesheets.
Attend design meetings to ensure the vision of the Creative
Directors is being upheld.
Adhere to design calendar to meet regional due dates.
Utilize Blue Cherry software to input all trim and fabric
information and generate cost sheets.
Coordinate with production department to ensure all correct
trim and fabric details are being relayed to vendors.
Finalize seasonal matrices in a timely manner.
Participated in the development, training, and company
integration of PLM software.
Hale Bob
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
January 2012 March 2012
Provided support to the production and design teams.
Measured first samples.
Assembled tech packs.
Took photos of samples and updated data-base for line
sheets.
Organized sourced fabrics and trims.
Applied trims to samples.
Wrote P.O.'s.
Erre
Buenos Aires, ARG
Study Abroad Internship
June 2011 January 2012
Participated in trend research for the Summer 2011
collection
to help determine concepts, color, fabric and silhouettes.
Applied and reinforced existing Adobe Photoshop skills by
creating concept/trend boards.
Utilized my sewing and patternmaking skills.
RELATED TRAINING
Pattern Observer: The Ultimate Guide to Repeats E-Course
Mastering full and half drop repeats in Photoshop and
Illustrator.
Preparing artwork for factory production.
Pattern Observer: The Sellable Sketch E-Course
Turning a sketch into a digital print in Illustrator and
Photoshop.
Discovering my personal style.
Creating a successful print collection.
Fashion Chalkboard: Video and Live Training for Computer Aided
Apparel and Textile Design E-Course
Earned 140 CAD points - ranked as a highly capable
individual using Photoshop and Illustrator.
LANGUAGES
English: Native
Spanish: Conversational
