Fashion

Senior Designer with extensive apparel and accessory design experience. Well versed in knit and woven garment construction as well as the following accessory products: flips, belts, bags, hats, scarves, towels, blankets, jewelry, hair accessories, socks, slippers, tech accessories, sunglasses and stationary. Proven ability to manage the growth and development of a team while balancing multiple brands, seasons and product categories. Experienced at motivating and directing a team from initial concept through to production approval stage. Ability to identify trend and interpret into brand handwriting. Extensive production travel experience and ability to source and develop new trims and materials. Effective at collaborating and building relationships with crossfunctional teams including merchandising, tech design, sourcing and brand design. Sound understanding of production processes and experienced working with merchants on cost engineering products while maintaining initial integrity of design.

* Oversaw creative direction and product development for all Female Accessory products for Abercrombie, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks.
*Responsible for development and growth of nine direct reports
*Guided Seasonal trend research and worked with team on developing "what's next" ideas for the category based on runway and market research
*Seasonal fabric and material development 
*Guided Fits and product review sessions 
*Collaborated with Brand Design on Color, Pattern and Graphic Direction for the season
*Collaborated with Merchants on balancing the line, cost negotiations and product approval process
*Oversaw and advised on color, strikeoff and fit sample approvals
*Production and Inspiration Travel 
*Managed workload of team and planned projects and internal deadlines according to corporate and department specific calendars
*Oversaw presentation of product to CEO for final sign off

Senior Designer Female Accessories

*Oversaw direction and development of Female Knit and Woven Fashion Tops 
*Guided Seasonal trend research and worked with team on developing "what's next" ideas for the department based on runway and market research
*Seasonal fabric and material development
*Guided Fits and product review sessions
*Responsible for development and growth of eleven direct reports 
*Partnered with Brand Design on Pattern and Color Direction for the season
*Collaborated with Merchants on balancing the line, cost negotiations and product approval process
*Oversaw and advised on color, strikeoff and fit sample approvals
*Production and Inspiration Travel
*Managed workload of team and planned projects and internal deadlines according to corporate and department specific calendars
*Oversaw presentation of product to CEO for final sign off

Senior Designer Fashion Tops

*Brand lead for Hollister & Gilly Hicks Bare knits 
*Sketching and Designing of Knit Tops based on market research and runway inspiration
*Oversaw accuracy of tech pack development and fit update process 
*Managed Development of Assistants and Associates 
*Managed Workload of the team
*Oversaw product approvals and fit direction for the product category 
*Collaborated with other department leads on Seasonal trim and development packets and leading whats next runway and concept discussions and presentations 
*Partnered with Brand Design on Pattern and Color Direction for the season
*Created the departments trim library  
*Collaborated and communicated with merchants in regards to daily issues and submits
*Managed Departmental Fabric Boards and Development
*Presented designs and ideas to VP level and CEO for final approval

Designer Knit Tops

*Sketching and Designing of Knit Tops & Dresses based on market research and runway inspiration
*Prepared and Updated trim sheets and tech packs based on fit comments and approvals
*Managed fitting and approval process for assigned styles 
*Communicated with Assistant Merchant comments based on daily submits and issues
*Responsible for organizing design boards, line sheets, and approvals folders
*Managed and supervised assistants with their assigned workload
*Presented designs and ideas to VP and CEO for final approval

Associate Designer Knit Tops

*Sketching and Designing of Knit Tops & Dresses based on market research and runway inspiration
*Prepared and Updated trim sheets and tech packs based on fit comments and approvals
*Managed fitting and approval process for assigned styles 
*Communicated with Assistant Merchant comments based on daily submits and issues
*Responsible for organizing design boards, line sheets, and approvals folders
*Presented designs and ideas to VP and CEO for final approval

Assistant Designer Knit Tops

*Assisted with daily store operations including inventory, sales, and visual merchandising
*Developed Patterns and constructed garments to be included in the house label Superficial Inc.

Design Assistant

*Instructed students on various topics to help them gain an overall understanding of the fashion design process 
*Supervised and guided student projects from initial concept to completion

Summer Session Design Instructor

*Designed and Developed Patterns and Graphics for contemporary melamine plateware line
*Collaborated on the design and execution of screenprinted t-shirt collection sold at the Savannah College of Art and Design

Working Class Studio Internship

*Assisted in the instruction of Fashion Portfolio classes for rising juniors and graduating seniors
*Responsible for evaluating student work and providing critical feedback in the development of student portfolios

Graduate Teaching Assistant

*Assisted in the design and construction of costumes for the Colleges dance and theater productions
*Conducted multiple fittings throughout the costume approval process

Costume Shop Design Assistant

Find out detailed information about Corrine Carlson,  in Columbus, OH

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Corrine Carlson

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Habit

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah College of Art and Design

Saint Mary's College - Notre Dame, IN

Saint Mary's College

Savannah College of Art and Design

University of Notre Dame