Gretchen Johnson Email & Phone Number

Commerce, California, Us

Unsupervised Los Angeles is a multifaceted design company that specializes in apparel design, product development, graphic design, logo design and web design services.Our mission is to provide exceptional design to each client based on individual brand/client needs. Clients:Bebe Stores, Tart Collections, MDRN Collections, Bailey 44, S by Serena, Buda Interior Design, Sharyn Starr, Milestone Builders ccs , 303 Lash Studio and The Body Collective by KMFG Wellness.

Unsupervised Press is a collection of stylish and contemporary paper products designed to complement the modern home aesthetic. All products are Made to Order and printed in the U.S.A.Books sold exclusively on Amazon

New York City, New York, Us

Designed Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 inclusive size collections for e-commerce and New York Fashion Week. Sole designer of the collection working remote from Los Angeles with monthly meetings on site in New York City.

-Launched for Fall 2018 as a special occasion dress collection represented by PLACE Showroom. -Designed, fit and produced the collection with one partner.-Created all design process with vendors and managed all product through production. -Shipped to Neiman Marcus, Lulu’s, Nisnass and specialty boutiques across the United States.

Los Angeles, California, Us

-Hired, trained and managed team for the 2b bebe label.-Created all design process from divisional calendar to work flow in a start up like environment. -Initiated all operational tasks and used creative strategies to implement structure within team. -Organized and created all design templates for work efficiency across growing team. -Worked hand in hand with cross functional partners and achieved divisional goals.-Achieved 4 consecutive best Black Friday's in company history with a 30% comp for FY14 exceeding goals.-Launched Bebe Outlet category within outlet stores and grew to 60% of total assortment with higher price and faster turns in 6 months time.-Achieved a +13% GM$ comp for FY15.-Presented seasonal mood/trend boards, exclusive prints, trims, and colors to GMM/EVP/CMO for 50 store chain. -Delivered at least one exclusive print per week in store which I developed/purchased/managed and maintained the print and color library.-As director, designed Woven Tops (30-40) per collection, designed knit tops (25-40) per collection, Designed Sweaters/bottoms/dresses/denim/active as needed. Previously designed all sweaters and dresses (knits/woven's) prior to promotion.-Communicated cross-functionally with multiple partners and delivered 9 inclusive collections per year adhering to divisional calendar deadlines. -Managed 6-12 designers and consistently met tight design budget.-Styled all apparel and non-apparel for e-commerce photoshoots to bring original design concepts to life. Provided support on location to Creative Director at photo shoots to ensure consistent and cohesive brand statement across all looks.-Travelled overseas 3 times per year (London/China) and shopped inspiration, worked with key vendors, sourced new fabric/trim at textiles shows and trim markets, maintained key vendor partnerships and sourced new business opportunities.

Los Angeles, California, Us

-Trend/runway reseach, sourced new embellishment and trim, created embellishment layouts, hand sketching, technical packages, fittings and garment specifications.-Designed entire woven top category 30-50 per season.-Managed an assistant designer -Attended daily fittings-Worked with Director on color, theme and print for each season-Daily communication with overseas vendors, in house production and merchant teams

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

-Designed women's tops and dresses, soft woven's & knits for the young contemporary division.-Women's Design representative for PLM system initiative, process creation and implementation.-Silver award for 'Attitude is everything'

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fashion/Apparel Design

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Business Administration