Dessires Zarin: Founder + Designer in Dallas, TX

Company profile: Perry Ellis is a leading international marketer of apparel, offering a diverse portfolio of brands through multiple distribution channels and is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men’s and women’s apparel, accessories and fragrances, as well as select children's apparel. Job Description: • Developed a branded label product with revenue of $23 million at Federated Department Stores • Approved lab dips, knitdowns, handlooms, and trims and address issues from mills and factories • Created plaids, prints, dobbies, and sweater patterns using seasonal color palettes • Developed sketches, woven and knit colorways, and catalogs in various CAD solutions • Supervised product coordinators to guarantee design packages are accurate and complete • Created seasonal lines including wovens, sweaters, knits, outerwear, suit separates, causal bottoms • Strengthened and broadened brands’ assortment to appeal to a wider audience • Reviewed specifications and interfaced with technical design team • Provided inspiration to develop a common brand aesthetic for women, boys, swimwear, & hats licensees Notable Awards & Achievements: • Perry Ellis Outstanding Designer of the Year Award (2006) • Designed clothing featured in various television shows and movies including Miami Vice (Collin Farrell), Diners Drive-Ins & Dives (Guy Fieri), Dexter Series (David Zayas), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Brad Pitt) • Designed all staff uniforms the Super Bowl XLI in Miami (2007)