Design Team AssociateJessica Howard Social Dresses•Attend fabric vendor meetings to choose and order new fabrics•Create, Organize and Maintain Line books for all collections•Assist in presentations for line reviews with sales and buyers•Oversee in house sample room workload and distribute patterns, fabric and trims for new styles•Create color cards for presentation with up to date color story

Jessica Howard, Vince Camuto, Eliza JSocial Occasion •Assign style numbers to development styles •Import styles and all design details into FileMaker•Record all materials and components in BOM•Create and maintain tech packs for overseas development •Order fabrics and trims for development sampling and ship to factories as needed•Track all development samples •Examine drapes and delegate to factories any design and construction changes necessary for approval using annotated images

JS Collection Division•Developed color and mood stories based on selected pantone chips•Examined labdips, sample yardage and bulk fabric swatches for color standard and layout for approval•Created CAD sketches with digital rendering for each season•Provided initial tech packs for sample development with given specs and construction details•Reviewed factory mock ups for fit and construction and communicated changes to overseas factories effectively•Selected shoes and accessories for styling samples in editorial photoshoots•Updated BOM components using WFX software

Halston Division•Prepared fit samples prior to fittings•Recorded fit comments, called out fit issues and pinned out fit call outs during fittings•Updated tech packs using World Fashion Exchange•Measured garments and ensured specs are within tolerance•Inspected and approved production grade rules•Communicated with overseas factories any fit changes made to styles

High-end Ready to Wear• Tracked up to 5 seasons simultaneously at various production stages• Managed patternmaking schedule to ensure the most efficient production• Documented the fitting comments from design sample to production TOP sample• Measures and prepped samples prior to fittings with designers, sales and patternmakers• Collaborated daily with design and sales departments to address fit and design details• Communicated with 5 domestic factories any changes made to samples• Developed tech packs and spec sheets to ensure company fit standards are met• Calculated initial estimated fabric/trim yields based on design pattern layouts• Ordered raw materials for upcoming seasons based on sales projections and yield• Prepared and distributed raw materials and PO's to factories• Conducted quality control at domestic factories• Coordinated shipping of finished goods from production to warehouse• Owned the production of special orders within a timely manner

• Ordered raw materials for upcoming seasons based on sales projections and yield• Prepared and distributed raw materials and PO's to factories• Conducted quality control at domestic factories• Coordinated shipping of finished goods from production to warehouse• Owned the production of special orders within a timely manner

Intimate Apparel●Created Illustrator CAD's and specification sheets ●Uploaded CAD's and raw materials into PLM ●Developed market, trend and inspiration research using WGSN, store visits, etc. ●Organized fabric/trim library and sample library

●Lead tours for prospective students ●Filed transcripts and prepare materials for events ●Spokesperson for fashion design at events

Couture Evening Wear•Executed detailed beading repair and hand sewing •Conducted quality control for checked in garments •Ran errands in the garment district •Assisted teams in design and production

Couture Evening Wear•Assisted in sewing and patternmaking •Updated WIP report, and facilitated production management •Sourced, swatched and purchased fabrics, trims and components •Dressed models for fashion shows and collection presentations

Teach local citizens of all ages to sew during winter and summer

High-end Ready to Wear●Assisted with fittings of prototype samples and photo shoots ●Created hand embroidered, hand beaded, or fabric manipulation samples ●Updated tech packs and spec sheets for Production team ●Organized and filed pantone color samples, fabric/trim swatches, and patterns

Mass Market Bridal●Performed bridal and special occasion alterations and fittings ●Scheduled and managed appointments

Costume