Fashion

Lifestyle

Outdoor

Swim

-sewing

-hiking

-running

-sketching

-volunteering

-personal health/wellness

-personal fitness/lifestyle

-meditating

-family/friends

Detail oriented and talented design professional with superior abilities in hand sketching, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop. Knowledge of construction, materials, and handbag illustration.

Collaborated with Owner and CCO in taking handbags from concept to production.
Created numerous hand sketches, CADs, and PS renderings based on target demographic. 
Joined with PD & Production to incorporate effective costing strategies into design.
Completed technical packages and actual size patterns to send to vendors overseas.
Managed multiple Design Interns tasks and workload for the Handbag team daily.
Reviewed prototype/PP/TOP sample specs and material integrity upon receipt.
Completed material placements to indicate leather article(s) & color for development.
Managed sample/material tracking charts with program Excel daily.

Handbag & Accessories Designer

Products designed include: leggings, sports bras, active tops,  jackets, and outerwear.
Collaborated w/ Senior Designer in market/trend analysis using WGSN/shopping trips.
Completed final tech packs, & sample yardage orders to send to vendors overseas.
Worked with technical team on PP/TOP sample fittings and construction details.
Assessed colored lab dips/bulk submits effectively for Eddie Bauer/Zobha brands. 

Associate Activewear & Atleisure Designer

Worked with Head Designer/Owner daily in choosing leathers for My Flat In London.
Completed all handbag and jewelry sketches/CADs as directed by Head Designer.
Worked with PD & production team to maintain vendor correspondence.
Communicated construction and concept to in house sample makers.
Used Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop daily to complete all specs & technical packages.  

Assistant Handbag & Accessories Designer

Compiled 20-30 concept sketches daily & presented to owner for design approval.
Collaborated with Owner in creating draping prototypes from initial sketch(s).
Transfered draping concepts to pattern and communicated construction to sewers. 
Responsible for overseeing fabric and trim approvals in house with Owner.
Dress Designs were featured in spread in Seventeen Prom Magazine. 

Assistant Prom & Couture Designer

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Samantha Alameda

Halston

Fambrands-Zobha/Eddie Bauer

Brighton Collectibles

Atria Clothing & Atria Couture

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