• Experienced and goal-oriented Fashion Industry professional actively seeking a challenging hands-on position in a creative environment.
• Extensive knowledge of cut/sew techniques, construction and specifications, product sampling, sourcing and development of materials and hardware, as well as quality and production standards.
• Diverse design background includes Womenswear and Menswear, Accessory, Cosmetic and Fragrance packaging.
CAREER DEVELOPMENTS
Freelance Designer: JEANTOUCH, New York, NY
01/2008 – Present
• Provide CAD’s of embroideries, stitch designs and trimmings.
• Product development with an emphasis on design and illustrations for clients including Yanuk Denim, The Gap, American Eagle, Kellwood, Jones NY and New Frontier.
Head Designer: JONDEN, New York, NY
02/2004 – 11/2007
• Designed new silhouettes, enhanced and updated in-house brand by re-defining garment fit and overall presentation.
• Captaining projects from concept to execution including trend research, fabric development, silhouette design, prints and patterns for key client including Whitehouse Black Market, Newport News, Boston Proper, and Steinmart.
• Provided designs that are technically feasible, manufacturability and achievable within established cost parameters.
• Integrated and maintained fabric + trim charts and established development protocols.
• Coordinated with marketing on displays for trade shows to ensure strong visibility of quality, innovation and creativity to promote over all growth.
Associate Designer: WINLIT GROUP, New York, NY
2001/2003
• Contributed outerwear design ideas for Guess, BCBG, Ellen Tracy, Tommy Hilfiger and other licensee accounts.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of style packages and seasonal design books.
• Coordinated all trims and hardware from development stages to final placement on body materials.
• Developed seasonal color pallets, fabrication and tech–packaging.
• Intensive market research and sample shopping.
Assistant Product Developer: COSMETECH MABLY INTERNATIONAL LLC, New York, NY
1995-2001
• Worked in coordination with major cosmetic and fragrance companies including Tommy Hilfiger, Aramis, Elizabeth Arden, and Calvin Klein.
• Provided administrative support for Director of Product Development and sourcing by managing e-mail, faxing and attending meetings with clients.
• Responsible for all stages of development including initial presentation of styles, and trends.
• Supervised all aspects of product development including, cost negotiation, approval of all components for quality and color, scheduling and final production.
• Sourced new categories and developed cutting edge styling for bags and boxes.
EDUCATION: Fashion Institute Of Technology Women’s Sportswear Major 1996
Parson’s New School Handbag Design Summer 2003
SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator (PC) • Microsoft Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Windows and
Internet • Freehand sketch + Illustration
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PROFILE
• Experienced and goal-oriented Fashion Industry professional actively seeking a challenging hands-on position in a creative environment.
• Extensive knowledge of cut/sew techniques, construction and specifications, product sampling, sourcing and development of materials and hardware, as well as quality and production standards.
• Diverse design background includes Womenswear and Menswear, Accessory, Cosmetic and Fragrance packaging.
CAREER DEVELOPMENTS
Freelance Designer: JEANTOUCH, New York, NY
01/2008 – Present
• Provide CAD’s of embroideries, stitch designs and trimmings.
• Product development with an emphasis on design and illustrations for clients including Yanuk Denim, The Gap, American Eagle, Kellwood, Jones NY and New Frontier.
Head Designer: JONDEN, New York, NY
02/2004 – 11/2007
• Designed new silhouettes, enhanced and updated in-house brand by re-defining garment fit and overall presentation.
• Captaining projects from concept to execution including trend research, fabric development, silhouette design, prints and patterns for key client including Whitehouse Black Market, Newport News, Boston Proper, and Steinmart.
• Provided designs that are technically feasible, manufacturability and achievable within established cost parameters.
• Integrated and maintained fabric + trim charts and established development protocols.
• Coordinated with marketing on displays for trade shows to ensure strong visibility of quality, innovation and creativity to promote over all growth.
Associate Designer: WINLIT GROUP, New York, NY
2001/2003
• Contributed outerwear design ideas for Guess, BCBG, Ellen Tracy, Tommy Hilfiger and other licensee accounts.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of style packages and seasonal design books.
• Coordinated all trims and hardware from development stages to final placement on body materials.
• Developed seasonal color pallets, fabrication and tech–packaging.
• Intensive market research and sample shopping.
Assistant Product Developer: COSMETECH MABLY INTERNATIONAL LLC, New York, NY
1995-2001
• Worked in coordination with major cosmetic and fragrance companies including Tommy Hilfiger, Aramis, Elizabeth Arden, and Calvin Klein.
• Provided administrative support for Director of Product Development and sourcing by managing e-mail, faxing and attending meetings with clients.
• Responsible for all stages of development including initial presentation of styles, and trends.
• Supervised all aspects of product development including, cost negotiation, approval of all components for quality and color, scheduling and final production.
• Sourced new categories and developed cutting edge styling for bags and boxes.
EDUCATION: Fashion Institute Of Technology Women’s Sportswear Major 1996
Parson’s New School Handbag Design Summer 2003
SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop + Illustrator (PC) • Microsoft Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Windows and
Internet • Freehand sketch + Illustration
REFERENCES: Furnished upon request