Floyd Chambers
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About
Collaborative, results-focused fashion design professional with hands-on design and management background.
Imaginative, brand-conscious Line Builder with expert design and conceptual abilities and a great eye for detail: able to interpret trends and bring newness and innovation to product categories.
A productive self-starter, recognized for being dedicated and responsible; able to work both independently and as part of a team, interact with all levels within an organization, and thrive in deadline-oriented environments.
Technically adept: strength in formulating color palettes, deep knowledge of garment construction.
Exceptional organizer capable of managing project phases, delegating tasks and following through to production.
Excellent ability to clearly communicate ideas, both in writing and in person.
I wish to step into a management role within a dynamic, growing design firm and contribute to the explosion of a business. -
Education
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AAS Menswear DesignFashion Institute of Technology
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Experience
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Freelance (Knit Active, Performance Activewear, Athliesure, Denim)VARIOUS COMPANIESNew York, NYJun 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 1 month)
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Senior Men’s Designer (Outdoor Sportswear Performance Activewear, KnitsFREE COUNTRYNew York, NYJul 2016 - Feb 2019 (2 years 7 months)• Responsible for inspiring creativity and fostering new concepts expanding on lifestyle brand products and technologies; ensured Outdoor/Active products informed technical performance requirements and met end-user needs; managed multiple development projects including Account Exclusives, Specials and Make Ups for key customers
• Identified seasonal trends, assortment opportunities and merchandising strategies for sportswear and active wear
• Communicated closely with Design Director to gain new inspiration, product direction,and to identify industry trends and performance objectives for designed products
• Followed up with vendors on costing specific items; created line sheets to stay within budget -
Freelance Men’s Designer (Polo Golf, RLX Golf, Polo Sport Performance Knits)RALPH LAURENNew York, NYOct 2015 - Jun 2016 (8 months)• Collaborated with the VP of Design, the Design Director of Polo Golf, RLX Golf, and Polo Sport Performance Brands to create products that fit design line briefs and assisted in the creation of product briefs with team partners and merchandisers
• Worked closely with Senior Design Manager, Design Director, and Brand Marketing team to help shape category offerings
• Accountable for all facets of design related to Knits and for special projects for US Open, Ryder Cup, Olympics and Wimbledon -
Freelance Men’s Sr. Designer (Knit Active, Athleisure and Performance Knits)NAUTICANew York, NYMar 2012 - Oct 2015 (3 years 7 months)• Collaborated with VP Design & Creative, Design Director RTW, and Sr. Knits Manager to achieve the creative vision for the RTW, Men’s Collection across cut & sew, knit active, and performance knits for NST Performance collection, for both Retail and Outlet
Accomplishments: Signature Lifestyle polos were # 1 sellers in the outlet division and were carried over to main retail line as big sellers for several seasons; asked to create sketching block templates for Knits division to build cohesive designs when presenting lines internals -
Senior Designer/Acting Manager-Design Team (Men’s, Boy’s, & Girl’s Denim, Sportswear)OVED APPAREL GROUPNew York, NYJul 2003 - May 2011 (7 years 10 months)• Collaborated with Design Director to achieve creative vision for Men’s Concept Collections across Denim, cut & sew, knit active, and Wovens for Mecca USA & Akademiks collections
• Liaised with VP of Sales, VP of Merchandising in absence of Design Director -
Designer (Men’s, Boy’s, Junior’s ClothingNESI APPAREL GROUPNew York, NYJun 2002 - Jun 2003 (1 year)
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Awards
Cyril S. Hunt Designer of the Year Competition Winner
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