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New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, Ny, United States

• Managed the design process for Lucky Brand private label and Kid’s category, accurate hand sketching, Illustrator, Photoshop CAD renderings, detailed specifications, prototypes• Analyzed current key markets trends and brand identity, and consumer demographics• Sourced and chose materials for samples, as well as create all-over prints and repeat patterns to be ready for production• Managed product development, design, and sourcing through daily correspondence with overseas offices and vendors to meet tight deadlines• Prepared and updated linesheets in InDesign to present to buyers and sales team

Montreal, Canada Area

• Designed for Aldo Ladies Casual category, hand sketching, CAD renderings, PLM tech packs, prototype corrections and execution of sales samples• Built product lines from conceptual sketches to final approved prototypes• Managed and mentored Jr. Designers and interns• Worked within a team of creatives and also cross functionally with Product Development, Product Strategy & Merchandising, Product Engineers, and Marketing• Researched seasonal trends, constructions, colors, materials, trims and hardware for each season. Domestic and international shopping trips• Communicated daily correspondence with overseas offices to ensure timely execution of product development calendar• Traveled to overseas vendors and factories for sample development• Merchandise line with Senior Product Director, Line builders, and Buyers

Bellevue, Wa

• Interpreted seasonal creative direction, assortment opportunities, and merchandise trends for each customers including EXPRESS, Sears, Walmart, and Amazon• Create original design concepts that encompass style, color and materials • Hand sketching and technical drawing and tech packs • Followed up on prototypes and sales sample development, including technical design and production• Communicated with overseas development team daily to check on sample quality and ensure to meet sample deadlines

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Conceptualized seasonal design direction / concept for BCBG private label and in house label• Developed and created sketches and technical sketches for new design concepts and CAD renderings of materializations in Photoshop and Illustrator, development specifications

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Collaborated and conceptualized seasonal design direction with design team • Researched on key items, materials, fabric, trims, colors, constructions, prints • Merchandised line with Creative Director / Sales and Buying • Executed design technical specs for factories and vendors • Traveled domestically and internationally for trend research and shopping • Traveled to overseas offices to implement product development • Ensured timely development of sample to meet deadlines • Communicated with overseas offices daily to check on sample development • Finalized product with production and sourcing to insure timely production and quality

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Supported Senior Creative Director’s art direction and developed all campaigns and digital platform • Collaborated with Senior Creative Director / Senior Art Directors to create marketing campaign for major studios including ABC, Disney PIXAR, domestic and international • Developed key arts concept, quick ideation thumbnails, and assisted to prepare artwork for production from chosen color comps

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Created compelling digital marketing assets that highlighted product details and product lifestyle• Retouched photos including color correcting and balancing, sharpening imagery, and balancing skin tones in Photoshop • Created digital assets and maintained graphics library • Developed digital design content including homepage graphics, banner ads, email blast, typographic treatments, etc.

B.S., Animal Physiology And Neuroscience

Minor - Fine Art

Aa, Entertainment Graphic Design

Entertainment Key-Art Design