Gabriela Dekanova: in Chicago, IL
Gabriela Dekanova
Chicago | United States
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Interests
Meditation
Self development
Digital drawing
Industries
Fashion
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Work experience
Randa Accessories
Designer | 11/2015 - 07/2020
- Worked as lead designer for Chaps, Dockers and PL Young Men and
developed each brands own unique foot print for a specific department
store customer.
- Kept track of development calendar and samples via PLM system to make
sure product got in on time for specific meetings.
- Traveled internationally for new development and trend research to reduce
sampling and designing time while learning in depth how factories work .
- Presented and discussed products with customers during various meetings
and altered designs further based on specific needs.
- Created specification sheets, tech packs and mood/trend boards In Adobe
Creative Suite according to companys standard.
- Designed belts and buckles for men, women and boys with unique shapes to
help drive company’s sales (Levis, Columbia,BRFS, Old Navy, Target, etc.).
- Created/ altered brand logos and print artwork to help create new and
unique ideas for the brand
- Communicated with overseas factories via email and PLM to clarify ideas/
designs to minimize further sample revisions and time spent on new
development.
- Made sample revisions to ensure smooth production process.
Rowallan of Scotland
Design Intern | 06/2014 - 09/2014
- Made proper specification sheets for handbags and small leather goods in
Adobe Creative Suite to help communicate ideas/ designs with factories.
- Changed product colors in Adobe Photoshop that were then used for
company’s e-store.
- Researched upcoming trends, assisted during weekend sales and promoted
brand via social media to help drive sales.
- Communicated with vendors to endure samples were done correctly.
Calvin Klein
Design Intern | 09/2013 - 11/2013
- Worked with Calvin Klein Platinum and Calvin Klein Specialty Retail teams.
- Made detailed specification sheets and technical drawings for product to
help communicate ideas to the vendors.
- Re- illustrated designs by hand and colored them in Photoshop or Illustrator
to provide more options during each meeting.
Education history
Savannah College or Art and Design BFA
BFA in Accessory Design | 2013 - 2015
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