Amy Heffernan Email and Phone Number

Candlebis Candles are blended with organic CBD (THC free), soy wax, and infused with essential oils. Our candles will encourage a relaxing mood in any home. Candlebis candles are hand poured in Charleston, SC. We ship our amazing CBD candles for several large national retailers.

Provided graphic design and product development services for a range of clients, including candles and apparel. Clients have included MarMaxx, Gildan, Hanes, VF Corporation, Gerber, Target, Sears, Kohl's and Carter’s.Developed graphic art, themes, color stories, labels, and product images.Set up all final art mechanicals for approval and printing. Created trend presentations and sell-sheets for potential corporate buyers.Managed the product design process, selecting product assortments and designing packaging and styling.Designed marketing materials for various needs, including advertising and social media.Worked with licensed characters and brands such as Disney®, Blues Clues®, Barbie®, Strawberry Shortcake®, and Peanuts®/Snoopy®.Utilized CADs and mockups to present design concepts and secure client approvals.Projects include graphic design needs for marketing material for advertising, internal documents, and social media images and posts.Merchandising and product development for Childrenswear, Activewear and Underwear. Developthemes, color stories, repeat prints, silhouettes and art for all types of apparel. Design presentationboards and linesheets for clients to show to potential corporate buyers.Develop trend presentations for new product idea generation by shopping the market, attendingfashion seminars, developing presentations to communicate market trends, product features andbenefits, building teamwork within product development and manufacturing to bring innovation tocompany market areas.Trend and color research and presentations. Merchandise and design. Develop themes, color stories. repeat prints, silhouettes and art for activewear, childrenswear and underwear. Design presentation boards and linesheets with created artwork to be shown to buyers.Create style guides for seasonal themes and colors.

MERCHANDISING MANAGERGildan, Charleston, SC - 2010-2015Managed the development and control of design, costing, sourcing, packaging, and marketing of products and goods to existing and new customers.Coordinated product presentation with marketing and sales teams to best communicate consumer benefits.Attended customer meetings with the product manager for merchandising input.Worked with sales groups to merchandise and analyze business, incorporating new plan-o-gram opportunities and product updates.Presented product lines to corporate buyers and customer product teams, branding teams, and sourcing teams to place new items.Responsibilities included product recommendations, research and development, costing, sourcing, developing fabric and elastics.Worked daily with Sales, Marketing, Production Planning, Costing, Item Set-up, Sourcing, and Product Development on driving all Gildan and Gold Toe Underwear programs from thought to market.Developed existing and new product line(s).Developed trend presentations for new product idea generation by shopping the market, attending fashion seminars, developing presentations to communicate market trends, product features, and benefits.Built teamwork within product development and manufacturing to bring innovation to company market areas.Developed color and style strategies specific to each product and season.Managed the product design process and timeline for each season/product line.Selected product assortments, determined color, pattern, packaging, and styling.Understood customer needs and product preferences, as well as manufacturing capabilities.Created CADs and mockups to streamline the product development process and enhance design accuracy.

Designed prints, embroideries, and screen print art for childrenswear.Collaborated with designers to develop color stories and themes for girls and baby lines.Finalized all art for production, ensuring high-quality output.

Designed prints, embroideries, and screen print art for childrenswear.Collaborated with designers to develop color stories and themes for girls and baby lines.Finalized all art for production, ensuring high-quality output.