Design Team Lead

Creative & Design

-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

Jewelry Designer and Product Development Manager

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

Accessories Designer

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

Jewelry Designer

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

Jewelry Designer / Business Development Assistant

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

Clothing Designer

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

Costume Designer

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

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Kimberly Kyne: Design Team Lead in LOS ANGELES, CA

Kimberly Kyne

Otis College of Art And Design