Drew McPhillips: Designer in Los Angeles, CA
Drew McPhillips
Designer
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
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Interests
Camping
Architecture
backpacking
Interior design
Menswear
Work experience
Skechers USA
Designer | 03/2018 - Current
• Responsible for designing and managing the Men’s Apparel Division
• Work closely with Design Director, Merchandising, & Sales to ensure alignment
• Design and execute quality product in all categories while working within given price points
• Manage weekly fittings with Design, Technical Design, & Development teams
• Collaborate and give direction to graphic designers to create strong and cohesive seasons
• Create new processes in Flex PLM to improve efficiency
Skechers USA
Associate Designer | 01/2017 - 03/2018
• Worked directly with Design Director on all concepts, color, and seasonal direction
• Designed in all categories building a cohesive and relevant line
• Created all tech packs and BOMS in Flex PLM
• Worked one on one with development from hand off to production
• Assisted with weekly fittings on a larger scale
Skechers USA
Assistant Designer | 01/2016 - 01/2017
• Worked closely with Design Managers on seasonal direction and inspiration
• Designed in all categories including technical outerwear, running, golf, and lifestyle
• Created all tech packs and BOMS in Flex PLM
• Assisted weekly fittings
• Designed custom apparel for professional athletes and national marathons
Civil Society Clothing
Assistant Designer | 01/2015 - 01/2016
• Worked directly with Design Director on seasonal concepts and categories
• Designed in all categories including: Outerwear, Wovens, Cut & Sew, and Bottoms
• Created detailed tech packs for all styles
• Assisted on photo shoots including styling individual looks
• Curated company’s blog and assisted with brand direction
• Consistently stayed up to date with the market and current trends
Ambig Apparel LLC
Assistant Designer | 10/2013 - 01/2015
• Designed full collections from original concept to development to the final garment
• Communicated with multiple overseas factories on a daily basis for all development
• Created detailed tech packs including graded specs for all categories
• Understood financial boundaries and designed within those parameters
• Conducted regular fittings for all garments
• Researched trends, color stories, and the apparel industry as a whole
Janell Wysock Textiles
Knitwear Internship | 04/2012 - 09/2012
• Designed and created fully fashioned knitwear garments
• Operated fine and bulky gauge knitting machines
• Set up weaving looms and wove fabrics
• Designed and created dresses for successful business in Philadelphia, The Trestle Inn
Drexel University Fashion Design & Merchandising Department
Office Assistant | 01/2010 - 06/2012
• Performed administrative tasks for Program Director and Professors
• Processed department money orders and checks
• Sent invitations for fashion events to alumni, other colleagues, and design industry professionals
• Collaborated with department to enhance fashion curriculum
Urban Outfitters
Sales Associate | 06/2011 - 01/2012
• Greeted customers and promoted current sales
• Processed customers’ cash and credit transactions averaging $11,000 daily
• Organized and maintained overall store floor plan
• Assisted customers in fitting room area and returned unwanted floats