Yelena Plotkin Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, NY

• Design a large variety of original lingerie products including fashion, basic & sport bras, bra sets, corsets, bustier, chemises, baby dolls, teddies, body suites, panties and shape wear for regular and plus size.
• Responsible for the entire product life cycle from concept to design to developing all necessary technical information and all fits and size sets approvals of trend driven lingerie products.
• Supervise Intimate Apparel Design Department. Provide overall direction for trends, colors, silhouettes and direct design team’s work schedule.
• Coordinate the preparation of design packages for production including all measurements, illustrations, flat sketches, fabric description, construction details, sewing instructions, trim allocation and color components.
• Work closely with technical designer on fit approvals making sure that all garments fit perfectly and are graded properly.
• Work with sales and buyers on trend presentations and new product developments

New York, NY

• Created a diverse selection of original lingerie products such as bras, bra sets, corsets, busters, chemises, baby dolls, teddies, body suites, panties and other lingerie categories for various accounts.
• Led a team of 5 Intimate Apparel Designers and created timelines and work schedule for the design team.
• Provided overall direction for trends, colors & silhouettes.
• Partnered with buyers on trend and new product presentation and development
• Prepared technical packages for production including all measurements, illustrations, flat sketches, fabric description, construction details, sewing instructions, trim allocation and color components to provide.
• Communicate daily with factories overseas on design, development and production matters.

New York, NY

• Designed new Rene Rofe Brand intimate apparel Collections, Bra Sets, Basic Bras and Full Figure Bras.
• Prepared complete technical design packages for production.
• Participated in fitting sessions on a daily basis.
• Designed new embroideries and prints.
• Communicated daily with overseas on various design and development matters.
• Worked with fabric and trimming suppliers to find new products to be used for new designs.

New York, NY

• Worked in a design team for the “Very Sexy” Brand.
• Prepared complete design packages for production including illustrations, flat sketches, fabric description, construction details, sewing instructions, trim sheets & trim allocations, followed by color component charts.
• Worked with fit models and technical designers on daily basis.
• Created concept & presentation boards for upcoming seasons.
• Designed computer generated images of prospecting styles, fabrications & embroideries.
• Created catalogs of current line, picture forecast, and shopping reports.

New York, NY

• Designed new daywear styles for Victoria’s Secret Catalogue and other private label accounts.
• Developed new collections of daywear and sleepwear from concept to finished product for the Nick & Nora Brand, which was sold at department stores including: Lord &Tailor, Bloomingdales and Victoria’s Secret Catalog.
• Prepared production packages. Approved specs, strike offs, fittings and colors.
• Created original artwork for all over prints & placement embellishments.
• Traveled to Asia for sourcing, development and production purposes.

New York, NY

• Designed new styles of Bras, Panties and Chemises from concept to finished product for Trendy Juniors.
• Launched the Karen Neuburger Intimate Apparel line.
• Prepared sketches and technical information for production.
• Approved lab dips and strike offs.
• Supervised the line samples development.
• Created original artwork for allover prints, placement embellishment and embroidery.