Heather Fazzi

Sleepwear / Loungewear Designer - Goodnighties
• Spearheaded innovative design concepts that led to increased revenues
• Increased sleepwear sales 700% in one year
• Identified opportunities and implemented manufacturing solutions to improve garment quality
• Established, implemented, and maintained strict technical design and fit standards

• Managed digital & screen printing teams (2009-2013), improving production lead time and flow by 20%
• Prepared and managed proofs and pre-press files for production
• Researched, procured, and upgraded new equipment for digital and screen printing departments
• Created designs for digital print, embroidery, and silk screening.
• Provided design concepts for new product development

Pattern Maker - Hope Uniform
• Digitized paper patterns, updating former methods, for Gerber CAD Software
• Utilized pattern making, grading, and marker making to maximize efficiency and minimize costs/waste
• Exceeded customer and production driven deadlines for supplying patterns and artwork
• Applied technical design expertise to development & pre-production processes

• Designed novelty baby blankets, sweaters, bath accessories and home furnishings, prints, and embellishments
• Created graphic layouts for all designs and apparel embellishments
• Prepared digital graphs for manufacturing of sweaters and knits using CAD software
• Designed and created branding & marketing materials
• Generated detailed product specs, line sheets, and presentation materials
• Managed complex project time line from concept to finished product
• Approved & commented on protos & final samples via communication with overseas agents
• Designed international Trade Show Banners

• Designed golf shirt and outerwear collections for Copley, and Jeff Rose labels
• Led seasonal concept, print/pattern direction, specifications, fabrications and color direction
• Collaborated closely with President to provide creative direction & manage collections
• Advised sales representatives on merchandising collections, increasing sales and brand presence
• Presented collections to key customer accounts and internal teams
• Mentored design assistants and freelance designers, cultivating a collaborative team environment
• Styled and directed photo shoots for all lookbooks and advertising content
• Analyzed trends and attended trade shows to ensure retail competitiveness
• Ensured brand cohesiveness during market weeks and at international trade shows