Fashion

Meditation

Self development

Digital drawing

- 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.

Designer

- 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.

Design Intern

- 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.

Find out detailed information about Gabriela Dekanova,  in Chicago, IL

Gabriela Dekanova: in Chicago, IL

Gabriela Dekanova

Savannah College or Art and Design BFA