Kurt Anderson

In addition to previous position responsibilities

Delegate task to Senior Designer, Designers, Junior Designers, and interns

Review and critique designs during presentations

Develop Tech packets for overseas production

Work with multimedia on styling and wardrobe for photo shoot including makeup, hair, and model casting.

Assist in development of new processes and time action calendars to assure the quality of product.

First member of the Design team at Fun.com/Halloweencostumes.com. Worked closely with CEO and manager to develop processes for all aspects of design.

Design of Generic and licensed costumes, Knitwear, Suits, Outerwear, and other apparel categories.

Extensive research of current fashion trends, art, movies, pop/geek culture and more to develop unique product.

Hand and CAD renderings, use of Photoshop and Illustrator daily

Collaborate cross functionally with buyers, product developers, graphic designers, and multimedia.

Overseas travel to China for factory visits, quality control, and sourcing of fabric and trims.

USA branded sweater manufacturer with full vertical operation 



Design of luxury knitwear, denim and trousers, hosiery, wovens, outerwear, and home collections

Oversee development and brand identity for "Heritage by St.Croix" collection through design process and social media.



Develop artwork, color palette, and technical packets for all domestic and overseas production

Hand and CAD renderings, use of Photoshop and Illustrator daily


Forecast and research trends as well as trade show representation in New York, Las Vegas, Paris, and Milan

Study the menswear market extensively from budget to luxury. Interpret trends appropriately for target demographic while maintaining a high level design aesthetic

Approve knit swatch samples, final prototypes, and production along with garment fit in daily fit sessions

Present season collection to CEO, VP, editors, buyers, store managers, and sales reps

Work with buyers, sourcing, along with planning and production mangers daily

Coordination and styling of photo shoots on and off model shots for corporate catalog

• Develop designs for women’s plus size active lifestyle brand
• Research market trends and competitors
• Develop CAD sketches, color palette, and dye techniques
• Coordinate fabric selection based on style groupings

Prepare sketches in Illustrator for Tech packets
Developed designs
Organize fabric library
Shadow during meetings and vendor visits
Put together displays and boards for presentations
Competitor research

Help teach skills in...
Hand drawn Figures and Flats
Rendering techniques
Color selection
Styling
Layout
Inspiration

•Developed designs for spring 2011
•Prepared flats in Adobe Illustrator to be sent out to factories
•Matched pantones
•Trim and fabric sourcing