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Senior Designer
Natori
New York, NY
2018 - Present (6 years)
•Oversee research and inspiration for design concepts, color palette and print direction each season
•Design, sketch figures and develop flats for cohesive seasonal collections
•Create initial technical packages for overseas proto development, and oversee sample production
•Partner with tech design to review samples, and communicate fit comments to factory
•Develop signature prints with CAD team and embellishments with embroiderers
•Communicate with product design team on all fabric and trim development, color lab-dips, and print strike-offs
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Freelance design consultant
Freelance
New York, NY
2006 - Present (18 years)
Freelance projects for: Heat Holders, Appareline Inc., Vivienne Tam, Moi Meme, Christian Francis Roth, Judy's Group, Mari Dade, Ann Taylor, S Nemeroff, Carmen Marc Valvo
* Developed design concepts for various projects including menswear and womenswear
* Researched market trends and color stories
* Created technical sketches with interior and construction details of garments
* Communicated fit and design comments for protos in tech packs for overseas factories
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Design Director
New York, NY
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
* Conceptualized and designed high end uni-sex vegan collections from research to completion
* Directed fittings and supervised patternmakers as well as pattern revisions
* Responsible for research and development of fabrics trims hardware yarn etc.
* Created and merchandised the line plan and line sheets
* Provided detailed instructions for sample production domestic factories
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Senior Designer
Alex Evenings
New York, NY
2015 - 2015
* Designed eveningwear for monthly deliveries according to line plan
* Created tech packs and updated information for overseas sample making
* Managed design team and in-house atelier according to time and action calendar
* Coordinated with technical design, merchandising, sales, and production departments
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Senior Designer
Calvin Klein Platinum Label
New York, NY
2014 - 2014
* Designed according to seasonal merchandise plan for all woven categories
* Researched fashion trends, vintage garments and images to develop the line
* Created tech packs and updated information for execution by overseas manufacturers
* Developed seam treatments, trim techniques and finishing details
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Design Director
Sunya Collection
New York, NY
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
* Developed design concepts and color stories through inspiration research
* Sourced and selected fabrics and trims
* Initiated detailed line plan and time in action calendar
* Managed production of sample collection development with domestic factories
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Senior Designer
Kloth (LF USA)
New York, NY
2012 - 2013 (1 year)
* Directed design concepts, color palettes, print and fabric selection for full collection
* Created inspiration boards with research images
* Developed brand signature identifiers: logos, graphics, zipper-pull, and seam treatments
* Interviewed and pre-screened candidates for various positions in building of team
* Initiated sketches and design information for tech packs to communicate with factories overseas
* Managed fittings with tech designers and provided design and fit comments of protos
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Designer
CK Calvin Klein
2010 - 2011 (1 year)
* Designed collection with a focus on tailored pieces
* Research of vintage garments and house archive sources
* Translated design concepts and color stories from inspiration boards
* Created tech packs and updated information for overseas manufacturers
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Designer
Calvin Klein Collection
2010 - 2010
* Designed for pre-collections based on seasonal merchandise plan
* Researched vintage garments and visual image inspiration
* Developed design concepts, color stories and fabric direction for runway shows
* Created finishing details, embellishment techniques and surface texture manipulations
* Updated sketches and fitting information with atelier and overseas manufacturers
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Head Designer
Kai Kühne
New York, NY
2007 - 2010 (3 years)
* Explored 3D draping to develop design concepts, silhouette, proportion
* Created finished toiles and first patterns for over half the collection
* Attended Premier Vision Paris and participated in fabric selection
* Led team of design assistants and interns
* Coordinated with domestic factories execution of protos
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Head Designer
Joop! Womenswear Collection
Paris, France
2004 - 2006 (2 years)
* Designed complete RTW collection based on inspiration research
* Created hand rendered illustrations for line presentations to license partners
* Attended international fabric tradeshows and participated in fabric and trim selection
* Travelled to factories for fittings to provide fit and style comments