Colin Macgregor Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Manage design and product development for La Ligne, including knitwear, woven, cut & sew, denim and swimwear categories. Responsibilities include:- research / source fabric, yarns, garments, accessories, and color to help establish design direction with creative director- seasonally sketch and present designs to creative director - oversee tech pack creation and communicate with factories / mills from development through production- work closely with head merchandiser to ensure collection responds to consumer demands- help coordinate sales meetings / buying appointments with wholesale partners- assist head of production with costing, organizing factory charts, and maintaining delivery for bulk production- aid in photoshoots for online product pages, La Ligne's ongoing portrait series, and editorial "Story" shoots- lead category expansion into denim and swimwear- spearhead special projects for product falling outside of seasonal collections- manage design team in order to execute the above tasks

New York, New York, United States

Manage design and product development for La Ligne's knitwear category, as well as aid in knitwear production and special projects. Responsibilities include:- research / source yarns, garments, accessories, and color to help establish design direction with creative director and design director- seasonally sketch and present knitwear designs to creative director - oversee tech pack creation and communicate with factories / mills from development through production- work closely with head merchandiser to ensure knitwear line responds to consumer demands- help coordinate sales meetings / buying appointments with wholesale partners- assist head of production with costing, organizing factory charts, and maintaining delivery for bulk production- aid in photoshoots for both online product pages and La Ligne's ongoing portrait series- spearhead special projects for product falling outside of seasonal collections- manage design assistant in order to execute the above tasks

Greater New York City Area

Focused on Ralph Lauren's activewear brands (RLX, Golf, Tennis, and Performance) and special projects (Ryder Cup, US Open, Wimbledon, and Pink Pony), I aid the design VP in the following responsibilities:- spearhead the development and presentation of seasonal concept rigs- pull imagery, colors, prints, garments, accessories, and fabrics to establish design direction- research / source product design and trend inspiration to be used for all garment categories- work closely with merchandise and sales teams in order to ensure design responds to consumer demands- manage Polo Golf and RLX showroom set up, including styling mannequins, merchandising product, and collaborating with Creative Services for showroom props/imagery- help coordinate the execution special projects, such as Ryder Cup, with the design, sales, marketing, and merchandising teams- oversee accessories design and development for North America and Asia Pacific regions, including bags, belts, winter accessories, and women's headwear- design on garment marketing tools i.e. concept or performance hang tags- manage concept design assistant in order to execute the above tasks- collaborate with marketing and e-commerce partners to style sponsored pro players and e-commerce looks

Greater New York City Area

Focused on Ralph Lauren's activewear brands (RLX, Golf, Tennis, and Performance), I aid the design VP in the following responsibilities:- spearhead the development and presentation of seasonal concept rigs- pull imagery, colors, prints, garments, accessories, and fabrics to establish design direction- research / source product design and trend inspiration to be used for all garment categories- work closely with merchandise and sales teams in order to insure design responds to consumer demands- manage Polo Golf and RLX showroom set up, including styling mannequins, merchandising product, and collaborating with Creative Services for showroom props/imagery- help coordinate the execution special projects, such as Ryder Cup uniforms, with the sales, marketing, and merchandising teams- assist product design team in both design and product development of headwear- manage concept design assistant in order to execute the above tasks

Greater New York City Area

Worked as a member of both the design and production teams, assisting in all stages of garment development to bulk production. Specific tasks include: - aiding with initial concept, market research, and sketching- sourcing fabrics, yarns, trims, and hardware- creating garment tech packs for both domestic and abroad development- fitting garments and relaying fit changes to the factory- communicating with mills and factories during both development and production- organizing all sample information for a smooth transition from development into production- working with production and merchandizing team on garment allocation

Lodz, Lodz District, Poland

Taught writing and text analysis in the department of English Philology at the University of Łódź. Additionally, in affiliation with the University of Łódź and the Central Museum of Textiles (Centralne Muzeum Włókiennictwa), conducted research on the effect of communism on textiles and fashion in the Soviet block.

San Francisco Bay Area

Worked in Levi’s newly established Innovation Lab, focusing on finish development and denim processes. Gained an understanding of a wide variety of denim treatments, as well as insight into the workings of a global corporation.

London, United Kingdom

Developed an understanding of the professional design process as a Summer 2013 design intern—sketching, draping, researching, and participating in fittings.

London, United Kingdom

Gained insight into both commercial and runway production as a Summer 2012 technical intern—drafting patterns, cutting fabric, and sewing garments.

Greater Chicago Area

Participated in Fall production, both cutting fabric and providing design input. Enhanced client service skills while working in retail store. Cultivated strong project management skills while participating in the fall photo shoot.

Greater Chicago Area

Taught private and group lessons for children ages 5-18, as well as assisting in adult group drills. Augmented communication skills while answering phones, scheduling lessons, and demonstrating products.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Economics

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Apparel Design