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Objective
Seeking a designer/an apparel graphic designer position at a growing fashion company
Employment
K. BELL Inc, CA (2007-Present)
Sr. Designer
Design artwork for seasonal collection as well as mass market retailers, such as Costco, Kohls, Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Marmaxx
Successfully helped gain the Marc Ecko license by preparing and presenting concept designs and creating catalog
Work closely with the design director and production department to ensure timely execution of all styles and programs
Research color, yarns, silhouettes, trims and techniques and translate trend to appropriate market and price range
Shop local and international(Japan) market for trends to be translated into hosiery
Prepare mood boards for quarterly sales presentations
Create flats, linesheets, and tech packs
Responsible for approving and revising samples in timely manner
Design catalog covers for different customers
Create hang tag, labels, and packaging
Communicated with PR company and organized samples for magazine publications
Freelance (2004-2006)
Brand research and development of logos, signs, and labels for branding
Created brochure for a reflexology salon in Japan
Designed T-shirt graphics
Together West, CA (08/2003-01/2004)
Assistant Designer,
Assisted the head designer in developing casual womens contemporary line
Worked with manufacturing in development of first samples
Helped to create catalog
Foot Up, Japan (1997-2000)
Sales Associate,
Planned and prepared window and wall displays
Responsible for creating in store pop-up signs
Ensured restocking
Operated cash resister
Skills
Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator in Mac/PC
Computer experience in Microsoft Office, Power Point, In Design and Pad System
Fluent in Japanese
Education
California State University Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Art, specialization in fashion design, March 2007
