Kamilla Puskas

- Sr. Design/Product Development Intimates-September Design/Development of several private label accounts. Conducted market research created trend boards, presenting to buyers. Attended all fit sessions. Created technical flats. Set up trim charts and BOM. Communicated with our factories and suppliers, sourced new fabrications to maximize profit margins and constantly monitored proper workflow to meet our deadlines. Brainstormed on how to maintain and increase volume in our currently running programs. Worked on Hanes brands, Maidenform Sexy, Bali Indulgence, C9 Girls and Academy activewear accounts. Helped with sketching for any account needing an extra hand for presentations.

moths) * Designed Missy and Junior career wear including Missy and junior Denim, for stores such as Burlington, Ross, Bealls, Ashley Stewart and Cato stores. Also designed multi fabrication women's and men's sleep and loungewear and Inner Sports activewear sets. Developed seasonal collections from conception to final fit garments.

Designing sleepwear for Winners, Marshalls, Bealls Outlets, Big Lots, BJ's, Hanes and Gordmans.

Temp designer loungewear, activewear, sleepwear, cut and sew knit and girls and women's swimwear. Magid Inc. - Freelance Graphic Designer/Product Development of Sock, Hosiery and Leggings -

Designed & developed seasonal collections for TJ Max Lane Bryant Cynthia Rowley Walgreens etc. Private label brands such as Eye Candy Identify and Slazenger. New York & Co - Cold Weather Accessories Designer-Feb.

Designed ladies assisting sweater designers.

Designed cold weather accessories Wall-Mart JC-Pennies and Edie Bower. Dana-Co LLC - CAD Designer

Worked on all accounts Playboy Lamaze Maternity Luv to Sleep and Dots. New York Accessories Gr - Cold Weather Accessories Designer-Aug.

* Reported to VP of Design/ Merchandizing. Managed one assistant designer, cad designer, tech designer, product development team member and worked together with other cross functional design teams. Held T&A production and product development team meeting to help ensure everything was going smoothly. * Generated new and additional business Mervyn's and Sears, Victoria's Secrets Sports Bras, Nicole Miller lingerie/sleepwear account. Designed full collections of intimates and sleepwear. Recommended new product based on customer demand. * Traveled to Lyon, Paris, London, and LA for trend shopping. Gave trend presentations and comparative shopping reports to ensure obtaining / increased orders * Sourced and developed new fabrics, trims, hardware, pads etc. with overseas suppliers and factories. * Attended all fittings and oversaw product from conception to the end * Trained and developed new design team members

Cupid Intimates -Design Director -March 2022 -May 2024
• Managed design processes to ensure timely design delivery and process flow while adhering to calendar and key milestone dates.
• Managed the day-to-day workload and priorities of 5 designers.
• Managed design team to develop new products from concept direction to production-ready, including market trend research, sketches, garment protos, and tech packs.
• Mentored team members and provided additional skills training as needed to ensure ease of timely workflow.
• Partnered with the R.D. group and development team to integrate process development into new products.
• Attended all fit sessions to suggest modifications/adjustments to achieve the desired fit and aesthetic look.
• On-Boarding: Create onboarding guidelines for new team members joining the company.
• Created budget requests and organized seasonal trend shopping trips.
• Participated in seasonal brainstorming meetings.
• Worked on a highly detailed brand comparison study comparing our brands to fast-rising Disruptor Brands in our niche industry.
• Researched and provided detailed white space research data for all our private label accounts.
• Initiates new SEO product naming and features and benefits description recommendations to ensure more online visibility for our products.
• Worked on photo shoots to ensure all digital assets are correctly photographed.