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Design:
•Experienced design and creative leader of seasonal color, concepts, print, pattern and graphics 
•Excellent understanding of current and upcoming trends, utilizing domestic and international travel, runways, and social media
•Dynamic and impactful presenter of creative vision to Design teams, Merchandising and Upper Management
•Strategic thinker and strong partner with cross functional teams, including Merchandising, Product Development, Production and Technical Design
•Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and PLM

Management:
•6+ years experience managing a team of designers and freelance artists
•Instrumental in skill and career development for direct reports
•Benchmark mentor participating in internship programs and onboarding of new design talent
•Strong communication and organizational skills

-Managed the global design process from trend concept through final production
-Collaborated with VP/Director of design on direction of seasonal concepts, print, graphic, color and fabric
-Traveled internationally for product development, cost negotiations and global inspiration
-Sustained high performance and drives profitable growth with commercial product offerings
-Category growth: $170m to $194m in retail, a 14% increase in retail and a 29% increase to GM$ over 3 years
-Key partner in the negotiation of product cost, placement and final production of all designs
-Managed a team of 3, including assistant designer, intern and freelance designers
-Project manager responsible for the recruiting, hiring and final placement of 8 entry-level design coordinators
-Senior mentor, participating in the on boarding, managing and mentorship of international interns over a 5 year span

Designer, Boys Wovens, Denim, Swim, Lounge

-Responsible for the concept and design of all girls knits, sweaters and sleepwear categories
-Designed and managed 90-150 styles per season, supporting a $196.4 million annual business
-Collaborated with Sr. Director on seasonal concepts, print development and color direction for all collections
-Managed and mentored a team of 3, including assistant designers, international interns and freelance design
Collaborated with production partners to meet or exceed seasonal IMU and Cost Of Goods (COGs) goals
2011 designs resulted in $1.2m in GM$. A +2% Comp, the only apparel division to beat GM$ goals for the year
Traveled internationally for product development, cost negotiations and global inspiration

Designer, Girls Knits, Sweaters, Lounge

-Responsible for the product development process which includes: research, mood and product assortment boards, seasonal color, fabric development, technical sketches, graphic development, and garment costing packages
-Designed 20-40 styles per season within woven bottoms, woven tops, denim, outerwear and seasonal swim                       
-Demonstrated a firm commitment to improving brand positioning by continually evaluating the competition and global markets to ensure designs are consistent with industry trends and company business strategies
-Managed the design and development of label and packaging materials for Men’s private label brands
-Collaborated with Graphic Design partners to develop seasonal graphics for numerous product categories
-Worked along side Technical Design partners to ensure garments meet brand specifications for fit and overall styling
-Collaborated with merchant teams to ensure product assortments coincide with current trends and brand positioning

Designer, Mens Wovens, Denim, Outerwear, Swim

-Responsible for the product development process from concept through production
-Designed products that successfully maintained the brand’s $12 million annual sales goal
-Designed 50-60 styles per season within multiple product classifications
-Researched global markets in order to identify new trends in fabric, trim, styling and color
-Responsible for the completion of seasonal line sheets and garment costing packages for all product classification
-Designed coordinating seasonal accessories assortments including: hats, gloves, rainwear, and cold weather items
-Ensured timely development of line by adhering to time and action calendar
-Partnered with production and technical team members to ensure information is communicated in a timely manner

Designer, Infant/Toddler Boy-Sprockets

-Responsible for providing trend information on color, material and silhouette to all accessories divisions
-Collaborated with merchant teams to ensure product assortments coincided with current trends
-Traveled domestically for vendor showroom presentations and trend research
-Designed cold weather accessories and small leather goods

Trend Merchandiser-Accessories

-Assisted in the concept and design execution of knit and woven categories
-Maintained $12 million annual business in absence of a senior designer

Assistant Designer, Womens Missy Traditional

-Responsible for managing all pre-production details of seasonal designs
-Liaison between overseas offices, merchandising and production

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