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SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: design management & development from conception to production, communicating & developing with oversea and domestic factories, & proto/sample approvals to ensure quality & cost effectiveness of all developed product.
WOMEN’S ASSOCIATE DESIGNER / Jane Post – New York, NY
9/2014 – PRESENT
Merchandised seasonal line plans & current business needs by developing new concepts with strong relevance to updated fashion trends. Elevated textile, trim, & style direction by frequenting Premiere Vision, Texworld, & Coterie shows. Improved quality of samples from production to development by promoting new resources (ex., employee & textile vendors) to allocate job functions & major raw materials. Works with cross-functional partners on substituting fabrics or changing previous styles construction in order to achieve desired price point.
SPORTSWEAR & PRINT DESIGN MANAGER, FREELANCE / Jude Connally – New York, NY
5/2014 – 8/2014
Established creative direction with design director including seasonal color palettes, fabrics, silhouettes, & prints/patterns based on projected fashion trends that are consistent with contemporary/missy brand image, market trends, business strategy, & merchandise objectives. Designed all CADs/prints in Illustrator/Photoshop & delegated artwork per delivery. Managed product development reviews & approvals through effective communications with domestic/overseas factories for prototype, quality, fit, print, & color (lab dips/strike offs/yardage). Achieved a leaner design & development workflow by standardization (reorganizing & computerizing key work practices).
WOMEN’S & MEN’S DESIGNER, FREELANCE / Suxing US Inc. – New York, NY
11/2013 – 5/2014
Designed styles to support showroom marketing initiatives for major US and European brands (Andrew Marc, Esprit, etc). Conducted detailed research studies to assess market conditions and trends. Executed tech packs with clear BOMs and helped coordinated construction specification for new lines. Sourced fabrics, trims, and materials from global vendors and worked with overseas factories to approve proto samples. Prepared various line preview and presentation materials including color, concept, print, and story boards.
SPORTSWEAR DESIGNER / Badgley Mischka Bagatelle International Inc. – New York, NY
1/2012 – 11/2013
Managed the development of protos including outerwear, coats, jackets, tops, dresses, skirts, pants, & vests. Communicated effectively with customers, vendors, & internal departments (sales, fabric/trims, tech, production, & overseas teams) to execute samples for contemporary & high-end labels. Produced cohesive & innovative product presentations such as boards, tears, samples to sell concepts to merchants. Oversaw full tech packs & POs by advising, BOMs, specs, pricing, construction, fit, & style details. Conducted sourcing & trend research for faux & real furs/skins, novelty textiles, knits, denim, prints, embroideries, & embellishment layouts.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
ANN INC. – New York, NY
CAD Designer (Freelance)
4/2014 – 4/2014
MGF SOURCING – New York, NY
Sportswear & Outerwear Designer (Freelance)
3/2014 – 4/2014
ADORN FASHIONS, INC. – New York, NY
Assistant Sportswear & Outerwear Designer
4/2009 – 7/2011
VICTORIA’S SECRET – New York, NY
Assistant Designer (Freelance)
8/2008 – 10/2008
VERRIERES & SAKO – Oakland, CA
Assistant Dress & Eveningwear Designer
1/2008 – 8/2008
EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising – San Francisco, CA
AA Degree, Fashion Design (2008)
University of California, Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz, CA
Biochem Undergrad Studies (2006)
Honors & Awards:
Levis Strauss Award, Finalist – FIDM (2008)
Design Showcase – De Young Museum (2008)
Top Design Exhibition – NCIRE (2007)
Dean’s List – FIDM
Dean’s List – UCSC
