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Laura E Bauer
230 W. 55th St. # 14A New York, NY 10019 mobile: 312.405.1120 bauer.laura@gmail.com
Experience
November, 2006 Present Sears Holdings: Associate Designer Young Mens
Design woven shirts and bottoms for Kmart Route 66 and Sears Canyon River Blues
Assist in denim development and design
Work closely with design counterparts to create cohesive brand identities
Source and develop prints, yarn-dyes, marketing and graphics with CAD and graphic departments
Communicate daily with buyers, production and sourcing teams to create trend right and cost e ective product
Develop new fabrics, washes and trims
Present line to buyers and executive team
August, 2005 November, 2006 Jimmyz: Assistant Designer Young Mens
Sourced and developed yarn-dyes and graphics with CAD and graphic departments
Assisted in designing knits, woven shirts, bottoms, and outerwear
Researched and developed new fabrics, washes, and trims
Reviewed and analyzed pre-production garments
Worked closely with pre-production to ensure quality
Worked with senior designer and director developing color and concept
Created and updated presentation boards
Responsible for organization of tech packages, trims, washes, and graphics
Managed interns
Spring Semester 2005 Adam + Eve: Design Internship
Assisted in color and concept development
Creating and updating inspiration and presentation boards
Fall Semester 2004 Yeohlee: Design Internship
Assisted in planning and coordination of the Yeohlee Spring 2005 Fashion Underground Show
Worked with sales team to present line to buyers
Created buyer assortment sheets
Technical Skills
Education
Pratt Institute Brooklyn, New York B.F.A Fashion Design with Honors 2005
Awards and Activities
2005
CO-ED Magazine Designer of the Year
Pratt Institute Junior / Senior Fashion Show
2003-2004
Young Menswear Association Scholarship Award
Aerin Rose Resort Wear Award
Pratt Institute Junior / Senior Fashion Show
2001-2005
Presidential Merit Scholarship
