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Michelle Chaplin
Los Angeles, CA 90029
chaplindesigns@gmail.com
310-500.6902

Education

Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles, Ca
Foundation 1998- 1999

The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, Ca
Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion Design June 2001

Computer Knowledge
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, CAD, Web PDM, Microsoft Office

Employment History

Smoke & Mirrors Clothing, Head Designer
www.smokeandmirrorsclothing.com
Los Angeles, CA • December 2006 – January 2011
• Lead designer for all seasons’ collections of designer contemporary line catering to high-end clientele
• Composed seasonal story boards and color charts with a focus on fabrications, closures, trims and details
• Created technical specs and oversee fittings for all aspects of collection
• Managed all production staff assuring goods are produced on time and shipped to companies highest quality control standards
• Sourced all trims and fabrication through domestic and international marketplace
• Creative direction, style and concept of all photo shoots, advertisement and media
• Key stylist and production coordinator for all seasons photoshoots

Ann Ferriday, Freelance Production Coordinator
Los Angeles, Ca Feb 2010- June 2010
• Sourced local production facilities to assure goods could be produced locally in the USA
• Managed all production staff assuring goods are produced on time and shipped to companies highest quality control standards

Ylli Brooklyn, Designer Contemporary Consultant/ Merchandiser
Brooklyn, NY May 2006- February 2007
• Merchandised windows, displays and store for designer contemporary boutique in Williamsburg
• Established extensive relationships with clientele to optimize sales and brand awareness
• Coordinated designers, DJ’s and decor for trunk shows held monthly

Mystique Apparel Group, Head Designer
New York, NY • August 2005- May 2006
• Responsible for designing outerwear collection at Junior label manufacturer
• Designed collections to meet price point, trend and customer demand
• Composed seasonal story boards and color charts with a focus on fabrications, closures, trims and details
• Created technical spec packs, fit specs and fit comments for overseas production
• Worked closely with Creative Director to maximize company’s profitability and global appeal

Annie Mall, Head Designer
Los Angeles, June 2001- January 2005
• Successfully launched and created a fashion forward, environmentally friendly, green brand sold to over 25 boutiques nationwide
• Sourced all trim and fabrications locally to support local businesses
• Created company image for photo shoots, marketing strategy and runway
• Managed production staff assuring goods were produced on time and to the highest QC standards

Be-wear Clothing, Junior Contemporary Designer
Los Angeles, September 2003- December 2003
• Designed Spring 2004 collection with emphasis on junior market trends
• Sourced all trims, fabrics and closures
• Technical design including overseeing patternmakers and sample sewers
• CAD flats and line sheets

American Indigo, Missy Sportswear Designer
Los Angeles, November 2002- February 2003
• Development and design of Spring/Summer 2003
• Created seasons storyboards, inspiration sheets and color cards
• Ordered all fabrics, trims and closures
• Translated contemporary trends and silhouettes from the missy market
• Oversaw patternmakers and sample sewers to ensure samples were finished on time with the right fit and finishes

Freelance Design
The Children’s Place, Technical Design Feb 2005-May 2005
Reference Point, Technical Design June 2005
Paper Denim Cloth, Technical Design May 2005
Rojas, Assistant Designer Fall 2004
A&G Cashmere, April 2004-July 2004
Sweetees, Design Assistant June 2003-Nov 2003