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Apparel, Logos, and Product design and ideas.

**Under the Richard Leed International Brand• Built, motivated, mentored, and directed design, graphic and production teams.• Led personnel and project initiatives to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of all projects.• Collaborated effectively with teams to establish vision, conceive designs, and consistently complete prototypes and samples within project deadlines and requirements.• Consulted daily with the graphics team and production departments to develop seasonal artwork, review lab dips, and finalize prototypes to samples.• Conducted domestic and overseas trend and market research, monitored trends, and presented fashion concepts to internal teams and buyers. Collaboratively developed company trends seasonally, including researching new silhouettes, fabrications, trims, and art.

• Spearheaded design strategy development by collaborating with the team to design and implement styles that align with buyers' assortment plans, price points, licensor, and consumer expectations, driving business growth and customer satisfaction.• Led a high-performing team of five designers, directing the creation of graphic layouts and repeats, development of in-house samples, and production of factory-made products, ensuring timely delivery and exceeding quality standards.• Oversaw all aspects of product development, including fabric selection, approval process, model silhouettes, surface pattern/color approvals, and tech packs for production, streamlining the development and manufacturing process.• Conducted thorough trend research and competitive analysis each season to identify emerging directions, staying ahead of the curve and informing design decisions that drive sales and brand relevance.

• Accelerated revenue growth, driving the wholesale business to exceed $40 million in the first year by crafting on-trend accessories and ergonomic products that resonated with customers.• Diversified and expanded the Martha Stewart dog brand into six subcategories, and replicated this success for the cat brand, showcasing the brand's versatility and appeal.• Fostered strong relationships with factories by maintaining open communication channels, ensuring seamless coordination on specs, fabrics, and product details.• Ensured exceptional quality control by meticulously reviewing color standards and lab dips, guaranteeing consistency across products, and carefully examining prints and graphics to maintain brand standards.• Built a deep understanding of buyer preferences by engaging with sales teams, attending industry conventions, and conducting thorough market research, empowering informed design decisions and optimized product offerings.

• Led a high-performing team of four, driving creative direction and strategic vision for all products, and successfully managed frequent travel to Hong Kong to ensure seamless execution. • Spearheaded art direction, printing, and approval processes, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of strike-offs and color-corrected prints.• Developed and launched new accessory and apparel lines from concept to market, showcasing innovative designs and creative concepts that resonated with customers.• Built strong relationships with mass market clients by presenting compelling sales strategies and creative concepts to buyers, resulting in significant revenue growth.• Ensured exceptional quality standards and timely delivery of products by meticulously managing final production schedules, fostering a culture of excellence and customer satisfaction.

Freelance Designer- Playboy & Private Label Accessories-Produced Jewelry and Accessories for Playboy and other mass markets. -Delivered target designs for new markets

Designer- Disney, Sesame Street, & Private Label Apparel, Accessories, Toys, and Home products-Managed a team of designers in the development of apparel, bedding, toys and accessories.-Collaborated with a variety of vendor’s abroad, following through from design to production in line with the market schedules.-Monitored fashion trends for design inspiration.-Represented New York Dog in a variety of tradeshows across the United States, further developing relationships with current and prospect clients.

GLORIA VANDERBILT / JEANSTARAssociate DesignerApparel-Women Missy & Junior Woven Tops-Contributed to the line direction and selected seasonal designs, prints, and colors.-Optimized sample production process by creating tech packs and artwork, frequently communicated with vendors in overseas and partnered daily with internal departments.-Assisted head designer in conceptualizing line direction and selecting seasonal designs and prints.-Responsible for color development, including lab dips, yarn skeins, and photos.

Assistant DesignerApparel-Girls Junior Knit Tops-Generated detailed sketches, specs and measurements for knits and woven garments.-Maintained constant contact with overseas vendors to ensure the completion of samples.