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Kay Schneider

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  • date: 7-9-10
Extremely creative designer seeking an associate design position that will leverage training and experience in design and the arts. Enthusiastic about returning to designing full-time and contributing to a company’s design philosophy.

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  • Category

    Apparel
  • Market Segments

    Womens
  • Availability

    Freelance
    Permanent
  • Hourly Rate

    30
  • Relocation

    No
  • Schools/Training

    Cornell University
    FIT

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EXPERIENCE
Freelance Designer, New York, NY
Assistant Designer
Aug 2004-present
• Clients: Kay Unger, Gap, Banana Republic, Lizatti, Caribbean Joe, Renaldo Barnette and Roytex.
• Thoroughly preparing tech packs, style sheets, embroidery layouts and print layouts.
• Ensured harmony throughout the brand by collaborating with and influencing other teams/departments.

Kay Unger New York, New York, NY
Associate Designer
Aug 2002- Oct 2004
• Designed daytime dresses, suits, and separates - directed by Kay Unger.
• Invented new style boards as well as new systems for style archiving.
• Proficiently researched and developed all color, theme, fabric, trim, beading, embroidery and embellishment.
• Attentively and efficiently supervised all sample room employees, while managing factory communications.
• Achieved smooth production schedules by directing and organizing the activities of the production department with the design department.
• Successfully implemented current and emerging trends into collections through meetings with buyers.

7th on Sixth, New York, NY
Captain
Sept & Feb 1998-2004
• Enhanced designer and PR experience by resourcefully addressing and foreseeing needs and requests.
• Delegated responsibilities for hundreds of volunteers in runway set-up and takedown, as well as press kit distribution.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Kay Cameron, New York, NY
Actress/ Dancer Oct 2004- Apr 2009
• Performed in Theatre, Film, Commercials, and Television.

EDUCATION
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 1999-2002
• BS: Textile & Apparel, Cornell Design League, International Fashion Show, Dean’s List.
NYU, New York, NY 1998-1999
• Transferred 32 credits, Fashion Business Association.
Yansi Fugel, New York, NY Summer 2001
Women’s Wear Design Intern/ Assistant
DKNY, New York, NY Summer 2000
Men’s Wear & Women’s Knit Design Intern

SKILLS/ASSOCIATIONS/HONORS
• CAD: Photoshop & Illustrator, WebPDM, Hand Illustration, Flats, Draping, Sewing, Patternmaking, Microsoft Office and Access.
• Designs for Kay Unger New York highlighted in WWD July 2003.

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