Andrea Uttley Email & Phone Number

United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Leads seasonal trend research and original sketch creation for extensive product line fostering innovation across all categories. Partner provides high-level idea of trend direction and Décor owns product vision and.
• Manages a dynamic team of 2 in execution of fabric, trim, and print R&D, instilling creativity and ensuring seamless communication with product development and materials departments.
• Analyzes market trends and sales data to guide design decisions and align with strategic objectives and partner needs effectively.
• Oversees product lifecycle from initial sketch creation to production, maintaining design integrity through tech packs and production fitting processes.
• Drives successful project outcomes by leading partner communications across multiple platforms, ensuring efficient collaboration and timely delivery.

Los Ángeles, California, Estados Unidos

• Built out seasonal boards and developed vintage-inspired designs aligned with ideas presented at concept for 150 SKUs per season, capturing brand DNA and driving product innovation alongside Design Director and Design.
• Crafted intricate hand-sketches and technical CADs for all woven’s Contemporary styles and exclusive capsules for retail stores ensuring high-quality visuals and meeting tight deadlines. Contemporary ships 6.
• Conceptualized and executed original artwork for fabrics, embellishments, trims, and prints, infusing unique seasonal elements into each collection and driving product innovation.
• Partnered with Production and Tech Design teams to maintain line sheets updated and refine fit and improve product quality, fostering cross-functional synergy.
• Developed compelling seasonal moodboards and decks for Marketing and Wholesale teams to effectively showcase collections and key brand messages.

A Coruña, Spain

• Owned, built, designed, and grew the largest and highest potential Woven categories for Zara Kids.
• Conducted trend and color research and led fabric and print sourcing for soft woven categories, presenting ideas to Directors, Buyers, and cross-functional teams.
• Delivered high-quality designs across all woven categories balancing creativity and commercial needs. Managed end-to-end product development, designing 100 styles per season with a 4 to 1 design ratio.
• Partnered with Buyers on seasonal strategies, analyzing sales data to inform decisions and create market-responsive product lines.
• Conceptualized special collections between seasons, identifying new market opportunities through research and trend analysis.
• Oversaw the in-house sample room comprised of 4 pattern makers and 10 sample makers. Tracked and reviewed all samples and participated in every fitting.

A Coruña, Spain

• First Cantera Project hire. Participated in the 1st national fashion competition organized by Inditex, an initiative to select young creative talent.
• Initiated fresh thinking designs in fast-paced environment, driving product appeal and contributing to the creation of commercially successful styles.
• Worked directly with the in-house sample room, meticulously reviewed prototypes ensuring precise design interpretation.
• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors, streamlining communication and optimizing product development processes.

Certificate, Transforming The Fashion Business

Analyzed the fashion business and how it must evolve to be more inclusive, diverse, and equitable while facing today's challenges in the.

Certificate, Sustainable Fashion

Acquired a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that brands face when trying to create or transition into sustainable.

Bachelor'S Degree, Fashion And Textile Design

Awarded Scholarship, Saga Furs Creative Hub

Saga Furs Creative Hub is the world's leading visionary laboratory, and it is conceived as a common space where stakeholders from all over.