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Design: graphic / interiors / apparel / branding

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Outdoors: surfing / skating / hiking / beach-going / snowboarding

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Consultant

Nine years design experience at a broad range of brands ranging from luxury to the medical. Proven innovator with exceptional understanding of all aspects of design and manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to identify and execute design vision from concept to finished product with high focus on quality and detail. Highly competent in project management, team skills, and communication. 

Skills:
Adobe Creative Suite / Technical Sketches / Detailed Technical Packages / Apparel Development / Fabric & Trim Development / Pattern Creation & Layout / Apparel Construction & Fit / Microsoft Office

Creative Blog:
http://www.justinekssv.tumblr.com

Senior Outerwear Designer, Men's and Women's

// Conduct initial research in the market, competition and trends in the industry
// Work with clients to identify their voice, market position
// Design work including merchandising, color-ups, tech packs, CADs


// successfully drive seasonal design and color direction that reflects brand language and current trends keeping mindful of the FIGS customer while still supporting the business agenda
// mentor and manage assistant designer
// create collateral and present seasonal line reviews to cross-functional teams
// work in tandem with merchandiser and marketing to execute photo shoots that strengthen brand image and meet growing sales goals
// build brand equity through creative development and execution for review by FIGS' executive team
// communicate cost engineering methods to meet business goals
// motivate, drive and inspire product development team in the creation of concepts and mood boards
// partner with PLM to regularly research, source and drive latest innovative apparel and accessory technology
// develop and maintain an efficient, highly executable design process
//partner with cross-functional teams to develop, merchandise and execute products indicative of a cohesive brand voice


Lead Designer, All Product Categories 

// primarily focused on building out the business in Aether’s fastest growing category for men’s & women’s divisions
// researched & developed across technical & lifestyle outerwear, bottoms, and swim
// successfully created designs true to the brand aesthetics
// partnered with owners, brand director & design director to identify & collaborate with brands that echo Aether standards of design and quality
// continuously innovated in all areas of development including fabric, trim & apparel construction
// worked in tandem with senior designer, technical designer & design director to achieve cohesion on each collection

Designer, Men's & Women's Knits

// primary duties included supporting design director, all designers & owners in the creation of brand-right product
// Told seasonal stories through inspirational images, fabrics & trims
// developed fabrics and trims, including all artwork & prints, from concept to sample to production
// attended & participated weekly in fit sessions with the design director, designers & tech designers
// reviewed & approved lab dips for color & SMS fabric cuttings

Associate Designer

// achieved a standard for branding & labeling by developing a manual designating specific trims for each category
// resourced & created all labeling with new suppliers, including creation of art & reviewing & approving through multiple rounds of sampling
// developed fabrics and trims, including all artwork and prints, from concept to sample to production
// supported entire design team with T/P, CAD sketching, artwork
// communicated daily with overseas factories & suppliers

Assistant Designer

// primary duties included support of entire design team & production manager with all aspects of both departments
// conducted on-site QCs at various domestic factories
// communicated daily with overseas factories & suppliers
// sourced & developed fabrics & trims, including all artwork and prints, from concept to sample to production
// tracked, ordered & distributed SMS & bulk trims

Pre-Production/Production Assistant

// issued measurements for new designs
// established weekly fitting with fit model
// developed master fit guide for consistent fit across all soft goods
// prepared presentation materials for sales, design meetings
// created CADs and color-ups

Freelance Technical Designer

Updated virtual inventory
Handled wholesale & POS orders
Created invoices
Provided customer service & communicated with clients directly
Acted as liaison between client, printer, & owner/designers

Production Manager

// created original designs for men’s & women’s categories
// assembled development packages
// assisted in technical fittings
// managed & measured sample garments
// styled & coordinated product shoots

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