A dynamic Fashion Designer from New York with seven years of experience, specializing in garment construction and trend analysis. Looking for luxury or RTW brands in Paris for an internship or a permanent position to elevated my career path. Available from July/September
Responsible for designing bottoms, tops, jackets and dresses. Created one-of-a-kind denim designs by hand or with local sample rooms. Created technical flat CADs and packages for both buyers and overseas factories. Created and updated specification packets including detailed technical sketches, graded measurement, specifications and construction details Participated in fittings, provide feedback and approved fittings independently or in collaboration with the Technical Designer and Senior Designer. Shopped denim wash samples with new silhouettes and/or novelty techniques in New York. Assisted head designer in developing the denim wash for each season.
Designed and managed three private labels independently. Assisted senior designers each season for private label accounts with sketches, CAD's and TPs. Created and developed embellishment, embroidery and print designs. Sent detailed artworks along with TPs to overseas factories. Supported the head of sales and V.P. of product development with updating prints and CAD's. Created detailed design sketches and specifications for all marketing meetings for private label customers Daily communications with overseas factories and following up on all the sample requests. Attended all development meetings to present upcoming trend ideas with sourced fabrics, trims and designs. Spec fit samples, attended fittings and provided feedback. Assisted with production TPs by sending out fit comments.
Assisted designers in new product research and development projects. Created tech packs and CADs Developed and maintained the company's look book Coordinated and follow up with the overseas production team. Source raw materials, maintained the fabric/trim library.
.Coordinated and follow up with oversea factories on production orders. Generated PO's using the Quantum system, making sure that they are fulfilled. Worked with the production manager to resolve issues.