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Cranford, Nj, Us

Cranford, Nj, Us

Dallas, Texas, Us

Partner directly with Chief Creative Officer to formulate new print and woven strategiesthat update and redefine overall look of the brand.Research and set the seasonal color direction for entire line across all categories.Established a plan of action calendar to ensure all deadlines met.Collaborate with senior management and production team to introduce new vendorsthat could leverage materials and reduce costs.Drive seasonal design vision & concepts, through to final commercial product Control work flow between multiple teams, designers and vendors. Evaluate current trends and design product to effectively match market needs.Work closely with brand merchandising partners and channel partners.Routine travel to Dallas office for presentation and staff meetings

Oversee and execute all graphic and print stories for multiple licenses.Forecasted and set the seasonal color direction for all print stories across all categoriesEnsured that all initiatives are aligned with the appropriate brand identity.Collaborated with production and vendors to leverage materials and reduce costing.Closely adhere to branding guidelines to create brand specific packaging, hang tags, trims and marketing related pieces.Managed and coordinated designers between multiple teams and projects

New York City, Ny, Us

Successfully drove the men’s graphic, print and pattern categories to reposition brand.Initiated protocols enabling brand right and market specific targets to be achieved.Followed and tracked the design process from initial concept to delivery to market.Competitively shopped different markets to compare and contrast design and aesthetic.Conceptualized all design boards and present to upper level management teams.Oversaw all technical packages for each design and style to maintain consistency.Partnered with senior merchants and production to introduce and develop new graphic labeling, knit and woven techniques that maintain the look and quality of the brand.Created relationships with cross-functional teams to affectively leverage opportunities.Extensively communicated with overseas hubs and divisions to follow up on timelines.

New York, New York, Us

Maintained a leadership role in both men’s and women’s graphic, print, knits and woven retail categories. Followed and tracked the design process from initial concept to sales floor to ensure ¬¬quality and delivery. Visualized, created and presented strategies to upper level management teams. Finalized all technical packages for each design and style to maintain consistency. Cross functionally partnered with sales and merchandising teams to leverage andexplored new graphic and marketing techniques that are brand right and product specific. Performed final artwork approvals of development samples to maintain consistency of lines. Routinely initiated, scheduled an organized meetings with vendors and new suppliers.Led the transition from a design perspective to a speed to market business model toeffectively leverage design and liability to maximize quality and profit.

New York, Ny, Us

Created and managed all knits, wovens, sweaters and graphics for the children’s line aswell as defining the women’s fashion and accessories program.Worked closely with the Creative Director to develop concept, color and fabrics.Designed into concepts based on strict merchandising plans.Prepared design presentations for upper level review meetings.Ensured timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar.Organized all art packages and communicated directly with the vendors.Final approval and comment on all artwork development and placements.Routinely met with overseas and domestic vendors to approve quality and standards.

Secaucus, Nj, Us

Focused on the creation of both boy’s and girl’s best selling graphic tees and prints.Contributed to direction and concept ideas for both the girl’s and boy’s graphic art teams.Developed new techniques, trims, and hang tags for backpack and accessories programs.Collaborated with our marketing team to rebrand packaging and marketing campaigns.by created new artwork for the labeling, hangtag and packaging programs.Performed initial artwork approvals of samples with vendors and production teams.Partnered with cross functional teams to ensure consistency and meet deadlines.Worked closely with the marketing team to complete an extensive rebranding program.Routinely traveled to Europe, Asia and California to gather inspiration and identify newtrends, fabrics, techniques and accessories.

Bachelor Of Arts, Computer Animation And Interactive Media

Associates Of Arts, Advertising And Communication