Selina Tahmasian

Relaunching and designing contemporary RTW and premium denim collection, Mia and Moss.
• Working closely with stylist to direct photoshoots.
• Managing design and development calendar.
• Managing and designing several different design projects for denim bottoms, denim and non
denim tops for various American, European and Australian brands.
• Working closely with buyers creating styles that are aligned with the customer needs and
within their price points.
• Working direct with factories sourcing fabrics, trims and on cost to present to the buyers.
• Developing washes both locally in Los Angeles and factories overseas.
• Responsible for all fits, proto through production sign off.

Managed designers, artists, pattern makers and technical designers with hands-on approach to
successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
Planned seasonal photo shoots, including selecting models, photographers, stylists and hair and
makeup artists.
Directed implementation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve company objectives.
Lead and directed design and production teams for seasonal projects, creating on trend designs within
required timelines.
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all design projects.
Working with the VP of sales to understand business performance and strategize for future development.
Responsible for ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends as it relates to the market demands.

collection consisting of a balanced assortment of denim key pieces and fashion items.
Led creative team meetings to share ideas and develop designs from concept to production.
Developed budget and negotiated wash prices and quotes to ensure projects were completed
within financial boundaries.
Reviewed and approved washes, fits a team of an assistant designer, pattern maker and sample makers.
Set department quality standards and directed daily operations.
Collaborated with runway designer Erin Fetherson for her Spring 2017 NYFW.
Collaborated with Badgley and Mishka Spring 2019 NYFW.
Responsible for ensuring that the product was consistent with market trends as it related to the
market demands.
Conducted fit sessions with the patternmaker and responsible for final approval of fit sample and production.
Thoroughly researched design trends and studied information pertaining to denim and fashion.
Represented the company each season at Project and/or Coterie.

Designed a collection of printed infant clothes, all made and printed in USA.
Responsible for communicating with showroom, receiving and completing all orders.
Provided the showroom with all sales tools needed.
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all design projects.
Planned photo shoots, including selecting photographers, stylists and and models.

Managed assistant designers and pattern makers with hands-on approach to successfully
accomplish daily work and special projects.
• Conducted market research, designed contemporary sportswear and day dresses.
• Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all illustration projects.
• Designed knit and woven tops, denim, woven and knit bottoms.
• Created washes and developed embellishments and pocket treatments for denim.
• Sourced fabrics, trims and selected colors for the collections.
• Collaborated with PR on photoshoots.
• Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions
and meet deadlines.
• Oversaw products from prototype to final sample.
• Managed all private label design and projects.