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AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Design and Implementation - Client and Personal Service - Leadership and Team Organization Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - International Communication - Trends and inspiration Vintage and Contemporary Design Knowledge Patternmaking and shoe fitting Material sourcing and color forecasting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
VIVA LAS GUAPAS FOOTWEAR 2010-PRESENT NYC-BARCELONA
Owner and Designer- Custom Handcrafted Shoes
-Design, draw, and produce VIVA LAS GUAPAS shoe designs from concept to manufacturing.
-Make patterns and assure correct technical development of each design.
-Fabricate shoe uppers and heels on lasts according to customer and style.
-Source and purchase leathers, trims, hardware and complementary materials to assure correct prototypes true to designs.
-Develop color story and seasonal fashion trends as well as concept and mood boards
-Review prototypes, for shoe fitting, construction, and quality
-Develop logo branding for line, as well as art direction for look book and general image
SPRINGFIELD WOMAN 2008-2012, Barcelona, SPAIN
Senior Designer- Womens Accessories and Shoes
-Design, draw, and develop SPRINGFIELD WOMAN Accessories (Shoes, Handbags, Winter Items, Scarves, Jewelry, Belts, Sunglasses, Socks, and watches) from concept to production approval
-Oversee that every detail, from material and trim selection up to editing, is strictly examined to ensure correct production of design, colors, and prints
-Collaborate with Design team in developing color story and seasonal fashion trends
-Build detailed tech worksheets from visuals to detail and art pages; monitor completeness and accuracy of tech package information concerning color, model, size, fabric and trim quality, and construction
-Review prototypes, for shoe fitting, construction, and quality
-Maintain communication with suppliers to resolve production issues
-Overseas travel to suppliers for development and sourcing
-International shopping trips for inspiration and samples
-Plan monthly accessory lines along with packaging and display
-Develop new businesses within the Accessories department
-Supervise Junior Designers and Interns within the department from ideas to production.
MATGROUP, 2004 -2008, Terrassa, SPAIN
Senior Designer- Active Sports Apparel and Accessories
Brands: Trangoworld, Bailo, Soll
-Create and develop Active Sports apparel (Ski, Mountain, and Trail running apparel and accessories) from concept to production approval
-Oversee that every detail, from material and trim selection, up to editing, is strictly examined to ensure correct production of design, colors, technical properties of garments are ensured.
-Collaborate with client in developing color story as well as sourcing technical fabrics for specific needs.
-Build detailed tech worksheets from visuals to detail and art pages; monitor completeness and accuracy of tech package information concerning color, model, size, fabric and trim quality, and construction.
-Maintain communication with suppliers to resolve production issues
-Overseas travel to suppliers for development and sourcing
-Technical innovation collaboration with suppliers for specific technical garment functions.
-Oversea fabric and garment testing for specific environments
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
-Accessories Designer- Girls Youth market handbags & accessories, FAB/ Pyramid Accessories, 2002-2003 NYC, NY
-Associate Accessory designer- Youth Backpacks, handbags, SLGs, Accessory Network 2001-2002 NYC, NY
-Assistant Merchandiser- Soft Accessories and Gifts, Worldwide Dreams NYC 2000-2001
EDUCATION:
Taller de Calzado 2010-2012, Barcelona, SPAIN Footwear/Cobbler certificate
Elisava, 2004-2005, Barcelona, SPAIN MA in print production and packaging
Parsons School of Design, 1997-2001, NYC, NY BFA in Product Design
