Alexandra King: Associate Designer-Wovens, Denim, Outerwear in Los Angeles, CA

-Design all wovens, denim, and outerwear for Australian brand. -Communicate with international merchandisers to facilitate production of all products overseas, including wash, trim, and fabric development. -Research and decipher key trends in Australian marketplace to design into for upcoming seasons. -Coordinate with cross-functional teams (merchandising, production, tech design, etc) to ?ensure garment is executed correctly and successfully.

-Research trends and design and manage production of all woven tops, bottoms, and outerwear for private junior brand for major department store. -Work with cross-functional teams (merchandising, buying, product development, tech design, sourcing, etc) to ?develop all fabric, trims, fit, and other elements of garments for efficient production. -Present upcoming season development samples and designs to upper level team members.

-Draped garments and drafted patterns -Sewed samples and mock-up garments and hand-stitched elaborate embellishments -Hand drew flat sketches to be kept in style books -Maintained extensive collection of printed and solid fabrics

-Design all t-shirts, flyers, and graphic media for University Fashion Group -Developed and created theme for Annual Senior Fashion Show -Constructed stage set and backdrop

-Plan and manage group trips to NY and LA Fashion Weeks to assist professional designers -Coordinate with president on all matters involving Fashion Group -Contact guest speakers for meetings

-Developed concept and conducted research to design a cohesive fashion collection of ten looks -Draped and drafted all patterns and sewed 19 separate garments -Sourced fabric, notions, and accessories necessary for creation -Made executive decisions on music, running order, and casting models for my section of the show -Promoted event through radio, TV appearances, and online -Priced garments, prepared for purchase, and sold on night of event

-Drafted patterns and sewed samples, mock-up garments, and hand-stitched elaborate accessories -Offered opinions and ideas on creative decisions for upcoming season -Evaluated quality of garments at production factories and retrieved finished products

-Assisted in client consultation -Draped garments, designed patterns, sewed mock-up garments, conducted fittings, and made alterations -Coordinated events hosted by designer