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Los Angeles, California, United States

Led the design and development of swimwear collections, ensuring they were in line with Roxy's brand identity and catered to global market trends. Developed and executed seasonal collections, creating comprehensive color stories, mood boards, and overall designs. Managed and directed both in-studio and lifestyle photoshoots to capture marketing imagery. Collaborated with sales teams to ensure the design vision translated into successful product launches. Played a key role in cross-functional communication to ensure the design vision was maintained throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation to production.

Los Angeles, California

Designed and executed original swimwear concepts based on market research, seasons trends, and brand strategy to create innovative collections. Developed color and concept direction, reworked and designed prints, and intiated new silhouetted and fabric development to bring designs to life.

Hermosa Beach, California, United States

Played an integral role in launching The Levy Group's swimwear department, contributing to the development of the companies first swimwear collections under brands such as Nautica, Spyder, Tahari, Avec Les Filles including missy and plus-size lines. Managed the design process from concept to production, creating mood boards, designing prints, sketching, and overseeing fabric development. Conducted fittings and provided detailed fit comments, collaborating on techncial construction with the patternmaker to ensure proper fit, comfort, and quality.

Hermosa Beach, California

Collaborating with the Owner to provide full-service swimwear design solutions, from initial concept through to final production for clients including The Levy Group. Managed the design and development process, including trend forecasting, fabric sourcing, pattern creation, and technical specifications.

Hermosa Beach, California

Supported the Head Designer in design, product development, and technical design processes. Created sketches and linesheets using Adobe Illustrator and collaborated on reviewing and pitching print designs. Provided detailed feedback on lab dips, strike offs and trim submits. Developed and maintained detailed tech packs in Excel. Communicated with overseas vendors to address design specifications, resolve production issues, and uphold quality standards for swimwear collections.

Hollywood

Leading and assisting processing of new shipment, replenishing the sales floor and executing merchandise flow standards. While also using visual merchandise filters to execute sell down strategies, product placement and visually pleasing color stories. Leading the sales floor while also driving sales goals through coaching and managing.

Fig At 7Th

Assisting on the floor as part of the bra and lingerie sales team using product knowledge and customer service to reach sales goals.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Developed and maintaining precise tech packs for women's knit and woven apparel. Conducted fit sessions, providing actionable feedback to ensure garments met brand standards for quality and design. Managed communication with domestic and overseas vendors to address fit issues, garment construction and fit adjustments. Partnered with design and patternmaking teams to resolve technical issues and maintain product quality.

Los Angeles, California

Working directly with the designer, responsible for sketching on Illustrator, tech packs, communicating with domestic manufacturers, and patternmakers.

Downtown Los Angeles, California

Assisted the design and production team with specing and reviewing production garments and communicating with manufacturers fit comments.