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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Managed multiple accounts at once with overlapping deadlines and ensured that all deliverables were executed on time and to our high standardsPartnered with internal trend department/fashion board to gather relevant trend data and feedback for upcoming development and stylesDesigned and developed new styles for each season based on market trends, selling history, and the needs of the business Created technical sketches for all development styles.Created and managed Line Sheets to ensure accuracy of silhouette, color, print/pattern, etc. Worked with external vendors on dyes, samples, special requests (using techniques like screen-printing, smocking, washes, etc.) Created CADs for presentations each seasonWork cross functionally with fabric department, costing department, and production teamsManaged in house sewing and pattern making partners to develop samples and ensure all deadlines were metManaged overseas development styles including tech pack creation, and partnering with vendors to ensure accuracy of style, fabrication, construction, and costingInput all style information into Centric PLM system, and ensured all updates are made as necessaryManaged both creative and technical aspects of the design processLed style handoff meetings with Production and Tech teams

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Researched and shopped the market to evaluate current industry trends. Created Trend and Concept decks to present each season including silhouette, color, fabric, trims, print/dye/wash techniques etc. Designed and developed new styles for each season based on market trends, selling history, and the needs of the businessCreated and maintained technical packages in PLM System ensuring accuracy of all information including Technical Sketches, BOM, and Design Detail Callouts.Created and managed Line Sheets to ensure accuracy of silhouette, color, print/pattern, etc. Supervised Assistant Designer and delegated duties as neededReviewed and communicated approvals and comments on all vendor submissions including quality, strike offs, lab dips, knit downs, trim, etc.Worked cross functionally with the Product Development, Technical Design, Graphic Design, Production, Quality Assurance, and Buying teams to ensures high quality standardsParticipated in fit sessions to ensure correct execution of design and fit intentLead style handoff meetings to Product Development, and Tech Design teams

Portland, Oregon Area

Created CAD flat sketches in illustrator for use in line sheets and technical packagesManaged production calendars and tracking systems for all submitsCreated weekly sales reports and identified successes and opportunities to inform design decisions for future seasonsAssisted in trend research and concept developmentCreated and maintained Line Sheets to ensure accuracy of silhouette, color, print/pattern, etc. Checked in samples and ensured all design details, construction, fabrications, trims, labels, and hang tags were correct.

Portland, Oregon Area

Developed CAD flat sketches and fit specifications for Men’s and Women’s apparel Created, updated, and maintained technical packagesCollaborated with designers to determine fit standards for each style Partnered with patternmaker on all fit updates