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*Manage SMU product from development through production for key wholesale accounts.*Collaborate with Director of Merchandising and Design on conceptualizing, designing & executing special projects*Design and develop creative solutions to concepts within the assigned category and present the designs to internal and external parties*Ensure tech packs are completed accurately and on time and uploaded to Product Life Management (PLM)*Complete approvals on color, fabric, trim, art, branding & finishing* Exercise the ability to wear multiple hats, multitask and prioritize work on a continual basis

Calabasas, California, United States

Managed the execution of all in house brands from initial concept through production meeting key milestones on time & action calendar. Successfully integrated new brand concepts based on extensive market research. Composed elaborate presentations, from loose sketch to detailed renderings & digital presentations. Traveled overseas; maintained and built key relationships with factories. Curated fabrics and/or materials for development purposes. Provided strong product knowledge and garment presentation skills while in sales meetings. Increased company total sales by evaluating missing components and introducing key core items meeting tight pricing and margin requirements.

Cypress, Ca

•Collaborated with Creative Director in the development of product lines for private label and licensed brands •Built technical sketches and detailed BOM for all styles •Presented trend research & color forecasting materials to aid in relevant product line development•Created product catalogs for presentation purposes

Los Angeles, Ca

•Created elaborate tech packs based on rough sketch and overall needs from the Senior Designer•Provided feedback on garment construction techniques and best use of trims

Commerce, Ca

•Designed product from initial concept through pre-production •Curated tech packs and made sure that all prototypes matched the requirements •Created trend boards and color presentations for development

Los Angeles, Ca

•Maintained client retention & positive business relationships to ensure present and future sales•Expanded client base with cold calling and excellent verbal & written communication•Provided excellent product knowledge; presented samples, catalogs and illustrations of product lines

Seattle, Washington, United States

•Collaborated with New York flagship to merchandise store and window layouts •Maintained visual calendar and rotation of product displays•Established client relationships; Informing them of new items based on their needs •Set & met daily sales goals

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Fashion/Apparel Design

Fashion Designer

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