Christina Gorman Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

New York, New York

• Guide a team of Design Directors, designers and assistants in creating cohesive, "open lines" of product, including sweaters, cut and sew tops, and all categories of woven items.• Meet with buyers to present the line and develop exclusive product for them when needed.• Research trend and concept, including extensive sample shopping in Europe and NY. • Create trend and shopping reports to inspire our designers, sales staff, and retail partners.• Developed plus size sample… Show more • Guide a team of Design Directors, designers and assistants in creating cohesive, "open lines" of product, including sweaters, cut and sew tops, and all categories of woven items.• Meet with buyers to present the line and develop exclusive product for them when needed.• Research trend and concept, including extensive sample shopping in Europe and NY. • Create trend and shopping reports to inspire our designers, sales staff, and retail partners.• Developed plus size sample line to increase penetration of special size private label market.• Consult with "Love Scarlett" design team to enhance product line.• Collaborate with PD team to create multiple design calendars according to market week schedules.• Create SKU plan to meet sample needs of our sales team for open line and account-specific development.• Travel to Asia for sourcing and product development with our factory partners.• Assumed responsibility for the design of "525 America" when NYC Alliance took over the name. Hired a dynamic and innovative design team, and directed them in revitalizing the 30+ year old brand. Show less

510 5Th. Ave., Ny, Ny. 10036

• Led the design direction for the T line while working with Mr. Tahari to maintain his aesthetic vision.• Responsible for re-branding and building the T by ELIE TAHARI label, as well as exclusive programs and the classic suiting collection.• Supervised transition, training, and restructuring of existing staff, and hiring additional talent to build a dynamic and effective team.• Seasonally produced and elegant, price-engineered sample line for Tahari "special cuts" division to be… Show more • Led the design direction for the T line while working with Mr. Tahari to maintain his aesthetic vision.• Responsible for re-branding and building the T by ELIE TAHARI label, as well as exclusive programs and the classic suiting collection.• Supervised transition, training, and restructuring of existing staff, and hiring additional talent to build a dynamic and effective team.• Seasonally produced and elegant, price-engineered sample line for Tahari "special cuts" division to be sold to off-price retailers (Marmaxx, etc.) which dramatically increased revenue for the company.• Developed "Tahari Elements" line for Club businesses (Costco, etc.), comprised of basic items with the distinction and quality of the Elie Tahari brand. Consulted on packaging and logo materials.• Oversaw all aspects of design and development for each season’s collection, from inception to showroom sample.• Attended market-week appointments and interacted with store buyers to present product assortments.• Interfaced with cross-functional teams to follow through with adopted styles after market, ensuring integrity from showroom sample to final production. Show less

Greater New York City Area

• Managed and oversaw all areas of design and product development. Built and developed teams to promote growth for the company.• Responsible for restructuring design / product development area of the company to refresh the Susan Graver brand for QVC. Create monthly assortment including all categories of product. The brand grew from approximately 80M at retail to 250+ at the time of my departure from the company. • Supervised the design and development aspect of the transition when… Show more • Managed and oversaw all areas of design and product development. Built and developed teams to promote growth for the company.• Responsible for restructuring design / product development area of the company to refresh the Susan Graver brand for QVC. Create monthly assortment including all categories of product. The brand grew from approximately 80M at retail to 250+ at the time of my departure from the company. • Supervised the design and development aspect of the transition when MDL took over a relatively new brand for QVC in 2012: LOGO by Lori Goldstein. Under my design direction, the brand grew from 17M to 110M at the time of my departure from the company. Successfully launched sub-brands including: LOGO Layers, LOGO Littles (girlswear), LOGO Lounge, and LOGO Luxe (special, “high-end” pieces), LOGO Luna (sleepwear), and LOGO Lotus (activewear).• Maintained growth of private-label businesses, mainly Chico’s, directing a separate team of designers and merchandisers.• Researched trend and concept, including extensive sample shopping in NY and Europe.• Traveled to visit our partners in Asia and develop product.• Designed and Created luxury sportswear capsule collection: Christina Gorman for MDNY. Show less

Nyc

• Oversaw a design and product development team consisting of over 50 designers at the time of my departure.• Traveled for research and design inspiration; created elaborate presentations to convey newness to our internal team, as well as to our private label buyers and brand partners.• Designed new sportswear line concept for Vera Wang that resulted in a business partnership between Kohl’s, Vera Wang, and Regatta to design, develop, and produce “Simply Vera” apparel; built an… Show more • Oversaw a design and product development team consisting of over 50 designers at the time of my departure.• Traveled for research and design inspiration; created elaborate presentations to convey newness to our internal team, as well as to our private label buyers and brand partners.• Designed new sportswear line concept for Vera Wang that resulted in a business partnership between Kohl’s, Vera Wang, and Regatta to design, develop, and produce “Simply Vera” apparel; built an outstanding team of designers, and created four seasons of product consisting of wovens, cut-and-sew knits, sweaters, and dresses. Revenue exceeded $80M at the time.• Conceptualized, developed, and launched Metro 7 brand for Wal-Mart, designed and produced exclusively through Regatta, generating over $100M in revenue.• Oversaw all phases of conceptualization, design, development, and marketing for the launch of the Daisy Fuentes brand for Kohl’s, generating over $70M in revenue.• Created Daisy Fuentes Sport and Daisy Fuentes Lounge lines for Kohl’s, generating an additional $20M.• Restructured and redesigned Nicole by Nicole Miller line post-acquisition of Donkenny; transitioned entire staff, identified and hired appropriate team, salvaging a $20M product line. Show less

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• Developed lines for all private label businesses including Wal-Mart (Faded Glory missy and plus, White Stag, Catalina, George, No Boundaries, Athletic Works, and Secret Treasures), Target, JC Penney, Kohl’s, and Mervyns, as well as licensed product including Bongo, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Gloria Vanderbilt Sport.• Created company color card and trend direction at the start of each season; produced “open” line to be presented to all accounts.• Collaborated with company President… Show more • Developed lines for all private label businesses including Wal-Mart (Faded Glory missy and plus, White Stag, Catalina, George, No Boundaries, Athletic Works, and Secret Treasures), Target, JC Penney, Kohl’s, and Mervyns, as well as licensed product including Bongo, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Gloria Vanderbilt Sport.• Created company color card and trend direction at the start of each season; produced “open” line to be presented to all accounts.• Collaborated with company President, C.E.O., and graphics team to develop logos, corporate identities, presentation boards, market plans, informal pamphlets, advertising packages, and trend booklets.• Met with buyers from the company’s largest accounts to present our open line and to initiate merchandise – specific development if needed.• Responsible for identifying trends through shopping Europe, L.A., Miami, and New York for research and sampling. Researched and developed new fabrics and trims by traveling to Far East and Middle East vendors for onsite collaboration. Show less

Nyc

• Undertook increasing responsibilities for all phases of design and development for various lines and accounts

Nyc

• Worked for various design firms, including J Crew, Jones Apparel Group, and Cygne Design.• Assisted with sketches, specs, research, etc. Travel to the Far East and Asia for product development.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Design

Activities and Societies: - Graduated Magna Cum Laude - Completed study abroad program at Parsons School of Design, Paris, France, 1990.

Education record

Summer Fashion Design Program