Brian Woodward: Head Designer at Thread Collective in New York City Metropolitan Area, NJ
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Pattern Brand Ltd.
Work experience
Brian Woodward Designs
Freelance Mens Apparel Designer | 01/2013 - Current
Men’s Design; Consulting, Branding, Design, TechPacking
Available for all aspects of Men's Fashion Design.
Creative process for all design from sketches through fabric execution and tech details for Heavy Weight Knits, Light Weight Knits, Casual Jackets, Wovens and bottoms.
Partner with sourcing and production on research and development of new materials and techniques.
Spearheaded the prototyping process to create a more streamlined and seamless execution to ensure all projects me established timelines.
Lead market research for the brand, determining viable product needs and untapped opportunities in the marketplace.
Thread Collective
Head Designer | 03/2016 - Current
Apex Brands International
Senior Designer | 03/2015 - 03/2016
Nephews Skate Shop + Gallery
Owner + Buyer | 01/2012 - 07/2015
Nephews Skateshop + Gallery features a carefully curated selection of only the finest skate-lifestyle brands, authentic brands that reflect the core skate scene.
Nephews Skateshop + Gallery will host bi-monthly exhibits with original works on display from artists and photographers.
LF USA
Sr. Men's Designer | 04/2010 - 12/2012
Zoo York Division
Create and develop sketches, cads and details in multiple colorways for each design category.
Assist in on-going research and development of new materials and techniques.
Streamline prototyping process to ensure all projects meet established timelines.
Perform market research to determine viable product needs in the marketplace.
Zoo York
Mens Apparel Designer | 05/2006 - 04/2010
Create and develop sketches, cads and details in multiple colorways for each design category.
Assist in on-going research and development of new materials and techniques.
Streamline prototyping process to ensure all projects meet established timelines.
Perform market research to determine viable product needs in the marketplace.
Brian Woodward Photography
Photographer | 01/1998 - 04/2010
Clients include; My Chemical Romance, New London Fire, Baumer, Eyeball Records and AstroMagnetics Records, Zoo York, Doubleday & Cartwright
Freelance for magazines such as WonkaVision Magazine and Flux Magazine.
Photographs have appeared in published materials; Alternative Press, WonkaVision, Juxtapoz, Flux Magazine, etc.
Society In Khaos Clothing
Owner | 01/2001 - 01/2008
Gradually expanding business utilizing bottom-up techniques.
Design graphics for clothing, place orders from national manufactures and screen printers.
Actively represent the company’s product to buyers within local and regional markets.
Interact with target market at music festivals and other events within the Eastern region, as well as some events across the U.S.
Achieved product placements in several action sports stores in NJ, PA, and FL
Inventory control, client reporting, customer service and merchandising
Wonka Vision Magazine
Photo Editor | 01/2004 - 01/2008
Schedule photo shoots with bands and band managers. Conduct photo shoots with major and independent label bands.
Scientific Games
Computer Tech. | 04/2000 - 06/2007
Education history
Rowan University
Communications | 2002 - 2004
Middletown High School South
Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 1994 - 1998
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