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Carlsbad, California, United States

Carlsbad, California, United States

Carlsbad Ca Us

Researched and analyzed global and domestic markets for new trends, materials, color palettes and production techniquesCreated conceptual product designCoordinated material selectionDesign color palletsHand sketchesPattern makingPrepared samples for factory productionFitting and adjustmentsDeveloped technical documentation packageDesigned prints, graphics and mockups for printed productsTravel for shows and new products debuts.Overseen production process including reviewing and approving lab dips, fabrics, trims, etc. on factories in China. Travel to China to launch production process.Streamlined vendors to reduce lead times and surcharges in order to maintain competitive costs and create a higher margin.Designed products:Baby CarrierSoft Baby Bath Sink Insert (Blooming Baby Lotus, Blooming Baby Poppy)Soft Baby Bath pillow (Duck Bath Pillow, Frog Bath Pillow)Bee & Ladybug Hooded TowelsSecurity Blanket with removable rattle toyBee Scrubbie, Ladybug ScrubbieSeat Insert (for high chair, play center, etc)Diaper BagAll of these products are successfully selling on major platforms such as Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Buy Buy Baby.

Designed patterns for insulated fabric to be used with variety of clothing, boots and accessories such as hats, gloves, etc.Developed prints and packaging for products in Adobe Illustrator.Collaborated with a team of designers and factory to unsure product completeness.

Istanbul, Turkey

Researched and analyzed fashion trends, identified target markets, attended trade shows (Premier Vision/Paris) and visited manufactures to select materials and trims.Created and sketched seasonal apparel collections, reviewed patterns and sample construction.Developed unique and original designs.

Lead designer involved with all aspects of the development of each collection from concept to sketch to styling the runway shows.Analyze sourcing, costing and plan development for most cost effective and target satisfying options.Developed a conceptual design, prepared sketches with all details, selected fabrics and lab dips and all materials.Conveyed conceptual product design to internal team members.Provided guidance to other design team members in pattern making, cutting, fitting and adjustments (on live models and dress form), technological processes, sewing.Review and advise fit comments for prototypes, samples, and bulk productionAttended and participated in all Trade Shows and Runways.

Milan/Moscow

Lead designer involved with all aspects of the development of each collection from concept to sketch to styling the runway shows.Analyze sourcing, costing and plan development for most cost effective and target satisfying options.Developed a conceptual design, prepared sketches with all details, selected fabrics and lab dips and all materials.Conveyed conceptual product design to internal team members.Provided guidance to other design team members in pattern making, cutting, fitting and adjustments (on live models and dress form), technological processes, sewing.Review and advise fit comments for prototypes, samples, and bulk productionAttended and participated in all Trade Shows and Runways.