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Detroit Metropolitan Area

Detroit Metropolitan Area

- Manage a variety of photography projects through pre-production, production and delivery- Partner with client and photographer on art direction and concept- Ensure that all creative aspects are fulfilled for each shoot- Dressing sets and locations using props to capture desired mood and overall visuals- Advise and/or select wardrobe, hair/makeup and accessories, when applicable- Manage and maintain photo shoot budgets- Secure necessary contracts, releases, payments… Show more - Manage a variety of photography projects through pre-production, production and delivery- Partner with client and photographer on art direction and concept- Ensure that all creative aspects are fulfilled for each shoot- Dressing sets and locations using props to capture desired mood and overall visuals- Advise and/or select wardrobe, hair/makeup and accessories, when applicable- Manage and maintain photo shoot budgets- Secure necessary contracts, releases, payments, etc. prior to shoots- Client, crew and talent communications and scheduling- Marketing: Website and Social Media management, local advertising- Location scouting- Assist in set-up of camera and lighting equipment- Final image selection and delivery Show less

Detroit, Michigan, United States

- Develop syllabi and instruct students on the apparel design process: pattern making, draping, sewing and design- Demonstrate techniques and provide guidance for execution- Assign in-class and homework assignments to support learning- Lead group critiques and fittings- Review completed samples and assign grades, accordingly

Brooklyn, Ny

- Manage WIP (Work in Progress) Calendar and Timeline - Design & Development Consultation with client(s) to receive/create tech packs and allocate projects to team. - Project Management in collaboration with Director, Floor Supervisor and Clients to ensure timely delivery. - Implement Strategies and Processes to improve work flow and efficiency. - Inventory Management: Leather, Trims, Hardware and Raw Materials- Manage Reference, Sample and Pattern Libraries- Staff… Show more - Manage WIP (Work in Progress) Calendar and Timeline - Design & Development Consultation with client(s) to receive/create tech packs and allocate projects to team. - Project Management in collaboration with Director, Floor Supervisor and Clients to ensure timely delivery. - Implement Strategies and Processes to improve work flow and efficiency. - Inventory Management: Leather, Trims, Hardware and Raw Materials- Manage Reference, Sample and Pattern Libraries- Staff Management: Scheduling, Announcements, Coordinating- Research & Development: Quality Improvements, Techniques and Troubleshooting- Liaison between Client Teams/Partners and Internal Teams Show less

New York, Ny

- Support Atelier Manager in all day-to-day atelier operations.- Oversee and manage workflow of pattern makers, sample sewers, and sample cutters to ensure deadlines are met for runway collections, press duplicates, production sew-by samples, and special projects.- Monitor time/action calendar for Press and Sales teams.- Collaborate with design team to prioritize samples.- Shipping and tracking of collection samples.- Keep accurate fabric and trim inventories per… Show more - Support Atelier Manager in all day-to-day atelier operations.- Oversee and manage workflow of pattern makers, sample sewers, and sample cutters to ensure deadlines are met for runway collections, press duplicates, production sew-by samples, and special projects.- Monitor time/action calendar for Press and Sales teams.- Collaborate with design team to prioritize samples.- Shipping and tracking of collection samples.- Keep accurate fabric and trim inventories per season.- Communicate tech packs to production team in Milan.- Laison for design, sales/merchandising, public relations, fabric, and production teams.- Communicate design direction from design team to pattern makers.- Collaborate with fabric and design team to counter-source fabrics and trims for press and production duplicate samples. - Address issues/concerns of atelier personnel. - Manage atelier travel and expense budget per season. Schedule meals, transportation, and hotel accommodations for atelier personnel during runway show overtime periods. - Hire temporary staff during overtime collection periods; in accordance with workload. - Stock and organize atelier supplies and source development trims.- Ensure operation of machinery and equipment; calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment.- Oversee samples to outside contractors and factories. - Complete and submit expense reports at close of each season.- Runway shows: Coordinate and manage backstage atelier team and rental machinery. Show less

