Consulting for apparel- Design and development to assist companies from initial concept sketch all the way to salesman sampling, including fabric and trim sourcing, pattern making, tech packs, factory communication and accountability, fittings, ordering of samples and final fit review of samples.

Curated vintage apparel, motorcycle gear, leathers, jewelry, helmets, accessories & more Established in Los AngelesUprooted to the PNWIG: @jackalopetradeshop

Full Fashion Sweater and Knitwear Designer-From trend sourcing (retail, yarn shows, and more), to production: including initial sketch; techpack development; factory communication (via computer and in person through development visits to China); fittings; fitting comments; sample ordering; preproduction techpacks; production sampling review and fittings; and TOP review and fitting. Travel to China, New York and local required

Assisting designer with denim designsTech packsLine sheetsMarketing packagesConsulting

Aiding with seasonal designs for Wilt and Left of Center labelsOverseeing sample making processAssisting with color and concepts per seasonCoordinating sample shipping and receiving for showroomsCreating flat sketches and developing line sheetsCommunication between production and product development

Sourcing for fabrics and trims (awareness of upcoming trends and sourcing in China)Color, style and trend researchAssisting with designs by season (sketching, preparing first line sheets)Assist with fittings and sending fit notationsCreate trend board and trend write up per seasonPreparing proto requests for factory and overseeing completion of samplesReceiving/Allocation of sample linesDesigning of look book and overseeing printing ofPreparing and sending all marketing materials to showroomsCommunication with Chinese factory and US/international showroomsPreparing for photo shoots: scheduling, invoicing, overseeing, styling

Assisting in designsPattern making and fit adjustmentsCorrespondence with overseas knitwear vendors Tech packs and fittingsManaging sample making and overseeing development from sketches to final samplesSourcing fabrics and trimsShowroom correspondence

Vendor communicationCustomer service and shipping management Aiding Production Manager and Designer with development

Researching trendsSample cuttingBuying fabrics and trims

Assisting with filming of television showOffice organizationCorrespondence with production teamShopping for styling and supplies

Sample through production for wholesale and retail sales

Designing of handbag linePattern making and sewing of samples/productionAssisting with retail sales

Complete patterns, cutting and sewingResearch interior design trends, styles, fabrics and colors