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Areas of Distinction
Experience in womens contemporary market- tops & dresses. Basic knowledge in knits/sweaters.
Skilled in concept design, CAD & hand flat sketching, fashion illustration.
Knowledge in building detailed tech packs & line sheets, fabric/trim sourcing, garment construction.
Creating story/mood boards, handling overseas product development.
Competitive shopping & vintage/historic research.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft office, MAC OSX & Windows PC.
Education
2006-2008 Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
Associate of Arts: Fashion Design, member of Phi Theta Kappa
Work Experience
Caste Clothing Los Angeles, CA | Dec 2012-Mar 2013
Assistant Designer
Assisted designers in creating contemporary apparel lines, including young contemporary, womens & menswear. Created detailed storyboards, tech packs and line-sheets.
Attended fittings, in charge of recording detailed notes on revisions & corrections from original protos to final SMS.
Managed overseas product development, ensured strong communication with manufacturers regarding specs & fit, tracking samples, established timely deliveries for all lines.
Attended buyer meetings for private label with companies such as Nordstrom, Bebe, Arden B. & Forever 21. Assisted in adjusting designs/specs to individual buyer needs.
Prepared lines & attended tradeshows i.e.; PROJECT and CMC Market Weeks.
Freelance Designer Los Angeles, CA & Scottsdale, AZ | July 2009-Present
Designing & producing one of a kind garments for clients, including tops, cocktail dresses, evening gowns, dance apparel & costumes.
Sourcing fabrics/trims, draping, creating patterns, sewing & holding fit meetings. Always guaranteeing a punctual delivery and ensuring client satisfaction.
Created a debut collection for Phoenix Fashion Week, including 12 garments ranging from tops to eveningwear.
Managed over 20+ associates including, seamstresses, models, beauty team & interns, delegated tasks to ensure maximum efficiency for photo shoots, runway show etc.
Shamini -Phoenix Fashion Week Scottsdale, AZ | Jan 2010-Dec 2010
Designer
Conceptualized and designed womens apparel for debut collection.
Managed line by overseeing sourcing fabric/trim, sample production and product development.
Brought brand awareness by creating promotional marketing materials including website, look books, brochures, flyers and line presentations.
Successfully handled multiple projects in line development from start to finish and ensured timely completion.
Notable Events
Nov 2010 Scottsdale Fashion Week, Scottsdale, AZ- Arizonas Local Fashion Designer Show
Oct 2010 Phoenix Fashion Week, Scottsdale, AZ- Inspire Fashion Contest for Emerging Designers
Aug 2010 Designing Dreams, Sacramento, CA- Charity Fashion Show
View comprehensive portfolio at www.behance.net/shamini
