Julie Casillas: in Long Beach, CA

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, 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

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