Heather Chamberlain Email & Phone Number

Oaklyn, NJ, US

-Designs and develops Costume Gallery original costume designs, accessories, and products according to brand concept and image through market research, trend analysis and fabric, trim and color research-Collaborates closely with purchasing manager, product development and overseas vendors to develop cost effective products within given deadlines.

 Designs and develops Costume Gallery Costumes as well as fabrics, prints/graphics, trims and accessories according to brand concept and image.  Works directly with Design Director and Merchandising director to conceptualize each season’s line plan and direction.  Utilizes agreed line plan to design costumes and update existing products and design new.

Hauppauge, NY, US

a multi-faceted position serving as a creative curator, merchandiser and storyteller for several brands under the Robert Allen & Duralee names involving Interior Textiles and Furniture.

Designed costumes under direction of head designer while maintaining and meeting multiple deadlines ensuring master calendar timeline. Developed and sourced fabrications and trims through mill reps and tradeshows Prepared and created all presentation swatches and sketches for line approval and merchandisingmeetings. Collaborated with product development.

Supervised and managed artistic team of 3. Maintained and met multiple deadlines and sales goals ensuring master calendar timeline. Conducted and supervised all visual merchandising, schematics, and event planning.

Bachelors Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

B.S Fashion Design