Work closely with Director on design & developments for upcoming seasonsResponsible for sketching, creating CAD'S, pattern requests, assigning style numbers, sending out shrinkage for garment dye, updating mood boards, and trend researchAttending all fittings, presenting designs and construction optionsUsing Adobe Illustrator to create line-sheets, lookbooks & teasers for showrooms Assisting in model casting, styling, and art direction for photoshoots

Partnered with Store Manager in creating a successful work environment by taking a creative and collaborative approach to managementMaximized monthly and quarterly sales goals by providing exceptional performance in customer centricityOversaw Associate performance in sales, product knowledge, and customer serviceMerchandised the store bi-monthly with Store Manager according to sales patterns and trendsTop clientele manager with over $12K in sales monthly

Visited international mills and factories to ensure on-time productionSourced fabrics and trims from international suppliersCreated full package tech packs weekly for developmentsComputerized detailed flat sketches, CADs, and freehand sketchingTrend forecasting for concept direction and color storiesCollaborated with sales team on private label and open line requestsManaged design team and created efficient work flow processes for design room

Assisted Senior Designer in sourcing new fabrics, trims and techniques Attend daily fittings, taking detailed notes, and picturesWorked closely with pattern makers, sample makers and cutters to ensure quality control and accurate body/styles from first fit sample to salesman samplesCommunicated with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure quality and accuracy for all protos, standards, lab dips, strike offs, fabrics, trims, washes, and dyesHand sketching, creating CADS in Adobe Illustrator, updating line sheets, shipping Tech packs, and recoloring prints

Speced samples for measurement accuracy and monitored production qualityAssisted Senior Designer in all developments and productionCreated and Issued cut and sew tickets for productionEnsured fabrics, trims, and paper patterns were organized in the warehouseFulfilled buyers orders and maintained on time deliveries

Builded personal client book to develop strong clientele and brand awareness Supervised team development, including hiring,training and performance managementCreated a successful work environment through trendtraining and product knowledge Merchandised the store bi- monthly with SM according to sales patterns and current trends

Executed the visual plan for accessories as directed by Corporate visual teamMaintain organization, cleanness, and restocked stock room Support accurate and efficient store-to-store transfers and headquarters visits