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Senior Designer
Kellwood Company
Jan 2013 - Present (11 years 10 months)
-Design and launching collections from inception to completion.
-Manage all creative and technical aspects of the design process
-Use trend intelligence to design and execute a collection of up to 50 styles per month.
-Production approvals
-Overview and conduct fit sessions and product line reviews
- Managing design team and pattern makers to ensure corporate deadlines are met
-Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends and competition
-Lead the research and development of seasonal trends
-Create original sketches of style groups based on line plan
-Ensure original vision and fit expectations are maintained and delivered to accounts
-Develop and maintain good relationships with vendors and buyers
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Designer
BCBG Max Azria
Mar 2008 - Present (16 years 8 months)
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Ass. Designer
Forever 21
Apr 2007 - Apr 2008 (1 year)
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Fashion Stylist
Madame V
Aug 2005 - Sep 2006 (1 year 1 month)