* Design and Merchandise Multi-million Dollar Denim Programs for Walmart Women’s Denim and Woven Bottoms, from Core Denim Programs to Fashion Programs.* Fully responsible for the entire product cycle from initial concept to production shipped.* Spearhead Trend Research, Market and Store Analysis, Compile Benchmarks. * International and Domestic shopping, create Shopping Reports and Trend Presentation.* Design Trend Book, Create Line sheets, Conduct deck presentations. * Partner with Walmart PD and Merchandising to build the best denim line that is fashionable, affordable, yet looks and feels great to wear.* Hands-on all aspects of product development. * Travel overseas for fabric and wash development, as well as sampling and production.* Collaborate closely with the Technical Design team to ensure best fits and products reflect desired aesthetic. * Create 3-D CADs in Browzwear, render 3-D samples and upload to Walmart’s Unified Platform for team and management viewing (for Styling, Fit and Merchandising purpose) * Daily Cross-functional Communication with Technical Design, Production, Sales, Planning o ensure all product status is up-to-date.* Mentor Junior designers in all aspects where needed.

* In charged of Design and Merchandising seasonal lines for 3 Denim labels: Zanadi Jeans, Sound Girl Denim, and Love Indigo. Products consist of Juniors, Missy and Girls.* Researched and developed trends, conducted retail analysis to ensure each line covers best-selling core items, emerging trends and sales needs.* Developed fabrics, denim washes, special finish techniques. Established color palettes, trims and styling details along design trends and cost effective goals.* Directed graphic designer in creating trend right prints, embroideries, back pocket designs, as well as labeling and packaging.* Created Tech Packs with precise details and specs so as to maximize the best style development outcome.* Conducted Fittings, provided concise feedback to technical design on how to adjust garments. * Analyzed fit, partnered up with Tech Designers to establish trending new fits.* Managed private label products for The Buckle’s Junior, Boys and Girls.* Demonstrated strong cross-functional interaction with VP of Sales and buyers to ensure product development satisfaction and adherence to deadlines. * Oversaw Junior Designers in all design activities.

* Successfully designed and merchandised two Licensed brands: Beverly Hills Polo Club Jeans & Company 81 Girls Denim collection.* Handled the entire design process from initial concept to style selection, approvals and final production.

* Headed various product categories: Branded, Licensed and Private Label.* Managed and directed a design team of 4 on all daily design functions. * Domestic and European shopping, identified trends, established brand concepts.* Conducted trend presentations internally and also to private account clients.* Attended all fittings, ensured production fits are good and to specification.* Traveled overseas for sourcing and developments, as well as resolving production issues.

* Worked directly with VP of Merchandising to design and merchandise the entire Plugg Junior Denim line, making sure to cover core, trending items and customer’s needs. * Coordinated house fashion shows including model selection, styling looks, to show programs.

* Designed and revitalized the vintage surfer inspired Denim and Woven Bottom line.* East coast and West coast Trend shopping, analyzed the vintage Hang Ten brand details so as to deliver updated designs that meet the brand aesthetic and integrity. * Conducted trend presentations to licensor with concept boards and inspiration samples.* Close collaboration with licensor on all aspects of product development.

* Collaborated with the Design Director to develop the US Polo Association Junior Jeans Collection. Product categories include Denim, Logo Tees, woven tops, Cut and sewn knits, sweaters and outerwear.* Managed Graphic Designer & Assistant Designer on all aspects of design work and to meet calendar dead lines. * Trend shopping, market analysis, concept building.* Color Selection, development of fabric, prints, denim washes & graphic art.* Approved lab dips, screens & art works, handlooms and strike offs.* Attended fittings, documented fit notes and ensured fit comments were applied.* Traveled overseas for product development, streamlined the approval process and ensured protos are showroom ready, and deadlines are met.

• Flat Sketching, Tech Pack Creation• Fabric & Trim Sourcing• Trace & Correct Patterns• Interact with pattern makers & sample room on a daily basis to execute each design into show ready samples• Assist in Trade shows and fashion shows