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REMOTE FREELANCE DESIGN - NYC FASHION JEWELRY BRANDSDesigns fashion jewelry remotely for large fashion jewelry houses in NYC at the fast pace the fashion industry expects. Experience in designer labels, department store brands, and outlet store brands.Provides relevant trend research for targeted brands. Produces technical drawings and renderings for product development in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.DESIGN / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT / CONSULTING - COSMETIC HIDEAWAYS Guiding client through all aspects of launching a fashion accessory brand that is relevant in a fast changing industry.Consulting on fashion industry business models, brand identity, and directing market research.Designing innovated functional jewelry product compliant for mass-market retail, and sourced overseas development.

Developing a recently acquired jewelry business as part of a specialized team.Designs products for mass-market retailers based on current trends, proven sales, cost structures, and brand identity.Assesses and presents current retail trends to relevant colleagues.Produces technical drawings and renderings for product development, and client presentations in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

BRANDSTRINA TURK / 2013-2014Worked closely with Los Angeles "Trina Turk" team to design and create brand right, cost effective, on trend, Designer fashion jewelry. While satisfying the buying and marketing needs of diverse retail platforms.Directed projects from concept to showroom, while managing freelance designers and interns when projects require.ALFANI, DANA BUCHMAN, KENSIE / 2012-2013Plans and executes conceptual direction for seasonal product. As the sole designer for each brand. Designs cost effective product, in technical format for manufacturing. Manages and directs freelance and interns when projects require.

Responsibilities include all aspects of jewelry design including concept development, research, sketching, detailed technical drawings, providing feedback to Product Development, review and revision of preproduction samples, etc.

Design and craft custom wearable and sculptural adornments.