DeNeka Lene, Merchandiser / Designer in Los Angeles, CA

About

To Obtain a Design Position with a Reputable Apparel Design Company, where I can apply my unique skills & design aesthetic.

Qualifications: * Fluent in English * A artistic Fashion Designer with experience in designing Jr. Sportswear, Eveningwear, Dresses, Athletic, Lingerie, Accessories, Footwear, Swimwear, Loungewear, etc. (Have designing experience in Children's, Missy, Contemporary, Maternity & Men's Basics) * Solid Communication, Interpersonal, Time Management, Analytical, Organizational & Leadership Skills * Excellent understanding of the garment design, Construction & Manufacturing Process, (Garment Conceptualization Stage, through the Technical Phase & Fitting, to Final Garment Assembly (Production) * Strong Fashion & Color sense with the ability to do Trend Boards, & adapt designs to changing Market Seasons / Themes * Ability to Interpret Client requirements & Create designs That Pinpoint A target Market * Knowledge of Fabrics & the ability to choose the best match between the garment design & Fabric

Education

Bachelor's Fashion Design

CALIFORNIA DESIGN COLLEGE/ART INSTITUTE
Associates Business Management

CALIFORNIA DESIGN COLLEGE/ART INSTITUTE

Experience

FREELANCE DESIGNER

Los Angeles, CA
Designer/Merchandiser (Target Boys, Spirit, Old Navy)

MAD ENGINE INC

Glendale, CA

* (Concept to Production) Fabric Sourcing, researching and capitalizing on latest fashion trends * Create color themes, new silhouettes and flat sketches * Handled the tasks of selecting fabrics, fitting & production techniques to be used for different products. * Performed extensive research to Trend, develop color and style direction * Sketched of drafted apparel & graphic designs w/ Creative Suite.
HYBRID APPAREL

Cypress, CA

Designer (Accts-JC Penney, Macy's, True Vintage, etc.) (Divisions-Young Contemporary, Juniors & Tween) (Team20 People) * (Concept to Production) Fabric Sourcing, researching and capitalizing on latest fashion trends * Create color themes, embroidery designs, new silhouettes and flat sketches * Handled the tasks of selecting fabrics and production techniques to be used for different products * Performed extensive research to develop color and style direction * Sketched of drafted apparel & graphic designs w/ Illustrator / Photoshop * Present Concepts to Creative Director
Designer (All Divisions & All Categories)

JERRY LEIGH

Van Nuys, CA

(Accts- Wal-Mart, Tilly's, Journey's, Hot Topic, etc.) (Divisions-Young Contemporary, Maternity, Plus, Juniors & Tween, Kids) (Team20-50 People) * Design/execute line from concept to production * Research of trends, fabrics, trims, & colors * Create & Assisted w/ Specs & Fittings * Communicate w/ Merchandisers to properly execute all Product Categories
Independent Contractor

H. ARIO INC.

Santa Monica, LA

- Missy Design * Created color themes, embroidery designs, new silhouettes and flat sketches * Worked w/ Overseas Vendors to properly execute lines * Responsible for collecting information on latest fashion trends and consumer preferences * Handled the tasks of selecting fabrics and production techniques to be used for different products FASHION SHOW - Orpheum Theatre, 2004
FASHION STYLIST

Independent Contractor

Los Angeles, CA

Performed & Assisted in the styling of Women's & Men's wear, repeats, and layouts.
MIGHTYFINE

Los Angeles, CA

Designer/Merchandiser (Accts-JC Penney, Macy's, Hot Topic, J. Crew, Old Navy Fred Meyer, Gymboree, Target, Tills, etc.) (Divisions-Young Contemporary, Juniors & Tween, Kids) (Team20-50 People) * (Concept to Production) Fabric Sourcing, researching and capitalizing on latest fashion trends * Create color themes, embroidery designs, new silhouettes and flat sketches * Handled the tasks of selecting fabrics and production techniques to be used for different products
IRON FIST/BLANKGENERATION

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Designer (Apparel, Accessories & Footwear) - All Divisions & All Categories (Accts- Mod cloth, Hot Topic, Dolls Kill, Tilly's, etc.) (Divisions-Young Contemporary, Plus, Juniors & Tween, Kids) (Team20-50 People) * Designed / developed trendy & stylish apparel for all divisions * Handled the tasks of designing jackets, denim and non-denim bottoms for casual division * Performed extensive research to develop color and style direction * Prepared creative garments for merchandising meetings and style reviews * Visited textile showrooms to kept up-to-date on the trends of latest fabrics
TRIXXI

Los Angeles, CA

Dress Designer (Accts- JC Penney, Dress Barn, Macy's, Dillard's, David's Bridal etc.) (Divisions-Plus, Juniors, Kids) (Team20-50 People) * Sketched of drafted apparel & graphic designs w/ Illustrator / Photoshop * Provided Specs for Technical Design to work from * Present Concepts to Creative Director * Communicate w/ Sales Team to properly execute all Products & Categories
Casual Wear Designer (Divisions-Young Contemporary Juniors) (Team20-50 People)

RAMPAGE

Vernon, CA

* Designed Collection (s) * Illustration Boards, Mood Boards, Theme Boards for the Seasons * Source Seasonal Fabrics, Trims & Materials * Fittings, Garment construction

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