Julie Casillas: in Long Beach, CA
Julie Casillas
Long Beach | United States
Skills
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Interests
Baking and cosmetics
Industries
Fashion
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Work experience
Secret Charm LLC
Head Designer | 02/2020 - 04/2020
Secret Charm LLC, Los Angeles, Ca February 2020 - April 2020
Senior Designer (Junior and Girls)
Designed and developed Junior Dress line and Sportswear in both woven and knit fabrication. Specifically in growing Ross and Tilly’s business.
• Collaborated with Design Director and Sales Team in executing line presentations
• Managed the Design process from conception through to final styling and merchandising
• Initiated all Sketches, Tech Packs and involved with Tech Design
• Sourcing/communicating with overseas factories
• Maintained close relationship with cross-functional teams and departments to create a streamline process
Avalon Apparel / Mimi Chica LLC
Head Designer | 05/2008 - 02/2020
Avalon Apparel / Mimi Chica LLC, Los Angeles, Ca 2008- 2020
Senior Designer (Junior / Missy Dresses and Sportswear)
Creatively/Designing accordingly to the current trends for all major markets, primarily
focusing on Burlington, Ross, Rack, TJMax, Cato, Maurice’s and Stein Mart
• Conducting market research to identify new trends, fabric and techniques and seeking designs inspiration
• Implemented all creative ideas into proto types with consideration of cost and deliveries
• Collaborated with team members to select seasonal themes, make edits to the line and creative concepts
• Initiated all flat sketches, line sheets and Cads
• Assisted design team in executing Tech Packs
• Created/implement new fabric design print, wash treatments and trims
• Managed and coordinated production orders with cross-functional teams and departments
• Directed fittings and final approvals and trim development
• Sourcing/communicating with overseas factories
• Styled photos shoots for prints packages as selling tools
Larry Hansel Clothing, LLC
Designer | 05/2007 - 01/2008
Larry Hansel LLC, Los Angeles, Ca 2007-2008
Designer ~Product Development Private Label Accounts
• Collaborated with Design Director, managed design process from concept to finish product
• Coordinating all special request with customers
• Initiated all Sketches, Tech Packs and Line Sheets
• Maintain close relationship with Tech Design and Production teams
California Concept
Associate Designer | 08/1998 - 05/2007
California Concept, Gardena, Ca 1998-2007
Associate Designer ~Missy Contemporary Dresses
• Worked directly with head designer and responsible for executing the design development
• Responsible for hand sketches and line sheets
• Initiated Cost Sheets and Tech Packs
• Maintain close relationship with all departments and involve in all approvals
Education history
Brooks College
Associates of Arts Degree | 1986 - 1988
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