Fashion

Head Designer, Los Angeles

Creative & Design

Creative, organized fashion designer with a broad range of experience working with both domestic and overseas production, trim and fabric sourcing, costing, production and technical departments. Blends innovative design skills with a strong merchandising background to create on-trend, cost-effective designs.


Star Vixen, a Division of Promises, Promises Inc.
 Manufacturer of Womens Apparel- Amazon, Ross, Burlington, Bealls and Private Label
Designer, Los Angeles, CA -- June 2009-Present

Lead designer for Missy, Plus and Jrs tops and dress collections. Reports directly to Owner, with accountability for collection development from sampling through production.
Responsible for brand development on Amazon and social media platforms.

-	Worked closely with production team to ensure on time deliveries
-	Maximized best selling styles through innovative, fresh designs
-	Oversaw fit process from first fit through production
-	Worked closely with Sales Manager for merchandising and sales support
-	Fabric and trim sourcing and selection


New York, NY/Los Angeles, CA -- July 2006-January 2009

Lead designer of Junior sportswear line, worked closely with overseas factories on sample
development and production. Worked with sales team to ensure key account requirements
were met. Attended New York market weeks to participate with line presentations.

-	Design and development of line; in charge of all aspects from concept to finished
product
-   Overseas travel for sourcing of fabric and trim, supervise factory work on new sampling, and trend sourcing.
-  Color story and seasonal trend development
-  Coordinated with sales team to ensure client satisfaction
-	Developed marketing concepts and materials

Designer

New York, NY/Los Angeles, CA -- April 2004-July 2006

-	Daily communication with overseas factories to track sample development
-	Responsible for organization and merchandising of line and fabric catalog
-	Created trend and presentation boards for sales presentations

Assistant Designer

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chelsea garside: Head Designer, Los Angeles in Aliso Viejo, CA

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