Freelance Apparel Designer

Elise Springsteen

Cincinnati, OH

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I am a motivated apparel designer with great experience looking for freelance or permanent associate/designer level positions.
Education
- Bachelors of Science Fashion Design, Minor in Pscyhology
  
  University of Cincinnati: College of DAAP
  
  2007 - 2012
- William Mason High School-Class of 2007
  
  2003 - 2007
Experience
- Design Manager
  
  Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh
  
  Mar 2016 - Present (8 years 9 months)
  
  Design Girl's Playwear Collections
  Mentor & Manage Assistant Designer
  Support Design Director with Color, Graphic, Print, & Silhouette Inspiration
  Organize lunch & learn curriculum with cross-functional design teams
- Outwerwear Technical Design Intern
  
  Abercrombie & Fitch
  
  Columbus, OH
  
  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 (2 months)
  
  • Managed technical packages from start to finish for product available in stores Fall 2012
  • Assessed and communicated construction and fit revisions to designers and vendors
  • Collaborated with design, merchant, and sourcing teams in product development process
  • Digitized and edited pattern pieces in Gerber Pattern Design
- Accessories Design Intern
  
  Aéropostale
  
  New York, NY
  
  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011 (2 months)
  
  * Created a trend report for the Miami Swim Show 2011 as per request of Creative Directors.
  * Presented competitor research booklet to accessories team.
  * Developed 5 technical design sketches for product samples presented in Summer 2012 Line Review.
  * Created technical packages and completed key design details
- Intimate Apparel Technical Design Intern
  
  JC Penney
  
  Dallas, TX
  
  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 (2 months)
  
  * Developed and presented specifications for swimwear for product available in stores February 2012.
  * Created and presented swimwear brand competitor and fit symposium to department heads.
  * Prepared and presented lifestyle brand profile of the St. John's Bay Woman.
  * Earned a mean score of 99.6% on co-op projects.
- Josie Design Intern
  
  Natori
  
  New York, NY
  
  Jun 2010 - Sep 2010 (3 months)
  
  * Collaborated in re-defining the Josie customer profile and product direction with Creative Director
  * Aided in Market Week 2010 with sample alterations and merchandising.
  * Developed print and pattern color ways used in Fall 2011 Line.
  * Assisted in final color palette and independently named colors according to delivery.
- Costume Design & Styling Intern
  
  Costume Castle
  
  Cincinnati, OH
  
  Jan 2010 - Mar 2010 (2 months)
  
  * Independently designed and created costume pieces used in productions nationwide.
  * Researched costume history and styled cast wardrobes.
  * Altered garments from cast measurement sets.
- Garanimals Design Intern
  
  Garan
  
  New York, NY
  
  Jun 2009 - Sep 2009 (3 months)
  
  * Independently created sample-tracking system to manage inventory, that is still in use today.
  * Collaboratively built visual display for sample presentation to buyers.
  * Was responsible for Color, graphics, and trend research to aid toddler boy's design team.
Awards

Fashion Design Class of 2012 Service Award
Skills
- Fashion Design
- Illustration
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