Alyssa McDermott: DESIGNER, G-III APPAREL in New York, NY

Steer seasonal meetings to design tech packs and oversee fabric selections and print reviews. Hold full accountability for organizing raw materials and trims to develop initial protos with overseas factories. Examine trend, fabrics, silhouettes, color, and trims to identify trend direction. Design merchandising plans based on sales analytics and deliver showroom presentation in liaison with sales teams. Guide teams in advising styling, marketing, and merchandising objectives • Supervised merchandising activities of major department stores via close collaboration with regional sales coordinators. • Ensured new product development and fashion inspiration processes by shopping the marketplace. • Raised sales by presenting new ideas and research to the management.

Offered robust support to the management in the product development processes. Led the pre-production process for the fabric development. Analyzed, received, shipped, and submitted all packages as well as oversaw factories and development according to T&A calendar. Actively contributed in creating product lines and identifying conceptual ideas to sell commercial product. • Significantly reduced costs of producing samples while discussing prices and sourcing specific qualities in liaison with fabric mills. • Developed vendor strategy for all material types as well as lead new initiatives for Eco-friendly/sustainable fabric programs

Prepared inspiration boards and color stories for each season as well as retained fabric and trim library. Rendered keen eye for details to supervise lab dip approvals and yardage orders and communicate changes to factories while contributing in garment fittings procedures. Discussed and determine all pre-production inquiries while interacting with overseas factories on daily basis. • Successfully launched specialty programs and amplified private label business while coordinating with the design director. • Set a benchmark of excellence by tracking new trending fabrics in marketplace.