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Donovan Smith: in Driggs, ID

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Donovan Smith

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Driggs | United States
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Outdoors - hiking
Shibori dyeing
Japanese indigo sashiko design and fabric
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Fashion
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Streetwear
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Stars Design Group

SENIOR DESIGNER | 12/2018 - 10/2019

SENIOR DESIGNER Stars Design Group, Saint Louis, Missouri Dec 2018 – Oct 2019 Harley Davidson, Dillard’s, Mountain Khakis Design Lead for both casual and lifestyle brands • Managed team of four for tops, bottoms, lifestyle outerwear, and technical gear • Developed key item silhouettes/programs with Merchants to drive sales • Acted as lead throughout entire design process and presentation development • Worked with technical design team to review samples and strike offs and make recommendations for proper fit • Skilled in imagining and capturing a brand’s DNA with unique product designs, ideas, and styling • Ensured cost margins and budgets were on target during all construction phases • Supported growth of associates with weekly coaching sessions
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Dakota Grizzly

OUTERWEAR DESIGNER | 02/2016 - 12/2018

OUTERWEAR DESIGNER Dakota Grizzly, Saint Louis, Missouri Feb 2016 – Dec 2018 Lead Designer for wholesale and specialty lines • Managed assistant, interns, and freelancers • Designed multiple products per season in addition to refreshing and updating previous collections • Identified and implemented market trends for each brand/customer • Developed cost-effective fabric and trims decreasing garment costs • Worked with the production team to provide accurate and complete design tech packages • Attended bi-weekly fittings to ensure all design updates were executed on pre-production samples • Reduced over-development and drops by communicating directly with lead of sales and marketing • Attended trade shows quarterly
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Donovan Smith

FREELANCE DESIGNER | 01/2003 - 09/2016

FREELANCE DESIGNER Donovan Smith, Saint Louis, Missouri Jan 2003 – Sep 2016 Target, Lucky Brand Jeans, JCPenney, Kohl’s, TJ Max Designer for original artwork and illustrations • Developed original digital/illustrated textile prints for wovens and knits • Consulted with creative directors to identify design requirements for each project • Developed artwork and embellishments that increased brand perception • Led all aspects of each project from inception to completion within the agreed time frame and budget
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Columbia College

Bachelor of Arts

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