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DIGITAL PRODUCT CREATION APPAREL FABRIC ARTIST​

- Drive virtual material creation for 3D apparel design creation.

- Utilize digital tools to enable the creation of innovative concepts and designs.

- Capture physical characteristics of materials using Browzwear FAB and CLO Fabric Kits.

- Scan, edit, manipulate visual characteristics of materials with xTex and Vizoo.

PRO TEMP INSTRUCTOR

- Elevated innovative work and excellent performance in the MS SPD program led to an offer from the department to instruct subsequent classes.

-  Guided and mentored BFA students through concept to creation of capstone thesis projects.

- Taught basic use of industry equipment, fabric and material properties as well as soft product prototyping and creation to MS and BFA students.

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SENIOR SPORTSWEAR DESIGNER

- Led the sportswear and suiting divisions in conceptualizing, design and developing original concepts for the jacket, outerwear, pant and suit categories.

- Managed a team: responsible for directing workflow, performance and development.

- Researched and identified trend inspiration, silhouettes, materials and sketched product to present design intent to leadership members.

- Utilized extensive knowledge of construction to create tech packs and generate specs.

-  Communicated and collaborated with overseas contractors on new concepts, construction and costing.

- Re viewed and fit all prototypes on fit model and provided revisions in accordance with tight deadlines.

- Acted as design point person for cross functional partners in merchandising, productions/sourcing and R&D to ensure design deliverable and timeline were met.

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WOMENS READY TO WEAR DESIGNER

- Created and delivered womens' apparel aligned to the seasonal direction.

- Coordinated delegation of tasks to design assistants.

- Developed elevated finishing and construction for leather apparel and functional outerwear.

- Collaborated with overseas factories to ensure design deliverables and timelines were met.

- Partnered with development, materials, sales and marketing teams to review, fit and refine garments for runway, press and commercialization.

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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER

- Contributed designs and worked with in-house factory in creation and execution of runway collections.

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ASSISTANT DESIGNER

- Assisted the creative director in all aspects of the design process to produce and present two runway collections a year during New York Fashion Week.

- Manage delivery of local factory product and oversaw the studio of patternmakers and sewers.

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