Amy Pardini Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Greater New York City Area

-Design and manage embellishment across all categories and collections.-Manage one assistant designer and regular freelance designers.-Prepare and present embellishment collection boards to head of womenswear and Design Directors each season.-Create strong embroidery concepts and develop new materials seasonally.-Create tech packs for embellished styles and communicate with factories throughout production process to ensure quality of materials and techniques.-Liase closely with production teams to manage budgets and target costs as well as ensure a smooth transition from sampling to bulk production.-Collaborate with design to customize layouts for each garment and to adapt techniques, materials and factory instructions to meet specific needs including costing, testing, wash/care requirements, and factory capability.-Cultivate and maintain excellent relationships with material vendors, embellishment factories, design studios and Indian ateliers.

. Contributed to collection development by shopping the market, sourcing fabrics and researching trends.. Collaborated with design team on the development and design of apparel, handbags and footwear collections.. Developed and rendered print, embroidery and beading designs using Photoshop and Illustrator.. Drafted detailed repeating and placement pattern/ print layout instructions for off-shore factories.. Communicated with suppliers and factories throughout the design and production process.. Assisted with spec sheets and tech packs.. Produced and managed Look Book/E-commerce photo shoots for all 3 collections.. Created and edited seasonal Look Books for sales and web using InDesign.. Created unique branded graphics for use on the company website and social media networks.. Co-produced the Spring 2012 runway show including budgets, castings, set development, PR and staffing.. Coordinated with PR team to dress celebrity clients, manage Head Designer’s calendar, and facilitate interview requests, public appearances and press opportunities.. Managed licensing partnerships and facilitated brand collaborations.

Offered full time position upon completion of internship.

London, United Kingdom

B.S, Fashion Design

Study Abroad, Fashion Design

Fine Arts