- Work directly with Head Designer and design team to create evening, bridal, ready-to-wear collections and private client orders. - Ensure that all samples meet quality specifications and deadlines for shows and private clients.- Supervise and oversee work of design assistants, patternmakers and seamstresses and delegate responsibilities.- Liaison between design office and showroom/main office employees.- Communicate designs to patternmakers, seamstresses, specialty contractors… Show more - Work directly with Head Designer and design team to create evening, bridal, ready-to-wear collections and private client orders. - Ensure that all samples meet quality specifications and deadlines for shows and private clients.- Supervise and oversee work of design assistants, patternmakers and seamstresses and delegate responsibilities.- Liaison between design office and showroom/main office employees.- Communicate designs to patternmakers, seamstresses, specialty contractors (i.e. embroiderers, fabric mills, etc).- Work with vendors to develop fabrics, prints, knits, accessories.- Assist with fittings; record fit notes/photos, communicate pattern corrections to patternmakers and seamstresses.- Set up inspiration, sketch, fabrication, merchandising boards per season.- Fabric and trim sourcing; domestically and internationally.- Research and archive vintage designs for style, print, embroidery and fabric inspirations.- Maintain inventories for fabric, embroideries, patterns and collection archives.- Create collection line sheets for sales presentations.- Organize supplies and equipment for show team and stylist for NY Fashion Week shows.- Coordinate model castings for fittings and runway shows.- Collaborate with Design team, Production team, PR team, Sales team on daily operations. Show less

New York, Ny

- Collaborate with design team to develop Spring, Fall and Resort Collections.- Work alongside design team in Japan, as well as sales and production teams.- Create tech packs for outside contractors.- Communicate designs to pattern makers, sample rooms, specialty contractors (i.e. embroiderers, pleaters, etc).- Assist and contribute to fittings; fit notes/photos, communicate pattern corrections to pattern makers.- Set up inspiration, sketch, fabrication, merchandising boards… Show more - Collaborate with design team to develop Spring, Fall and Resort Collections.- Work alongside design team in Japan, as well as sales and production teams.- Create tech packs for outside contractors.- Communicate designs to pattern makers, sample rooms, specialty contractors (i.e. embroiderers, pleaters, etc).- Assist and contribute to fittings; fit notes/photos, communicate pattern corrections to pattern makers.- Set up inspiration, sketch, fabrication, merchandising boards per season.- Illustration and technical flat rendering.- Fabric and trim sourcing, ordering. Show less

New York, Ny

- Work directly with head designer to develop custom evening, bridal and special occasion gowns/dresses for Bergdorf Goodman and private clients.- Assist with fittings at Bergdorf Goodman; record fit notes/photos, communicate pattern corrections to pattern maker.- Manage budgets and timelines per project; complete Work In Progress Report and Cost Sheets and report to company President.- Oversee production with sample rooms and factories.- Source/order fabric and trims.-… Show more - Work directly with head designer to develop custom evening, bridal and special occasion gowns/dresses for Bergdorf Goodman and private clients.- Assist with fittings at Bergdorf Goodman; record fit notes/photos, communicate pattern corrections to pattern maker.- Manage budgets and timelines per project; complete Work In Progress Report and Cost Sheets and report to company President.- Oversee production with sample rooms and factories.- Source/order fabric and trims.- Patternmaking; Prepare patterns for grading/marking; embroidery layouts.- Complete cut tickets and work orders per project; communicate designs to pattern makers, sample rooms and embroiderers, fabric mills.- Embroidery design and hand-sewing.- Create design presentations for client consultations.- Assist with photo shoot for look-book and website.- Inspiration research. Show less

New York, Ny

- Assist production manager with production for clients varying from designer RTW to swimwear.- Quality checks at factories; communicate corrections and ensure deadlines are met.- Client consultations.- Handle shipping; preparing packing-lists, following store specified packaging and shipping standards.- Fabric/trim sourcing and ordering.- Complete production cut tickets and work orders.- Pattern corrections and pattern-making.

- Research inspirations for upcoming seasons.- Assist with fittings.- Model casting for shows and photo shoots.- Organize run of show; style/dress models for fashion show and photo shoots.- Execute backstage fashion show operations, direct and supervise interns and models for Chicago premiere (Jan. 2011) and NYFW (Feb. & Sept. 2011).- Write sponsorship proposals; manage contact lists for events.