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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.

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..

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.

- 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.

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.

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.

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.

- 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.