Kimberly Kyne: Design Team Lead in LOS ANGELES, CA

-Directed creative needs for the monthly collections of multiple brands and managed the output of freelance designers -Lead meetings with clients to review collections and ensure aesthetic goals were achieved -Created mood boards, designed packaging, introduced novel fabric treatments, and partnered with brand heads to merchandise collections

Created concept decks outlining quarterly brand direction and presented to the team to guide annual planning processes Prepared detailed product illustrations ensuring the SKU plan needs were met at the category, collection, margin, and price bucket levels Submitted technical packs of approved sketches and managed communication with factories throughout the manufacturing process

Collaborated with Head Designer and CEO to develop monthly collections Functioned as Accessories Department Team Leader to facilitate organized, on-time, and aesthetically cohesive offerings Excelled in presentation and clear communication with crossfunctional partners and product vendors Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment

Created technical sketches, elected gemstones and provided detailed specifications for 25+ design collections Partnered with overseas production manager to review samples and relay revisions Delineated seasonal direction via mood boards and inspiration research Collaborated with brand consultant Ramya Giangola to design limited edition luxury line sold on Net-a-Porter Worked with sales manager to consistently exceed seasonal business goals for DTC and Nordstrom account Managed and trained freelance professionals on creative direction and product development

Partnered with Creative Director to conceptualize ideas for fine jewelry, exotic leather handbags and small goods Hand sketched high-end accessories for namesake label as well as American luxury house, St. John Conducted trend research and worked independently to develop innovative seasonal concepts

Conducted market research to successfully design rings, necklaces, earrings, brooches and bracelets Ideated 2018 lineplan and spearheaded cost effective diffusion line Wore many hats to help with PR, copywriting, photo shoots, brand collaborations and social media content creation

Managed production for Fall 2017 collection (30+ SKUs) Created tops, dresses and designated technical specs for contemporary brand Guest Editor sold at Anthropologie, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales stores across the US

Designed Costumes for Captain America, Star Wars Episode 8 and Ironman using Adobe Illustrator Constructed presentation boards for design meetings in order to garner approvals from film studios NOVEMBER 2014 -MARCH 2016 Accessories Designer | Forever 21 Designed 80+ styles per month Communicated with manufacturers in China and tracked styles in development to ensure stylistic accuracy Collaborated with GMM to ensure timely delivery of handbags and belts

Created and updated CADs and tech packs of shoe designs for both men and women in Adobe Illustrator Devised mock-ups and created presentation boards for design meetings with Creative Director, Scott Sternberg

Assisted design team in preparation for Spring 2013 RTW runway show Crafted handbag mock-ups, hand embellished shoes and handbags, and created jewelry by hand