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- Founded a sustainable direct-to-consumer company using organic materials and natural dyes, consciously produced in the USA.- Designed collections featuring domestically grown, woven, up-cycled and organic fabrics.- Developed unique textile designs using organic botanical dyes sourced from plants.- Constructed and programmed the e-commerce website, leveraging Google, Meta, and Shopify analytics to create targeted ad campaigns.- Oversaw shipping logistics and managed customer service for a global customer base. - Conceived and art-directed digital marketing campaigns and content for social channels, while also photographing products for e-commerce.- Designed patterns, crafted original samples through sewing, and supervised the entire production process from inception to completion.

- Generated original sustainable designs to conceptualize California-themed narratives for Zara, the world's largest fashion retailer.- Projected upcoming seasonal trends, considering color, fabric, and silhouette.- Produced flat sketches and technical design specifications for thousands of garments, overseeing the entire development process from pattern to production in China.- Managed the complete development of collections, including sampling, fit, construction, and design reviews, collaborating with the creative team in Spain. - Sourced sustainable BLUESIGN approved suppliers for Zara, whose practices prioritize the well-being of both people and the environment, and these suppliers continue to be utilized today.

- Curated inspiration boards to predict seasonal trends in color, fabric, and silhouette for loungewear, as well as knit and woven categories.- Handsketched original designs and translated them into flat sketches using Illustrator.- Partnered with sustainable BLUESIGN approved suppliers capable of producing high-quality goods. - Ensured the timely completion of design and production calendar stages.- Conducted thorough evaluations of all samples, assessing fit, construction, and overall quality.

- Successfully produced highly acclaimed knit and woven collections, marketed both in-house and through wholesale channels, including renowned brands such as Free People and Anthropologie.- Created inspiration boards to forecast seasonal trends in color, fabric, and silhouette for Planet Blue, in-house lines Blu Life / Blu Moon, and private label collections.- Hand-sketched and illustrated original designs, translating them into flat sketches using Illustrator.- Ensured the timely progression of design and production calendar stages, while also conducting comprehensive evaluations of all samples for fit, construction, and quality.- Designed, organized, and produced lookbooks, linesheets, and marketing content for both wholesale distribution and social media platforms.- Generated hundreds of original print and tie-dye textile designs.- Introduced sustainable and eco-friendly techniques through the utilization of upcycled fabrics, organic materials, and natural dyes.

- Pioneered eco-conscious design concepts in line with Anthropologie brand identity.Create sustainable and environmentally friendly designs for clothing and accessories.- Research and select sustainable fabrics, trims, and materials for each design.Ensure compliance with eco-friendly and ethical sourcing practices.- Stay abreast of current fashion trends, especially in sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. Integrated relevant trends into design concepts while maintaining the brand's unique style.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to ensure design feasibility and market relevance.- Create prototypes and samples of designs for evaluation and testing.Iterate and refine designs based on feedback and testing results.- Work closely with pattern makers and technical designers to translate design concepts into production-ready patterns.- Consider cost implications of materials and production processes, ensuring designs are commercially viable.

- Develop eco-conscious fashion concepts in line with Free People's brand identity.Create sustainable and environmentally friendly designs for clothing and accessories.- Research and select sustainable fabrics, trims, and materials for each design.Ensure compliance with eco-friendly and ethical sourcing practices.- Stay abreast of current fashion trends, especially in sustainable and eco-friendly fashion. Integrated relevant trends into design concepts while maintaining the brand's unique style.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and production, to ensure design feasibility and market relevance.- Create prototypes and samples of designs for evaluation and testing.Iterate and refine designs based on feedback and testing results.- Work closely with pattern makers and technical designers to translate design concepts into production-ready patterns.- Consider cost implications of materials and production processes, ensuring designs are commercially viable.

- Designed five vintage-inspired wholesale collections annually, distributed to over 350 boutiques and premier department stores globally, including Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys NYC, Harvey Nichols, and Anthropologie.- Pioneered one of the first popular sustainable and eco-friendly brands by utilizing upcycled fabrics, organic materials, and natural dyes.- Photographed lookbooks, managed graphic design, and crafted brand materials for marketing.