Director- Juniors & Kids Denim & Hard Wovens

Top Management

Reliable, motivated problem solver with a keen understanding of all aspects of the design process.
Experienced in line planning, sourcing, product developement, garment dye & denim wash techniques.
Skilled in rendering from conceptual discussion & quick study sketching to presentation
illustration. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.

• Responsible for brand "re-launch"; created new aesthetic and concept for Artisan
• Designed and developed full programs in knits, denim & leather as well as ready-to-wear
collection
• Worked directly with vendors on all brand direction including wash standards, dye & distress
techniques, prints, artwork & embellishments
• Developed new brand production infrastructure; put in place development and production means
both domestic and import
• Managed entire collection from sourcing through pre-production
• Produced & styled photoshoots & branded content

Creative Director

• Responsible for all aspects of the business from line conception to sales to PR & Marketing
• Developed overall look and aesthetic of the women's collection including denim, silks, knits & fully fashioned sweaters
• Responsible for entire collection development, sampling, pre-production and QC
• Worked directly with laundry & dye houses on denim & silk wash development

Partner/Design Director

• Created concepts and lineplans for upcoming seasons
• Sourced materials and vendors
• Initiated knit & leather programs
• Managed development of samples from pattern to finished garment
• Produced technical flat sketches, hand sketches & mood illustrations
• Fit garments from proto stage through production

Designer

• Develop initial concepts for the line, working closely with the VP of Design
• Gained further experience in import manufacturing, development and sourcing
• Travel to Hong Kong multiple times yearly to fit with overseas vendors
• Partnering with Merchandising team to meet SKU plan and business needs
• Used market experience to create trend driven capsules
• Developed "Speed-To-Market" product across all design categories
Current/Elliott

Trend & Immediates Designer, Soft Wovens Designer

September 2007- May 2008
• Dealt specifically with all accessories
• Invoicing and returning samples as well as checking in and out items for photo shoots
• Assisted in placing sample requests, lookboards and photo shoots

Intern

• Marketing, advertising and special events coordination
• Planned two spring social luncheons and launch party for M Missoni flagship store
What Comes Around Goes Around

Spring 2006 Intern

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Erynn Kuyt: Director- Juniors & Kids Denim & Hard Wovens

Erynn Kuyt

New York University- Gallatin School

Parsons School of Design