EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

                Associates of Applied Sciences, Accessories Design                                                                                                    May 2011

Savannah College of Art & Design                              

                Bachelors of Fine Art, Production Design                                                                                                                      May 2008

SKILLS

  • Proficient in Mac and PC

  • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)

  • File Maker Pro

  • Universal Type Client

  • WebPDM

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and Power Point)

EXPERIENCE

Confidential Client, Remote

Freelance Designer – Accessories, home goods, stationery, bath, kids and pet               Mar. 2021-May 2021

·       Design and spec several lines across multiple divisions including accessories, kitchen and home items, stationery and gifting as well as for varying customer bases such as women, children, and men

·       Translate CAD drawings provided into specs for development under tight deadlines

·       Manipulate and rework previously developed artwork into new products lines 

·       Create trend presentations in collaboration with creative director

·       Communicate frequently with European based design office to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met

Designer- Women's Accessories and Prints

Tricoastal Design NY, New York, NY                                                                        Oct. 2015- Mar. 2020

  • Design multiple lines of tote bags, cosmetic bags, SLG’s, and wide assortment of other accessories for licensed and inhouse brands seasonally, from initial concept through to production

  • Manage multiple customer accounts working cross divisionally as required with stationary/home, bath and kid’s teams

  • Specialize in trend research and development by designing new and exciting embellishment, print and material techniques to drive both customer excitement and inspire private label programs\ Research and present new trends covering silhouettes, colors, materials, decorative techniques, and print concepts for use across divisions. Research based on shopping in local and international retail markets, through social media platforms as well as utilizing trend forecasting services

  • Often tapped by creative director to assist or manage challenging projects, whether to hit a tight deadline, rework designs to meet customer standards or to oversee development process

  • Work closely with production team to ensure that the samples meet design and customer expectations from development stage to PP samples to TOP samples

  • Develop branded and unbranded hardware from initial concept to production

  • Develop new prints and graphics for licensed brands such as Juicy Couture, Nanette Nanette Lepore, Adrienne Vittadini, private label and inhouse brands, as well as work with outside print houses.

  • Recolor and rework heritage prints, marrying new trends with established brand identity

  • Spec and develop embellishment, print and material techniques working with Hong Kong development team to help ensure all details meet both design and sales standards

  • Travel overseas to work directly with factories, visit materials and trim markets

  • Assist team lead by training new team members in departmental processes and by reviewing team specs to help prevent errors and to troubleshoot possible issues in sampling

  • Collaborate with and learn from colleagues across divisions on design projects and developing work processes

Assistant/Associate Designer-Prints and Accessories

Gina Group, Inc. New York, NY                                                                                          June 2013 -Oct. 2015

  • Oversee design development for numerous private label accounts (Claire's, Rampage, Payless, Etc…)

  • Develop relationships directly with buyers through daily communication on topics ranging from new trends through the production of goods

  • Communicate daily with overseas factories

  • Source and develop new materials, trims and hardware

  • Approve lab dips and reviews samples for quality, construction and accuracy

  • Research trends and products in the market through retail channels, forecasting services, and social media

  • Spec and develop tech packs for handbags, SLG’s, belts, phone cases and other tech accessories

  • Create original print and graphic artwork

  • Use critical thinking to anticipate potential issues and proactively applies this to improving the production process

  • Train interns and new employees

Assistant Designer-Women’s and Men’s Accessories

Creative Sourcing International LLC, New York, NY                                                   March 2013-June 2013

  • Prepared and edited trend and presentation boards

  • Attended and assisted in all market meetings

  • Designed silhouettes for new development/prototypes

  • Created spec packages for new development

  • Communicated with overseas factories daily

  • Participated in market shopping

  • Created graphics for print use on tote bags/ hand bags

Assistant Designer-Women’s Outerwear

S. Rothschild & Co., New York, NY                                                                                 Aug. 2011- Jan. 2013

  • Researched trends, colors, and product in the market

  • Oversaw several private label accounts

  • Sketched garments using illustrator for flats and presentation

  • Created tech packs and spec garments

  • Tracked, organized, and logged proto samples from initial concept design through production

  • Worked with technical design team as needed to review T.O.P’s, organize production trims, fabrics for final approvals by customers

Intern – Footwear and Accessory Design

Olsen Haus, New York, NY                                                                                                                                                             June-August 2011