Skills: Business Strategy · Business Development · Fashion Design · Creative Merchandising · Materials Research · Textile Analysis

Fashion

Creative Agencies

design strategy + creative production + styling curation

Engineering & Production

A passionate and dedicated creative professional specializing in visually compelling designs that balance creativity, functionality, and timeless simplicity. Inspired by nature, architecture, and clothing, the work incorporates rich textures and thoughtful compositions to evoke depth and meaning. Excelling at interpersonal collaborations and driven by meaningful connections, solutions are crafted with a keen eye for detail, resonating with clients and audiences while fostering a sense of authenticity and effortless stillness.

- Collaborate with co-founders on diverse design projects, including graphic design, website curation, brand development, and spatial layouts.
- Source materials such as paper and fabric from local vendors, ensuring quality and alignment with project aesthetics.
- Contribute to spatial design projects by supporting visual aspects, merchandising, layout, and vendor communication for seamless execution.
- Develop “soft brutalism” inspired designs by blending textures, materials, and lighting, while assisting with the research and implementation of innovative design concepts to enhance gry space’s timeless, nature-inspired aesthetic.

Assistant Designer

- Build and maintain relationships with local LA vendors to source quality materials and negotiate pricing, ensuring alignment with design and budget goals.
- Manage the production process from sample development to final manufacturing, ensuring design accuracy, material quality, and timely completion.
- Oversee sample and production approvals, carefully reviewing craftsmanship and consistency to ensure adherence to brand standards.
- Coordinate with designers, artisans, and manufacturers to streamline production, troubleshoot challenges, and improve overall efficiency.

Jewelry Production Manager

- Produced and executed a variety of events, including kodō branded dinners, artist collaborations, private dinners, and pop-ups featuring art, fashion, and culinary elements.
- Designed and developed branded materials such as email newsletters, flyers, and menus, maintaining consistent visual communication and brand identity.
- Coordinated front-of-house logistics, including staffing, role assignments, guest list management, and PR communication, ensuring seamless event operations.
- Collaborated with culinary and bar teams to create custom menus and signature drink offerings tailored to each event’s theme and audience.

Event Manager + Creative Producer

- Managed VENIA’s pop-up in DTLA, achieving sales goals, fostering client relationships, and executing visually compelling merchandising strategies.
- Directly supported the Creative Directors in operating VENIA, including clothing production, technical design, and vendor coordination, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality output.
- Co-produced photoshoots and runway shows, contributing to casting, styling, set direction, pre-planning, curating looks, model management, and supporting overall execution to align with VENIA’s creative vision.
- Curated and supported marketing campaigns, producing photoshoots, planning social media content, and managing the brand’s Instagram presence.

Creative Assistant

- Co-founded and launched VENIA Studio, a subsector of VENIA Collection, designed and built a modular studio space that integrated VENIA atelier, retail, and event functions.
- Curated and produced immersive, educational events in collaboration with artists, chefs, musicians, photographers, etc. prioritizing purposeful storytelling.
- Directed and documented events through photography, videography, and social media content, ensuring cohesive brand storytelling and audience engagement.
- Fostered partnerships and creative collaborations to expand VENIA Studio’s cultural impact, emphasizing education and audience connection in all programming.

Curator + Art Director

- Partnered with clients to design and develop collections for leading brands, including Revolve, Urban Outfitters, and Rent the Runway, with expertise in Activewear, Streetwear, and Contemporary categories.
- Oversaw the full product development and production lifecycle, building and maintaining strong client-factory relationships to ensure seamless collaboration.
- Created detailed and accurate tech packs, incorporating key specifications such as POMs, construction notes, call-outs, and BOMs to support efficient production workflows.
- Conducted thorough sample analyses, participated in in-house fittings, and provided precise fit comments within tech packs to facilitate streamlined international manufacturing.
- Managed sourcing timelines, sample approvals, lab dips, trim development, and key production deadlines to ensure projects remained on schedule.
- Communicated effectively with international factories, delivering regular updates and resolving technical challenges to uphold quality and timelines.

Production and Development + Technical Designer

- Curated the brand identity for the in-house sustainable menswear brand, Re.Purpose, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment with target audience preferences.
- Collaborated with the Creative Director to develop strategic initiatives, oversee brand positioning, and identify opportunities for growth across key markets.
- Led marketing efforts for Re.Purpose, including end-to-end campaign management, creative direction for photoshoots, and fostering relationships with external partners to enhance brand visibility.
- Worked closely with the Product Development team to ensure product quality and design integrity, defining fit standards for in-house brands Re.Purpose and Desert Dreamer, liaising with dye factories to achieve desired finishes, and contributing to the innovation of garment finishing techniques.

Junior Brand Manager

- Conducted research and analysis to identify future trends in graphics and dyes for the junior market, tailoring insights to clients such as Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, PacSun, and Zumiez to support trend-driven product development.
- Collaborated with the Sales Team to present collections and build strong client relationships during meetings with brands like PacSun, Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, Tilly’s, and Windsor.
- Attended trade shows and vendor meetings to gather market intelligence, ensuring alignment with industry trends and consumer demand.
- Monitored online merchandise at Urban Outfitters, PacSun, Tilly’s, and Zumiez to maintain brand integrity by ensuring accurate categorization, imagery, copy, pricing, site placement, and promotional tags.

Merchandiser

- Supported the Design team by updating and maintaining detailed Tech Packs, ensuring all specifications and changes were accurately documented.
- Measured and evaluated incoming Pre-Production (PP) and Top of Production (TOP) samples from factories to ensure alignment with design specifications and quality standards.
- Collaborated with the Product Development team to manage sample workflows, streamline factory communication, and address production-related inquiries.
- Screenprinted Direct-to-Garment (DTG) samples to provide high-quality references for factory production and bespoke designs for private clients.

Internship

Showroom Internship

Sales Associate

Sales Associate + Logistics

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