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Professional Experience
November 10- Present
JC Industries (Los Angeles)
Designer
* Research Trends/ Interpret design in monthly collection
* Communicate information to Technical department
* Source / book fabric & trims of the collection
* Manage and execute the design process
* Conduct fittings from 1st proto to pre-production sample
* Resolving problems related to the development
September 09- November 10
Freelance Designer
Treesje - TR2 - Kiss it- Testament - Emil Rutenberg - Dex -Blue Tassle- Hand bag Supplies
(Los Angeles - Hong Kong)
November 08-September 09
Head of Design/Coordinator
Sanctuary clothing (Los Angeles)
* Provide overall creative directions and merchandising for each delivery
* Develop concepts & trend that are brand right and appropriate for the season
* Set fabric plan to be use by the design team for each delivery
* Plan the line according to SKU plans, Sales needs and trends
* Source and select artwork, prints, vintage inspiration
* Manage and execute the design process
* Oversee Design room (5 employees)
* Review design with each designer
* Plan annual time and action calendar & enforce calendar deadline
* Oversee sample development process for both import and local
* Oversee sample room work flow (7 employees)
* Conduct fittings from proto to pre-production
* Supervise communication with oversees vendors to assure correct follow up and delivery
* Resolving problems related to the development
* Track each employees progress
* Responsible for interviewing, selecting candidates
October 07 October 08
Head of Design/Coordinator
Joie (Los Angeles)
* Responsible for all aspects of the line from concept to sample stage of the collection
* Direct the design team,composed of 10 employees, throughout the line development
* Work closely with the fabric developer for approval and to assure that the fabric
development is on time
* Plan the line according to best seller report
* Review sketches at scheduled meetings with each designer
* Conduct fittings and fittings schedule
* Supervise the team for trims and fabrics sourcing in Asia markets
* Manage technician department to assure a close follow up & good communication with
makers, to get the product correct and on time
* Enforce calendar deadlines
* Track each employees progress, conduct regular performance reviews
* Responsible for staffing: interviewing, selecting candidates
* Coordinate task and resolve problems related to the development
March 04September 07
Design Director
Dex Clothing (Hong Kong)
I opened and established a Hong Kong design/development office for this Canadian company
* Travel internationally for trend inspiration
* Responsible for all aspects of the line development from concept to salesman sample stage
* Select artworks, prints and vintage inspiration research
* Provide overall creative direction and merchandising for seasonal lines
* Plan the line according to Sales report, needs and trends
* Ability to interpret merchandising plans, assortment strategies, and overall creative direction
* Work with the Graphics team on developing prints and artworks
* Responsible of product, from concept through production
* Review sketches at scheduled meetings with each designer
* Overview the technical packages; detailed explanation sketches and specs
* Conduct fittings and fittings schedule
* Dispatch technical packages & comments to China factories
* Supervise trims and fabric sourcing in Asia markets
* Ensure a close follow up & good communication with makers,to get the product on time
* Enforce calendar deadlines
* Track each employees progress, conduct regular performance reviews
* Responsible for staffing: interviewing, selecting candidates
* Coordinate task and resolve problems related to the development
September 02- March 04
Handbag Designer
Hand bag Supplies (Hong Kong)
* Travel for inspiration
* Select fabrics and hardware to be used for the season
* Build technical packages for China factory
* Communication with factories to resolve development issues
* Supervise fit and revisions of samples
* Communication with European customers in regards of needs
* Frequent travel to Europe to meet clients and present product
May 00-September 02
Designer
Buffalo-David Bitton (Montreal)
* Travel for trend and fabric inspiration
* Develop and establish the basic fit and wash standard for the collection
* Work with graphic team for packaging development
* Build Technical packages and ensure communication with vendors
* Travel to China for fitting and development
March 99-May 00
Patternmaker
Le Château (Montreal)
* Pattern making for a ladies contemporary line
* Review fit and pattern corrections
* Work closely with sewers for technical issue related to pattern
Skills
Extremely organized; Extensive knowledge of management , both proven by successfully building
solid department based on stability and profitability.
Computer skills
Adobe / Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Education
Marie-Victorin Fashion College / Montreal- Canada; 1995-1997/ Womenswear fashion design.
Languages
Fluent in French, English. Basic in Cantonese and Spanish.
