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-Responsible for shopping the global market for trend, inspiration, fabric, silhouette and competitive research-Sketched new designs and colored up CAD’s in CLO, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop-Created and updated tech packs in partnership with Tech Design-Participated in all fittings and milestone meetings-Input BOM’s into a PLM system and maintained BOM updates-Partnered with Production, Tech Design and Trim Development to create tech packs and briefs and made sure margin targets were achieved.

San Francisco Bay Area

-Oversaw design and garment development for woven and knit dresses, woven and knit tops, sweaters,skirts, pants and jackets-Developed concept and sketches for monthly seasonal product lines and presented out toleadership and cross functional partners-Partnered with Technical Design and Production to create tech packs and communicatefit intent and design, ensuring execution and quality-Researched and shopped global market to identify trends, silhouettes, fabric, colorand competitive inspiration-Managed weekly fittings in partnership with Technical Design to maintain on timedelivery and alignment with brand vision-Managed Freelance Designers, Freelance Technical designers, and in house sewing team-Grew and managed the sweater business focusing on product development, sustainableyarn innovation, and design-Collaborated with domestic and offshore partners-Maintained deliveries in partnership with Technical Design, Merchandising and Production-Demonstrated a strong ability to conceptualize collections and create compelling productwhile staying true to company sustainability initiatives

-Worked with the men's denim design team to organize and execute projects-Created and updated sketches in illustrator-Entered and updated BOM's in a PLM System-Followed up with merchandising, sundries, fabric, wash house, and product development to be sure all deadlines were met

San Francisco Bay Area

-Collaborated on denim wash, design development and sundry selection-Oversaw design, print and garment development for all woven and knit dresses, a $40 million business-Managed multiple product cycles simultaneously for the women’s $600 million business-Maintained deliveries in partnership with Merchandising, Production, Tech Design and Fabric R&D-Performed design research via magazines, blogs and trend websites-Presented design and print direction seasonally to all levels of senior leadership-Created sketches in Illustrator for designs, embroidery and design details-Developed and over saw execution of all sweater artwork-Created all stripe and plaid CADs for Women’s division-Managed freelancers in print development process-Approved all print and color strike offs, communicating comments to Production and Merchants

San Francisco Bay Area

-Worked with multiple design teams to organize and execute projects-Created and updated sketches in Illustrator-Researched inspiration, concept and trend-Entered and updated BOM’s in a PLM System-Created fit, fabric, finish and trim developments-CAD and wash creation on mini bodies in Photoshop & Illustrator to create assortment-Worked with designer to select, develop and approve all sundries-Followed up with merchandising, sundries, fabric, wash house, and product development teams to be sure all deadlines were met-Participated and assisted in all fit development and analysis

San Francisco Bay Area

-Excelled in a fast paced and deadline driven environment while focusing on a multitude of priorities-Supported fabric, trim and fit development for each season-Created detailed technical sketches in Illustrator, line plans and spread sheets in Excel-Contributed to market and customer research-Built partnerships with merchandising, tech design, production and sales to insure quality and execution of collections

New York, Ny

-Worked in conjunction with on staff design to recreate vintage dresses for B.Conte Boutique. -Consultant, patternmaker and sample construction for Complexions Contemporary Ballet.-Hand sewer and studio assistant at Brigitte NYC.

New York

-Created and updated tech packs and line sheets for wovens and knits-Developed print concepts and mocked up on mini bodies in Photoshop-Hand sketched flats-Created seasonal color stories and executed trend forecasting-Created embroidery and beading layouts and pitch sheets-Assisted designer in ensuring all design updates and changes were made in a timely manner

New York, Ny

-Created sketches, patterns, samples, and conducted fittings-Assisted designer in managing seasonal demands to meet deadlines-Created tech packs and specifications for wovens and knits-Chose fabric and trims based on customers’ product/vision-Interfaced daily with local manufacturers and factories

New York

-Worked with Costume Designer and Choreographers to construct garments. -Sourced materials and dyed fabrics to specifications. -Conducted fittings with dancers in order to insure proper fit and functionality of garments. -Assisted head technical designer in all garment alterations and pattern alterations.

New York, Ny

-Organized samples and prepared for the show room. -Executed alterations and pattern making before Fall 2011 show.-Delivered fabrics and patterns to factories and communicated alterations. -Set Up swatch archives of fabrics by vendors.

New York, Ny

-Created concepts and layouts for embroideries and prints. -Presented samples, sketches and hand dyed fabrics to designers.-Created embellishment tech packs and packages for factories. -Sourced materials to designers’ specifications and assisted in meeting deadlines.

New York, Ny

-Generated design ideas by pulling vintage inspirational garments and sketches.-Developed color palettes for Fall 2011 collection. -Shopped marketplace and studied current trends for seasonal inspiration. -Prepared design boards with sketches and fabric suggestions. -Reviewed all sales samples with Design Director and worked to have samples remade and relayed. -Executed print, embroidery and beading design layouts.

San Francisco, Ca

-Created technical sketches and samples of design details for garments. -Delivered fabric to factories and assisted in fittings. -Conferred with designer to make decisions on alterations, trim choices and design details.