I led the creation or products, brand image and oversaw execution including aesthetic, quality and brand systems for in-house and private label design. ➢Traveled to China quarterly for sourcing, development and market research ➢Directed design team and product developers from product creation to sales release ➢Established seasonal collection statements with Creative Director ➢Created 15+ technical packets weekly ➢Developed mood and fabric boards for each collection… Show more I led the creation or products, brand image and oversaw execution including aesthetic, quality and brand systems for in-house and private label design. ➢Traveled to China quarterly for sourcing, development and market research ➢Directed design team and product developers from product creation to sales release ➢Established seasonal collection statements with Creative Director ➢Created 15+ technical packets weekly ➢Developed mood and fabric boards for each collection ➢Led tear, sketch and design review meetings ➢Executed and creative directed all photoshoots and marketing materials Show less

Recruited to manage and develop a contemporary women's brand along side owners and creative director. Although our team was small, we launched with PLACE SHOWROOM showing at Project Tradeshow.➢Directed design team and product developers from product creation to release➢Managed the TNA calendar ensuring all samples are executed and delivered on time➢Performed all fittings, color approvals and production related tasks➢Create detailed technical packets including flat sketch… Show more Recruited to manage and develop a contemporary women's brand along side owners and creative director. Although our team was small, we launched with PLACE SHOWROOM showing at Project Tradeshow.➢Directed design team and product developers from product creation to release➢Managed the TNA calendar ensuring all samples are executed and delivered on time➢Performed all fittings, color approvals and production related tasks➢Create detailed technical packets including flat sketch, construction and fabrication➢Presented seasonal vision boards, sourcing and key items to design team.➢Reviewed and approved all designs in design meeting ➢Traveled to China quarterly on business trips for sourcing, development, and market research Show less

I managed a small overseas design team developing monthly collections for young contemporary brand from concept to competition.

As Associate Designer I was responsible for all pre-production of samples including fitting prep, china communication as well as managing the TNA calendar. ➢Organization and maintenance of design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, finalized tech pack, line list, etc➢Assist Designer to develop and manage all samples for meetings➢Get ready for fitting including specing, organizing and taking fit comments to relate the comments➢Work… Show more As Associate Designer I was responsible for all pre-production of samples including fitting prep, china communication as well as managing the TNA calendar. ➢Organization and maintenance of design development including artwork, trims, fabric worksheets, initial development, finalized tech pack, line list, etc➢Assist Designer to develop and manage all samples for meetings➢Get ready for fitting including specing, organizing and taking fit comments to relate the comments➢Work closely with Design Directors to create concepts, select color stories and select fabrics, prints, trim and graphics➢Assisted in managing multiple seasons at different stages of development, while driving the development calendar and adhering to the T&A Show less

Organized all clothing in preparation for 3 day fashion event the SCOOP.The SCOOP event held at the San Diego Convention Center for Sales TeamWorked with Stylist and Marketing Team in cordinationg for backstage successActed as 2nd key points person back stage as fashion coordinator

Assist founder and designer with sample makingImplement changes to existing patterns when necessary, Responsible for pattern cutting, prepping fabric and sewing fit samples, Create stylized flats for linesheets each season, Aid with brand photoshoots and fashion films

Assisting in Design Tasks & Technical Development of Women and Men Contemporary Line. Responsible for all Social Media and interaction with Public Relations. Design Room Coordinator.Design Tasks:Assist Head Designer with Development of Line including Theme Development, Design, Internet Research, Trend Research, Style-Outs and Presentations.All Artwork including Stripes, Illustrator stylized sketches, season theme board and writeupsPrograms include but are not limited to… Show more Assisting in Design Tasks & Technical Development of Women and Men Contemporary Line. Responsible for all Social Media and interaction with Public Relations. Design Room Coordinator.Design Tasks:Assist Head Designer with Development of Line including Theme Development, Design, Internet Research, Trend Research, Style-Outs and Presentations.All Artwork including Stripes, Illustrator stylized sketches, season theme board and writeupsPrograms include but are not limited to Illustrator and PhotoshopTechnical Design:Prepare Tech PacksRender Flat Illustrations Season Style CreationResponsible for Style Numbers, Linesheet Changes, Dye SchedulesSoftware used: Aims and A2000 Public Relations & Social MediaHandle all Social Media Blog, Twitter, and FacebookWork with PR on gifting, events, product placement and special projectsKeep track of gifting inventory, celebrities in bobi and press about brand. Show less

Assisted Design Team with inspiration/research development and rendered flat sketches Ensured inspiration boards were current and cohesivePrepared all photoshoot merchandise and maintained clean photograph ready garments Led wardrobe changes with model

Communicated with Sales Associates to ensure the best customer experience.Preformed denim alterations that included hemming, patches as well as replacing buttons and zippers Effectively fixed stock/store merchandise in a timely manner