Directly in charge of all design/product development for bras, women’s and men’s underwear, sleepwear, shapewear, and activewearCreate CADs, bill of materials, style sheets, and tech packs for all stylesIndependently produce development concepts and manage entire sampling process of all intimatesManage lab dips, strike offs, trim cards, bulk fabric, PP, and TOP sample approvals in line with critical path datesConduct all fit sessions, directly sending fit corrections and comments to factories on development samplesDevelop seasonal product with a focus on style, fit, and fabricWork with multiple private label clients/brands, designing specifically for their target customerCollaborate and follow-up on deliverables with vendors and key partners throughout the design processTravel overseas to oversee production, sourcing, development, and to shop seasonal trends and conceptsEffectively and directly communicate on a daily basis with overseas officesNegotiate costs with factories and suppliers and analyze sales informationAnalyze trends/competitors and prepare materials for design and product development meetings and lead presentationsMeet budget and time commitments without compromising design excellenceSchedule meetings with suppliers to select fabrics, trims, and accessories as well as attend trend/apparel sourcing/trade showsDirect photo shoots by casting/styling models, booking photographers and studios, giving art direction and creating final look bookCreate hangtags and packaging artwork

Assist Design Director in creation of intimate apparel such as full busted bras, women’s underwear, sleepwear, shapewear, nursing bras, mastectomy bras, and men’s underwearCreate original flat sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator provided with clear specifications for constructionAdapt designs based on feedback and target market for private label customersTrack and organize development samples and lab dips, ensuring they are delivered within required timelinesMeet with lace and fabric suppliers to handpick and order fabrics during the development phaseSchedule and attend weekly fittings, making fit comments on development samplesUtilize resources in sourcing new ideas, both internally and externally, and stay up to date on competitor research and trend analysisCommunicate daily with overseas factoriesDesign magazine advertisements, social media imagery, retouch images from photo shoots, and update the company's websites with Adobe PhotoshopCast models and plan photo shoots

Backstage assistant during the fourth season of Lingerie Fashion WeekIn charge of model check inIn charge of sending models to hair and makeup in a timely, orderly mannerOrganized the order of the runway models and their outfitsPromptly dressed models in between runway walksWorked directly with the designers and models to make the runway shows and presentations run smoothly and efficientlyAssisted stage manager and backstage managerAssisted with set up, take down, and overall production of eventsPrepared and passed out gift bags for guests

Worked along side Design Director, developing computer-aided designs for Wet Seal, Aeropostal, Bebe, Urban Outfitters and moreCreated original designs and flat sketches in IllustratorCreated original prints and repeatsRendered and recolored CADs as designs evolvedIdentified prints, colors, and pattern trends relevant to customersChecked measurements of factory samples, making sure they matched spec sheetsSent out and made comments on lab dips and strike offs for approval

Designed and constructed a garment made from repurposed materials to show at college produced runway event

Intern and volunteer during the third season of Lingerie Fashion WeekAssisted with set up, take down and overall production of the eventsAssisted the designer participants, preparing for runway shows and presentationsOrganized the order of the runway models and their outfitsPromptly dressed models in between walksAssisted stage manager and backstage managerPut together and passed out hundreds of gift bags for guests

Put together entire fashion show for Belk's "College Night Out" with a team of a selected fewHandpicked the models and their outfits for the event

Intern and volunteer during the second season of Lingerie Fashion WeekAssisted with set up, take down and overall production of the eventsAssisted the designer participants, preparing for runway shows and presentationsOrganized the order of the runway models and their outfitsPromptly dressed models in between walksAssisted stage manager and backstage managerPut together and passed out hundreds of gift bags for guests

Gave bra fittings and met daily sales goalsDemonstrated expertise in brand and product knowledge, selling techniques, outstanding customer serviceMerchandise the store and execute window displays

Assisted customers in shopping and conceptualizing outfits for specific eventsProcessed and packaged Facebook ordersRefreshed the stores visual merchandising as new inventory arrivedHandled dressing rooms

Styled brides, helping them their perfect wedding dress and accessoriesOutfitted bridal parties and wedding guestsArranged appointmentsAssistant to owner