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Freelance Designer (Custom Designer)
Self
Compton, CA
Sep 2014 - Present (10 years 1 month)
Design product, and performed revisions resulting in customer satisfaction
Identify and source needed fabrics/ trims to complete projects
Analyze market needs and create original product options.
Clients include: Tania Richardson, Stacy Thornton, Shari Austin, etc..
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Designer
Vernon, CA
Nov 2016 - Mar 2017 (4 months)
Designed groups of junior apparel products (tops, dresses, bottoms) for various retail accounts.
Created industry technical packages for product development.
Performed statistical research for current market trends
Created marketing presentations on fashion trend analysis for buyers
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Designer
4 What It's Worth, Inc
Los Angeles, CA
Mar 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 2 months)
Designed groups of denim and non-denim bottoms for various Missy/ Junior clientele.
Strengthened company revenue through sales of designs to various retail accounts.
Provided consultation with vendors (fabrics, trims, dyehouses, and laundries) for timely project completion.
Frequent company International travel that resulted in increased company project revenues.
Developed tech packs for international / domestic development.
Conducted international fashion trend sourcing for product development.
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Designer
BP Clothing, LLC (Baby Phat)
Commerce, CA
Oct 2009 - Mar 2012 (2 years 5 months)
Designed into various sportswear categories for Susie Rose junior and missy brands (knit tops, woven tops, dresses, sweaters, jackets and bottoms).
Created presentation boards for sales teams that helped increase revenues.
Created mood boards/ color palettes used for product lines.
Consistent CAD creation utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Worked closely with production and sales teams in order to develop the most cost effective products.
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Associate Designer
City of Industry, CA
Jan 2007 - Oct 2009 (2 years 9 months)
Co-Designed groups of woven suiting pieces for Candie’s junior sportswear line.
Performed as liaison with various departments to ensure product accuracy/specificity (patternmakers, sample room, production, sales teams)
Created technical presentation boards for international and domestic development/production.
Conducted price negotiations with vendors to produce more cost effective product and increased company revenues.
Conducted approvals for the following: lab dips, trims, shade bands, etc.
Coordinated sendouts as needed to complete samples in a timely manner (smocking, embroideries, dyeing, screenprints, sublimations, etc.)
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Associate Designer
California Concepts
Gardena, CA
Mar 2005 - Dec 2006 (1 year 9 months)
Conducted research / analysis to stay abreast of current industry trends.
Created cads or presentation boards / sample requests based on client or sales dept. needs.
Created spreadsheets and presentations utilizing Excel and Adobe Illustrator.
Co-Designed various knit top and dress groups
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Assistant Designer
Fort Worth, TX
Oct 2003 - Sep 2004 (11 months)
Assisted head designers to ensure completion of time sensitive product lines for marketing.
Maintained product line sheets.
Developed showroom displays/presentations for commercial buyers
Co-Designer/stylist for models for professional photo shoots.