Lana Gilbert Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Managing the sample development process from initial design to Bulk Manual delivery to production.• Implementing streamlined processes for creating Bulk manuals for both domestic production and offshore vendors.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to oversee the successful development of Special Project styles and Collections.• Championing functionality and advocating for bulk-friendly construction while achieving the aesthetic goals of individual styles and collections.• Working closely with patternmaking team to achieve the desired fit and silhouette requested by Merchandising, Design and Creative Collaborator.• Leading sample fit sessions and communicating updates cross-functionally.• Participating in costing development styles through each prototype stage.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to oversee the successful development of Special Project styles and Collections.• Supported Senior Product Developer in tech pack creation; technical illustration, spec creation, BOM creation and maintenance.• Supported Senior Product Developer in fit sessions for complex styles, lead fit sessions for simple and intermediate styles.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Supported Collaborations and Special Projects Designer in assembling mood boards and pulling reference styles.• Conducted trend research and compiled findings for review with Collaborations Designer.• Completed technical illustrations to directly support Collaborations and Special Projects Senior Product Developer.• Reviewed samples and measured prior to fittings. Took notes and updated tech packs based on fitting feedback.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Provide concierge and personal styling services to premium membership clients to help maximize their wardrobe’s versatility, as well as build client confidence in their dressing and styling choices.• Assist in the creation of visual materials, including styling for photo shoots and video shoots, as well as designing packaging and client communication• Manage social media accounts and mailing lists to provide a consistent contact point for clients and potential customers to ask questions and interact with Lingo Luxe Bespoke on a more personal level• Aid in the visual design as well as the flow of the website, builder and marketing materials to ensure a consistent brand experience that is easy to navigate• Process and consult on orders compiled through the Lingo Luxe Bespoke garment builder.• Assist in copy for website, social media, mailing list as well as promotional materials to inform and educate clients in a uniform voice. • Lead in customer education for garment care, storage and maintenance.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Assist in branding and rebranding small businesses, from logo to website to print material• Coordinate product and model photoshoots • Batch editing of product photography• Assist in planning sales strategy for markets and local retailers for local brands of handmade goods• Consulting on textiles for production for local small business

Toronto, Canada Area

• Seasonal pre-booking based on previous sales, trend forecasting, sample viewing as well as budget• Purchase limited run and mid-season product lineups by analyzing and harmonizing previous sales with incoming trend reports• Create merchandise stories for visual displays and social media content• Meet and communicate with brand and distribution representatives

Toronto, Canada Area

• Maintain relationships with returning customers by offering personalized service and in-depth product knowledge• Create visual displays used to attract pedestrian traffic near the busy Yonge and Dundas intersection• Assist in creating social media content to increase traffic and drive sales

Bachelor Of Design, Fashion/Apparel Design

Certificate Of Design, Fashion/Apparel Design