Jacqueline T. Email & Phone Number

Tucson, AZ, US

• Strong understanding of design principles and industry standards
• Ability to translate client vision into a tangible design
• Forecast trend, competitive shopping, generate and present creative direction based on research
• Manage projects from concept to production: Planning and scheduling the design process, budgeting and cost control in product development and production, able to identify and mitigate potential risks early on
• Excellent communication skills. Ability to present clearly to technical and non-technical audience, including stakeholders, clients, contractors, engineers, and manufacturers

• Created "Mad Brooklyn" brand and e-commerce store; handmade sculptural objects and functional ceramics, and fine jewelry
• Created fine art sculptures and exhibited "Death by Sugar" series in galleries

• Oversaw data governance; architect, maintain and manage database
• Performed competitive analysis and created organizational strategy based on insights
• Planned and performed qualitative usability testing for core product, the "Ceramic World Destination" interactive web mapping platform
• Devised SOP and directed team of research volunteers, ensured data quality and integrity is maintained within the database and presented progress reports to stakeholders
• Performed testing and troubleshoot, partnered with engineer to fix functionality issues
• Created high fidelity mockup of redesigned responsive web experience

• Oversaw data governance; defining organization system and standards and responsible for maintaining data quality
• Partnered with developer on building web mapping platform, converted stakeholder comments to design iterations
• Iterated and modified submission form based on insights, resulted in reducing submission errors from 80% down to 10%
• Maintained clear and effective communication with cross functional team and leadership
• Managed and executed user interviews to validate MVP product market fit
• Spearheaded competitive analysis and qualitative research, formulated key product functions based on insights

• Executed food and prop styling
• Provided on set support on video and photography shoots

Northampton, GB

• Executed creative direction, design, and development of $100MM Jewelry (Sterling Silver, Fine, Fashion, Novelty) & Watch business by developing over 1,000 SKUs per year
• Headed licensed and brand collaborations with Disney, Sanrio, NFL, Swarovski and Paula Abdul
• Traveled to Europe twice annually for trend research and competitive shopping, synthesized insights to create product collections to fit targeted sales goals
• Created and presented product stories and seasonal direction to upper management
• Partnered with commercial marketing and merchandising team on creating NPS survey to test product concepts and prototypes, analyzed data and implemented product design solutions to bridge gap between customers and.
• Sourced new materials and techniques, maintained ongoing supplier relationships; traveled to China and Thailand to align design needs and negotiated pricing with factories

• Designed product for Nine West and Nine West Vintage America brands to fit commercial line plan needs
• Traveled to Europe with Creative Director for trend, inspiration research and competitive shopping
• Developed product collections for designer collaborations and international shoe shows
• Created displays and merchandising showroom for market week
• Created and formalized style guides for retail partners
• Performed in store visits to maintain visual standards

New York, US

• Designed collections for domestic and international retailers
• Researched trends and pitched ideas for new collections
• Collaborated with marketing team to create products based on sales data
• Created design tech packs for overseas factories for prototype development
• Strengthened consistent communication with factories in Qingdao, Shenzhen, and Hangzhou
• Traveled overseas to source new materials and develop working relationship with factories

• Designed products to fit brands' customer and business needs: Jessica Simpson Collections, Bebe, Guess, Express, Anthropologie
• Researched trends and pitched ideas for new collections
• Guided team of 10 sample makers to execute design direction
• Created design tech packs for overseas factories for prototype development
• Strengthened constant communication with factories in Qingdao and Guangzhou
• Traveled overseas to source new materials and developed working relationship with factories

• Researched potential clients according to each photographer’s style
• Enhanced creative flow of portfolios to highlight each photographer’s strengths
• Developed relationship with advertising agencies to promote photographers’ new works
• Facilitated communication with web designer on development and art direction of company website

• Assisted designer in draping, pattern making and model garment fittings
• Delivered and merchandised collection at Bergdorf Goodman
• Maintained visual standards of showroom for all appointments

• Assisted in the creative direction of spring handbag collection
• Researched competitive products, industry trends, and consumer behavior
• Sourced potential leads from trade journals, industry directories, relevant consumer publications, and websites
• Pitched current and potential accounts on new product line, developing customer relationships leading to sales
• Maintained visual standards of showroom for all market appointments

• Managed retail store daily operations including sales associates
• Created window displays and merchandised jewelry cases
• Designed customized sterling silver and beaded jewelry
• Responsible for handling cash and store safety
• On boarded and trained new sales associates

Seattle, WA, US

• Created great customer service experience and took pride in providing high quality service at all times
• Prepared food and beverages to Starbuck’s standard recipes or customized them for customers, including recipe changes such as temperature, quantity of ingredients, or substituted ingredients
• Learned new recipes and menu items
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace
• Adhered to store operating policies and food handling safety standards
• Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality

Bfa, Studio Art

Google Ux Design Professional Certificate

High School