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Designer
Supreme New York
New York, NY
Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 2 months)
Research and present new seasonal concepts across multiple categories: Sweaters, Polartec, Jackets, Pants,
Shirts, Knits, Sweats, Beanies, Prints & Patterns
Managed Sweater category from 2020-2022 which grew in SKU from 4-6 styles per season to 20 styles per
season in that time frame
Drove Sweater design meetings: organized & presented concepts/ new knit techniques, updated & maintained
line sheets, reviewed samples as they came in & communicated notes to Design, Production & Sales
Traveled to London for Design Inspiration
Research Color Trends and present Seasonal Color Palette for use across all categories
Create techpacks in AI which include graphic & artwork sizing placement, responsible for reviewing & commenting on design changes, labdips & fabric and trim qualities from 1st protos to production TOP's
Present in fittings with tech to ensure fit & details adhere to the look & feel of each style
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Designer
Santa Fe Apparel
New York, NY
Oct 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Worked closely with Sales & Merchandising in deciding big-ideas, market trends and styling each season
Shopped Europe twice a year for design inspiration
Conducted market research and created color stories and trend boards
Presented AI sketches to Sales and Senior management for development approval
Sourced new fabrications and trims
Created detailed techpacks for Juniors, Missy, Girls, Boys, and Men’s lines
Worked with Tech during fittings to ensure successful results in fit and details
Created embroidery and screenprint artwork designs and layouts
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Design Director
G-III / Jessica Simpson Outerwear
New York, NY
Sep 2011 - Apr 2016 (4 years 7 months)
Owned entire design process from concept to production while managing a team of two designers
Collaborated with sales to create SKU plan and T&A calendar to project bodies & ensure deadlines are met
Created color stories and mood boards for upcoming seasons
Shopped market weekly for new trends and hand-sketched designs daily
Communicated with multiple overseas manufacturers for sample development, pricing, and production
Worked with tech in fittings to analyze garment construction and fit for production
Travelled to LA to present concept, mid, and final line reviews to the Jessica Simpson Licensing Team
Travelled to Europe to shop for trends and inspiration
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Associate Designer
G-III / Guess Ladies Outerwear
New York, NY
Oct 2008 - Sep 2011 (2 years 11 months)
Promoted from Intern to Associate Designer level in less than 3 years
Supplied Senior Designer with hand sketches and inspiration for development
Complied techpacks which included technical Illustrator flats with measurements, details, specs and fabric and trim information
Daily communication with overseas vendors and mills to track samples, source/develop trims & fabrics and follow up on production approvals
Developed styles for private label brands such as Target, JCPenney, Ellen Tracy, & Victoria's Secret
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Intern / Assistant Designer
What Goes Around Comes Around
New York, NY
Mar 2006 - Mar 2008 (2 years)
Free hand sketched flats
Organized fabric and trim libraries, sourced trims locally for vintage garments
Assisted in fittings and measured garments for specs
Created mood boards and researched in-house collection of vintage prints for inspiration
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Intern
A&H SPORTSWEAR
Easton, PA
May 2002 - Aug 2003 (1 year 3 months)
Organized fabric and trim libraries
Created swatch cards for presentations
Logged in fabric and maintained in-house fabric chart
Assisted Seamstresses in cutting of pattern pieces
Prepared and shipped packages