Margo Koster Email & Phone Number

- Designer for pet apparel and costumes, toys, beds, and collars, leads, leashes.- Research and design innovative and safe products for a wide variety of pets including dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, and reptiles.- Stay up-to-date with the newest trends, textile technology, and production capabilities.- Work with our team in China to develop the products within budget and timeline provided.- Visit customers, trade shows, and production facilities as needed.

- Freelance designer for apparel, soft goods, interior design, and pet apparel, toys, beds, collars and leashes.- Research and design work done on demand for a variety of customers.- Products include apparel, animal apparel, and soft goods such as toys and bedding.- Work with customers to meet budget, timeline, and quality expectations.- Self-managed schedule, resources, technology, and billing.

Eden Prairie

- Oversee a team of 15 Designers, Pattern Makers, Proto Stitchers, and Fit Models.- Interview, hire, train, and develop employees to support both company and individual goals.- Forecast, budget, and plan appropriately for department to align with annual company initiatives.- Lead product design for high profile clients; providing a professional and confidential environment.- Supervise photoshoots and New Product launches.

Eden Prairie, Mn

At The Line Up I work with many types of teams includes pro and semi-pro sports teams (NFL, NHL, NBA), studio dance teams, figure skating teams, and college and high school dance teams. Duties include:- Design new product based on trend forecasting and customer data- Design custom styles and artwork for custom orders- Create patterns and grade for full child and adult size ranges- Complete quality checks throughout the production process and on finished goods- Organize photoshoots for new product- Maintain website and upload new product

Eden Prairie, Mn

- Created illustrations for custom orders and Ready-To-Wear product- Designed unique sublimation artwork for custom orders- Assessed garment fit and construction in daily fit sessions

Stillwater, Mn

Assisted in the development and production of custom lolita styles for bridal, cosplay, and corsets.- Created patterns for custom orders- Cut and prepared fabrics for assembly- Assisted in sewing custom orders- Designed and produced hand-beading

St. Paul, Mn

Assisted in the design, development, and production of custom bridal, cosplay, corsets, and fashion show styles.- Assisted in corset construction: cutting, flat-lining, boning, and inserting grommets- Created patterns- Traveled to conventions to sell product- Produced my own designs for shows

Bachelor Of Science, Apparel Design, 3.5

Activities and Societies: Silhouettes Fashion Show, Pardon Fashion Show, Dean's List, Academic Honor Society, Stout Typographical Society

Study Abroad Program, Fashion And Merchandising

Activities and Societies: Group Trip to Paris, Presenter at summer program graduation