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Creative Director

Creative & Design

I am a Designer residing in New York City. My passion belongs to all things design,
bbuilding and creating detailed innovations that advance the visual aesthetic. I thrive on all things
Tthat have a functional purpose and love to find clever ways to celebrate the past. My
Ddedication and continuous research approach have proven to be the archetype of elegant
Rrefinement. I believe that one of the best way to communicate a powerful message is through
Llike minded collaboration. I have previously held creative positions for the design houses of
CCalvin Klein, John Varvatos, Banana Republic, Comune, Orthodox and Zhandra Rhodes of London.  

https://www.theotherside.studio/

• FOUNDER OF CREATIVE LAB THAT OFFERS FULL PACKAGE DESIGN PORTFOLIO FROM BRANDING,
  PRINT & SOCIAL MARKETING, TO GARMENT MANUFACTURING. 

• CLIENTS INCLUDED SUCH BRANDS AS TOTOKAELO, HABELIS, INCLUSIVE / EXCLUSIVE, AWAER & RULES OF ENGAGEMENT.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTION & DESIGN CONTINUITY OF WOVEN DEPARTMENT INCLUDING TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR,
  SHIRTINGS, PANTS, SHORTS & DENIM.

• MANAGED DESIGN TEAM OF 8 PEOPLE.

• WORKED WITH DIRECTORS TO CREATE COLOR / CONCEPT INCLUDING DENIM, SPORTSWEAR & TAILORING FLOWS.

• PRESENTED MONTHLY CONCEPTS TO CROSS FUNCTIONAL PARTNERS IN BOTH NY & SF OFFICES.

• GAVE TEAM WEEKLY GOALS TO INNOVATE IDEAS IN BOTH FABRIC, DETAIL & SILHOUETTE FOR OUR GLOBAL CUSTOMER.

Design Director 

• PRESENTED ALL HAND SKETCHES & DESIGN CONCEPTS TO JOHN TO REFINE DESIGN CONCEPT.

• WORKED WITH TEAM TO SPOTLIGHT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN DESIGN & OVERSEAS FACTORIES.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR BUILDING SEASONAL COLOR PALETTE BASED ON PRECISE DIRECTION FROM SR. DESIGN DIRECTOR.

• COORDINATED WITH FABRIC / TRIMS TEAMS TO ORGANIZE & REVAMP LIBRARIES AS WELL AS SOURCE NEW PRODUCTS.

• PARTNERED WITH TECH TEAM DURING FITTINGS TO FINE TUNE PROTOS & SMS.

Sr. Designer

• WORKED DIRECTLY WITH VP OF DESIGN TO DEVELOP & CREATE TECHNICAL OUTERWEAR / BOTTOMS COLLECTION.

• TRAVELED TO CHINA OFFICE FOR FITTINGS AND PROTO COMMENTS.

• DIRECTED & PLANNED SEASONAL DESIGN TRIPS TO EUROPE SHOOTING PHOTOS USED FOR INTERNAL INSPIRATION.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING DESIGN MEETINGS TO UPPER MANAGEMENT OUT LINING DIRECTION & THEME.

• MANAGED ASSISTANT, INTERNS AS WELL AS DOMINATED AS KEY TEAM LEADER FOR MENS DEPT.

• WORKED HAND IN HAND WITH TECH TEAM INSURING THAT ALL FIT AND DETAILS WERE EXECUTED PROPERLY.

• ORGANIZED SEASONAL LINE PLAN WITH MERCHANDISERS TO REFINE COLLECTION FOR REGIONAL BUYERS.

• RESPONSIBLE FOR CONCEPTUALIZING, DESIGNING, HAND / COMPUTER SKETCHING, TECH PACKING ALL CATEGORIES.

• CREATED COLOR STORY EACH SEASON TO DEVELOP SHIRTING PLAIDS / PRINTS, WASH TECHNIQUES & DISTRESSING.

• TRAVELED TO CHINA/JAPAN TO WORK ONE-ON ONE WITH MERCHANDISERS TO CORRECT SAMPLE & PRODUCTION.
   ISSUES, VISIT FACTORIES, & SOURCE NEW FABRICS / TRIMS.

• LED ALL DEVELOPMENT / PRODUCTION FITTINGS FROM 1ST PROTO THROUGH PP, & TOP’S.

• DESIGNED OUTERWEAR / WOVEN’S PROGRAMS FOR PRIVATE LABEL BUSINESS.

Head Designer

• WORKED DIRECTLY WITH HEAD DESIGNER TO CREATE COHESIVE OUTERWEAR COLLECTION.

• COMMUNICATED DAILY WITH OVERSEAS FACTORIES VIA EMAIL & SKYPE.

• WORKED SIDE BY SIDE WITH ASSISTANT DESIGNERS TO TRAIN & ALLOCATED PROJECTS.

• MONITORED WIP REPORT TO ASSURE SMS WERE SHIPPED ON TIME.

• STYLED, COORDINATED / COPY WROTE ALL VERBIAGE FOR ALL CATALOGUE, LOOK BOOKS & PRESS KITS.

• HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN ILLUSTRATOR, PHOTOSHOP, INDESIGN, EXCEL, & KEYNOTE.

• WORKED DIRECTLY WITH CREATIVE DIRECTOR TO GATHER INSPIRATION & BUILD INNOVATIVE IDEAS.

• DESIGNED FULL PRIVATE LABEL COLLECTION OF VICE AND VIRTUE.

• STRONG WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ALL MEN’S WEAR CATEGORIES, EMPHASIZING OUTERWEAR & WOVEN’S . 

Designer

• LIVED AND WORKED DIRECTLY WITH ZHANDRA RHODES AT HER STUDIO IN LONDON.

• CREATED SMALL WOMEN’S COLLECTION BASED ON SPHERICAL SHAPES.

• EMPHASIZED FREE HAND SKETCHING, PATTERN MAKING, SEWING, & FABRIC PRINTING.

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