Hired to work directly with Owner/ Creative director as the sole Freelance apparel designer and shared expertise offering input and bringing forth new ideas to elevate the brand and add to growth of the business.Demonstrated strong attention to detail when creating designs from concept through completion.Conducted research on competitor websites to develop innovative ideas for unique designs. Advised on implementing new fabrications, finishing details, and trims to elevate future… Show more Hired to work directly with Owner/ Creative director as the sole Freelance apparel designer and shared expertise offering input and bringing forth new ideas to elevate the brand and add to growth of the business.Demonstrated strong attention to detail when creating designs from concept through completion.Conducted research on competitor websites to develop innovative ideas for unique designs. Advised on implementing new fabrications, finishing details, and trims to elevate future product.Analyzed customer feedback data collected from surveys or focus groups to inform future design decisions.Collaborated closely with client to understand project requirements and deliver customized design solutions. Show less

Lead design direction for all categories of toddler/ baby girl apparel (knits, sweaters, wovens, denim, swim, outerwear), managing 500+ styles seasonally.Participated in seasonal international overseas travel for costing with factories and concept trips.Managed both full-time employees and freelancer designers and implemented new training process.Worked collaboratively with merchandise team to consolidate/ clean up number of styles in our shop to present clear messaging to… Show more Lead design direction for all categories of toddler/ baby girl apparel (knits, sweaters, wovens, denim, swim, outerwear), managing 500+ styles seasonally.Participated in seasonal international overseas travel for costing with factories and concept trips.Managed both full-time employees and freelancer designers and implemented new training process.Worked collaboratively with merchandise team to consolidate/ clean up number of styles in our shop to present clear messaging to customers.Actively participated in weekly design leadership meetings working to better streamline our process with in the design dept.Built a team of denim representatives for entire design division met with other design leads to concept and align denim fabrication, washes, and styles for the entire brand.Lead concept meeting share-outs to entire design division for the company.Worked closely and collaboratively with design Director and VP of design on concepting each season and streamlining our processes. Show less

Head designer for all categories of girl apparel (knits, sweaters, wovens, denim, swim, outerwear).Worked in all aspects of design process including creating print and pattern artwork for garments and leading weekly live model fittings.Oversaw and actively participated in marketing overviews of catalogue lay downs to make sure all final product displayed is accurate and keeping to the integrity of the design vision/ concept.Traveled seasonally on overseas costing trips (as sole… Show more Head designer for all categories of girl apparel (knits, sweaters, wovens, denim, swim, outerwear).Worked in all aspects of design process including creating print and pattern artwork for garments and leading weekly live model fittings.Oversaw and actively participated in marketing overviews of catalogue lay downs to make sure all final product displayed is accurate and keeping to the integrity of the design vision/ concept.Traveled seasonally on overseas costing trips (as sole representative for the entire design team on these trips with merchant counterpart).Managed full-time freelancers and full time Assistant Designer.Leader on the design team to help manage and oversee efficiencies with in the way we work with in the design division. Design representative for the cross-functional committee to explore new future business opportunities with in Tea's apparel offering in the children's apparel market.Developed custom fabrics and trims with the PD team. Show less

Freelance designer in all aspects of the apparel design process for Women's, Kid's and Baby apparel. Helped to design apparel line for Fall 2014, as well as pulled inspiration and ideas for new silhouettes. Created and colored up print and pattern direction for the line. Worked through all bills of material and worked with technical design team and production team to complete the line for production and sampling.

Head designer for the categories of Boy's knits, sweaters, activewear, and swimwear.Collaborated closely with my global sweaters team to create new styling and yarns to introduce into the growing boy's sweaters business.Began my management experience managing our Design Apprentices/ full time Design Freelancers. This included managing their schedules, delegating their needs with in the team, supporting them in their experience with in Old Navy and helping them reach their own personal… Show more Head designer for the categories of Boy's knits, sweaters, activewear, and swimwear.Collaborated closely with my global sweaters team to create new styling and yarns to introduce into the growing boy's sweaters business.Began my management experience managing our Design Apprentices/ full time Design Freelancers. This included managing their schedules, delegating their needs with in the team, supporting them in their experience with in Old Navy and helping them reach their own personal goals in moving into a design role. Show less

Designed and sketched within all categories of Boy's apparel (knits, sweaters, active, swim, accessories, lounge, wovens, denim, and outerwear).Sketched and researched trends, collaborated and passed of artwork direction to graphic and print designers, product development, BOM's, and presenting product to leadership teams.Traveled for seasonal inspiration, product fittings, and built out live/ working concept walls.

Lead Merchandise Assitant for Old Navy Women's division merchandising team.Created trend boards for Woven Tops and Dresses & Outerwear which were used to inform pre-season product development strategies.Produced sketches from tear sheets from various magazines as well as researching trends on WGSN.Owned the Wear Test process for Plus & Maternity departments including finding participants to try on product from upcoming seasons, creating a questionnaire to survey all details of the… Show more Lead Merchandise Assitant for Old Navy Women's division merchandising team.Created trend boards for Woven Tops and Dresses & Outerwear which were used to inform pre-season product development strategies.Produced sketches from tear sheets from various magazines as well as researching trends on WGSN.Owned the Wear Test process for Plus & Maternity departments including finding participants to try on product from upcoming seasons, creating a questionnaire to survey all details of the garment and compiling feedback to inform necessary changes to the fit.Participated in weekly fittings with merchants.Completed comprehensive research on one specific competitor with-in the Woven Tops dressy business. Focused on aesthetic, fit, fabrication, price pt., and seasonality.Supported 6 merchandisers with daily business needs as well as presenting current selling of in-season product with in our weekly business meetings.Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments. Show less

Reproduced flat patterns, prioritized and planned the current and future product samples for execution, garment testing, and quality control as well as assisted in local quality assurance checks at cut and sew factories.Prepared clothing for domestic and international design showrooms, produced sketches for cost and spec sheets, conducted inventory, and worked in shipping and receiving.Researched and implemented cost effective solutions for cutting out product samples, laying out pattern pieces… Show more Reproduced flat patterns, prioritized and planned the current and future product samples for execution, garment testing, and quality control as well as assisted in local quality assurance checks at cut and sew factories.Prepared clothing for domestic and international design showrooms, produced sketches for cost and spec sheets, conducted inventory, and worked in shipping and receiving.Researched and implemented cost effective solutions for cutting out product samples, laying out pattern pieces in the cutting process, and ordering of notions and garment finishes. Paid close attention to detail when assisting in washing down garments and distressing trims and adding authenticity to each garment. Participated as well as contributed to fit sessions of samples during the launch of their first Women’s clothing line. Show less