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San Francisco, CA, US

Petaluma, California, United States

• Led development communication and collaboration across internal and external functions.
• Managed color and graphic development, analysis, and approval.
• Oversaw prototypes including strategy, cadence, execution, and final approval.
• Inspected samples for adherence to aesthetic and technical requirements, communicating final feedback to suppliers.
• Communicated rejections, approvals, and product changes to vendors while adhering to production deadlines.
• Led and explored CMF application innovation to bring newness to each season.

San Francisco Bay Area

• Coordinated the creation, tracking, and maintenance of prototypes through adoption.
• Analyzed year over year product data and led hindsight/pre-sight seasonal analysis to inform strategy and influence decision-making.
• Proposed and tracked cost-effective options to meet AUC targets and product specifications.
• Drove $120K average quarterly cost reduction through in-depth analysis, negotiating, and creative solutions.
• Conducted garment detail meetings and ensured BOM accuracy in PLM for 600+ products per year.
• Attended fit sessions and reworked garment cost based on fit changes to meet AUC targets.

San Francisco, CA

• Advanced all woven tops into production. This included approving all woven lab dips, print strike-offs, and trims.
• Collaborated with technical designers on all woven tops moving into production. This included researching previous patterns, ordering fit fabric and trims, and approving final fit.
• Researched and submitted all woven fabrications moving into production.
• Reworked and engineered single and double border prints to fit production sizing.
• Completed costing packages in Excel and submitted overseas.

San Francisco, CA

• Designed novelty artwork (screen prints, sublimation, embroidery, and sequin/bead work) and sent overseas as package deal garments.
• Developed and designed both hard good (hardware, belts, brooches & necklaces) and soft good (appliques, ribbons, twill tapes) trims.
• Ordered fabric and trims for each collection's prototypes.
• Completed BOMs in Excel and PLM.
• Oversaw all garments used in retailer advertisements for Kohl's, JCPenney, Macy's, Dillard's, Belk, Ambiance, and Stitch Fix.
• Collaborated with pattern makers, technical designers, sales, sourcing, and production to ensure that the product design, cost, quality, and fit met desired specifications.

Richmond, CA

• Created artwork and technical packets for overseas vendors.
• Assisted with Spring/Summer 2010 trend and concept.
• Designed, modified, and re-colored prints and graphics.

Hayward, CA

• Assisted designer through the design process. This included researching trend, identifying concepts, selecting color palettes, prints, and artwork direction.
• Drew technical flats in Illustrator and re-colored garments and prints in Storyboard.
• Organized and attended fit sessions.
• Collaborated with graphic/textile designers on prints and novelty artwork.
• Completed bill of materials pages in Web PDM.
• Collaborated with merchants, sourcing, and technical designers to ensure that product design, cost, and fit met desired specifications.

San Francisco, CA

• Assisted Textile Director in bedding, drapery, and upholstery.
• Managed and coordinated textile team by creating project plans, and schedules.
• Communicated with outside vendors.
• Oversaw the distribution of each season’s technical packages.
• Assembled seasonal in-store presentations.
• Created color, fabric, and concept boards.

Berkeley, CA

• Designed 4 separate divisions for each season. This included researching trend, selecting color palettes, creating and modifying prints and artwork, and drawing technical flats in Illustrator.
• Created artwork and technical packets for overseas vendors.
• Traveled to Bangkok, New Delhi, and Tokyo to monitor bulk samples/production and inspiration shopping.
• Ordered and sourced all domestic fabric and trim.
• Collaborated with Marimekko representative to acquire print licensing approval.
• Coordinated and accessorized models for seasonal photo shoots.