Chelsea Erickson

* Design and merchandise seasonal collections of private label contemporary sportswear for retail and wholesale clients. * Research trends and conceptualize seasonal themes through fabric design and sourcing, flat sketches, color palettes, and storyboards. * Source all fabric, trims and labeling through overseas manufacturers from concept through sample production. * Work directly with clients on start-up apparel companies by identifying trends, driving the design process, and implementing cohesive branding and product development structures.

* Oversaw design and merchandising of full collection of men's contemporary sportswear from concept through sampling by developing seasonal color palettes, garment specifications, original fabric design, and trim packages. * Managed staff of assistant designers in all aspects of product development. * Oversaw theme and styling for seasonal photo shoots. * Conducted key sales presentations to retailers each season to maintain brand appropriateness and follow-through of design to sales.