Donovan Smith: in Driggs, ID

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

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

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