EXPERIENCE

SENIOR DESIGN LEAD | Li & Fung | New York, NY | Feb 2022 - Current

• Work as account manager & design lead for emerging industry brands including Vortex, Bass Pro Shops, YETI, Duluth Trading, Sam’s Club & Lands’ End.

• Execute collection packages that include market research, trend analysis, complete techpacks, color palettes, CAD Design, 3D renders in CLO & Browzwear, graphic & trim development.

DESIGN CONSULTANT | Various Companies | New York, NY | July 2020 - Current

• Sept 2020- Feb 2022 | Worked as lead designer for PRIMARY, a DTC apparel start-up, in building and launching their adult categories and expanding all of their current categories in kids, pet and home. Responsible for all development techpacks, fabric sourcing, vendor communications and approvals.

• July 2020- Sept 2020 | Worked as lead designer for Slate & Stone apparel. Designed prints, trims, labels and packaging for the brand. Designed Spring 21 Sportswear, Outerwear, Swim and Denim collections. Designed prints & patterns for Sisters Swim Collection.

SENIOR DESIGNER + MANAGER | Tommy John | New York, NY | Oct 2017 - July 2020

• Designed, strategized and developed the launch of Tommy John Men’s & Women’s Apparel debut collections in 2019 & the launch of the first Tommy John Women’s lounge collection in 2018.

• Managed the intimates design team in all aspects of product creation including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, fit development and designed the dual gender apparel and lounge categories from concept to creation.

• Built and managed foundational design processes and development calendar for growing team.

• Worked closely with senior management to create short-term & long-term product strategies while collaborating with cross functional teams to drive e-commerce and merchandising initiatives.

SENIOR DESIGNER | Cole Haan | New York, NY | June 2013 - Oct 2017

• Managed and designed all aspects of product creation for Cole Haan Men’s Outerwear

• Designed, strategized and developed the launch of Zerogrand technical apparel.

• Built new and innovative product that increased profits from $700,000 to $1.5 million.

• Brought design and fabric innovation to seasonal collections of tailored wovens, garment washed cottons, nylons, quilted jackets, down jackets, leather jackets and shearlings.

• Increased team efficiency by recruiting, interviewing, directing and managing a team of designers and interns.

• Spearheaded all fabric & trim sourcing and development while maintaining production time in action calendars.

SENIOR DESIGNER | Sid Factor | Boulder, CO | Aug 2010 - May 2013

• Designed and developed apparel & softgoods for leading industry brands including men’s & women’s performance outerwear, activewear, technical apparel, bags and accessories.

• Executed collection packages that included complete techpacks, color palettes, CAD Design, graphic & trim development for the following brands:

  • Eddie Bauer Men’s and Women’s Sportswear

  • Merrell Men’s & Women’s Bags

  • Cabela’s Men’s & Women’s Sportswear

  • Manduka Men’s & Women’s Bags

  • Giant Bicycles Men’s & Women’s Tour de France

  • Wilderness Systems Women’s Kayak Outerwear

  • Sports Authority Women’s Mountain & Sportswear

  • Moosejaw Men’s & Women’s Outerwear

  • Sims Ski & Snow Sportswear & Outerwear

  • Mark’s Work Warehouse Women’s Outerwear

ASSISTANT DESIGNER | Kai Kuhne | New York, NY | Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

• Assisted in designing and developing seasonal collections from concept to production.

• Responsible for day to day atelier functions, including patternmaking & muslin development, sample-making, trim sourcing & fabric selection, communicating with vendors and domestic factories, producing garment spec sheets and costing fabric lays.

TREND FORECAST ASSISTANT | Trend Union-Edelkoort, INC. | Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

• Analyzed trend materials from the Paris studio and summarized relevant trends for clients in apparel design, interior design, home goods, packaging design & beauty.

• Planning speaking events, gathered inspiration research, and analyzed client business opportunities in relation to upcoming trends.

ASSISTANT DESIGNER | Macy’s Merchandising Group | New York, NY | Aug 2007 - Aug 2008

• Assisted the VP of design in the design and development of Macy’s contemporary sportswear brands including seasonal knits & wovens, tops & bottoms.

• Completed tech-packs, spec-ed garments, maintained production calendars, managed trim development, corresponded with factories and approved lab dips.
  

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