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Kimberly Myers
Phone: (619) 993-9258
Email: kimberly.t.myers@gmail.com
11291 Spitfire Rd. San Diego, CA 92126
Technical Experience: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Email), Justwin WebPDM
Work Experience:
Costume Designer
InCharacter Costumes San Diego, CA
2010- Present
Designs and develops infant to adult costumes for Party City, Spirit, Spencer\'s, Target, Wal-Mart and Costco
Researches current trends in the market place
Designs and develops costume accessories
Facilitates transition of high end Halloween costumes from design concept/first prototype to
final, production-ready sample
Strong understanding of garment construction and cost effective development for the mass market.
Freelance Technical Designer
Hybrid Apparel Cypress, CA
2009
Development technical packages for Mens & Young Mens Knit and Woven Tops
Development of POM Guides for Mens and Womens styles
Ensure proper fit and construction of incoming samples
Freelance Designer
Hot Topic/ Torrid City of Industry, CA
2009
Developed costume and accessories concepts for 2010 Halloween Costume line for both Torrid and Hot Topic
Created technical packages for all costumes and accessories kits
Freelance Technical Designer
In Character Costumes, Inc. San Diego, CA
2009
Developed technical packages for adult, teen, tween, child, and toddler costumes
Responsibility for the fabric and accessories sourcing for each style
Extensive trend research and creation of trend boards for presentation
Developed in-house accessories samples for sales presentations
Contracted Designer
Balboa Park Junior Theatre San Diego, CA
2008
Developed costume concepts for theatre production of Blues Clues The Musical
Responsible for the patternmaking, building, and fit of all costumes in the production
2009 Outstanding Designer Award from National Youth Theatre for Blues Clues theatre production
Costume Designer/ Technical Designer
Disguise, Inc. Poway, CA
2006-2008
Facilitate transition of costumes from design concept/first prototype to final, production-ready sample
Developed technical packages for adult, children, infant, and toddler domestic and offshore costumes
Track and manage workflow, communicate fabric, fit, and sewing adjustments to factories using Justwin WebPDM
Digital and manual patternmaking, sewing, and draping
Education and Achievements:
Grossmont College San Diego, CA
Fall 1999- Spring 2002
Associates Degree General Education
San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
Fall 2004- Spring 2006
Coursework completed for Fashion Design program
Honor Student (Presidents List)
Recipient of Baratelli and Gladys E. Carter memorial Fashion Design Scholarships
Featured Senior Designer in Fashion Program
Member of the San Diego Mesa College Fashion Advisory Board
