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EDUCATION:
Colorado State University May 2007
Bachelor of Science Degree Apparel Design & Production
EXPERIENCE:
Calvin Klein Jeans December 2009-Present New York, NY
Associate Global CAD Print & Textile Designer
Mens & Womens Global, Mainline & Offprice: Knits, Woven & Accessories
Work closely with CAD Director to establish seasonal print direction
Recolor photos and artwork in Photoshop for color and concept
Assist in the creation of seasonal inspiration boards, presentation boards and color palettes
Input prints in bodies using Photoshop each season for presentations
Retouch and color purchased artwork using Photoshop and Kaledo
Create original print artwork and colorways using U4ia, Kaledo, Photoshop & Illustrator
Create Y/Ds using Point Carre
Responsible for creating artwork Tech Packs for production
Comment on Artwork and Y/D submits
Responsible for creation of seasonal color palettes as well as organizing, ordering and maintaining color books
Responsible for maintaining CAD printers and ordering supplies
Shop the market for trends
Assist in other departments as needed
September 2007 December 2009 New York, NY
Assistant Designer
Womens Non-Denim Woven Bottoms, Jackets, Dresses & Outerwear
Recolor photos and artwork in Photoshop for color and concept
Input prints in bodies using Photoshop each season for presentations
Work closely with Designer on research and sketches
Attend fittings and assist in fit process, make applicable updates to Tech Packs
Assist in creating callouts and specs for garments and passing to Technical Designer
Responsible for creating Tech Packs from conception through execution in PLM
Work with Textiles team to create and allocate Y/Ds and Prints each season
Comment on Lab Dips and Trim Submits
Create, update and maintain seasonal line sheets
Sketch flats in Illustrator and by hand
Work closely with trim and PD department developing and sourcing trims each season
Create, organize and maintain seasonal line books, hardware/trim books and samples
Assist in the creation of seasonal inspiration boards, presentation boards and color palettes
Source trims, fabrics, and shop the market seasonally
Martin + Osa May 2007-Current New York, NY
Freelancer, Women\'s denim and woven dresses
Work closely with designer on research and sketches
Update BOMs and sketches in WebPDM
Create and update seasonal line sheets in InDesign
Sketch flats in Illustrator
Source trims
Organize and maintain seasonal line books, hardware &
trim books and samples
Assist in other departments as needed
Phillips Van Heusen April 2007 - May 2007
Freelancer, Art Department
Assist art department with cutting of fabric swatches
and put together boards for mens dress shirts
Mavi Jeans, Inc. Jan 2007 - April 2007 New York, NY
Intern, Design & Production
Work closely with designers and director to create
conceptual designs, assist in aspects of design process from
concept through execution
Create illustrations and tech packs using Illustrator
and Photoshop
Create, organize and maintain seasonal books, garment
worksheets, and line plans, update reference libraries
Organize and maintain samples; measure sample
garments for specs
Put together presentation boards, color palettes;
maintain fabric header and color library
Source trims, fabrics, and shop the market
Assist design team with sales meetings
Email correspondence with overseas offices
Responsible for maintaining and ordering office
supplies
SKILLS
Illustrator CS6, Photoshop CS6, InDesign
WebPDM
PLM
PointCarre
U4ia
KaledoPrint
KaledoWeave
KaledoKnit
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, draping,
flat sketching, specs
