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Kyeshia Jaume: in Los Angeles, CA

Kyeshia Jaume

Los Angeles | United States
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Forever 21

Senior Fashion Designer | 05/2021 - 02/2023

• Collaborate with tech design team in weekly fit sessions to ensure proper fit of Plus product • Manage exclusive dress, bottoms, skirts, one-pieces & jacket design categories for Plus department • Trend & research for Plus customer • Work alongside & build cross-functional relationships with all departments • Collaborate with design manager to present Plus exclusive seasonal product to cross-functional teams • Design Plus-specific styles to suit inclusive body types • Increase sales penetration with Plus exclusive designs
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Cider

Plus Size Design & Brand Consultant | 07/2022 - 07/2022

• Consulted with fast-fashion, China-based DTC brand on Plus Size fashion & consumers • Conducted & lead private fit session to aid manufacturing partners to understand Plus Size fit & design
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Lushious

Brand/Inclusive Size & Fit Consultant | 03/2021 - 06/2021

• Research & collaborate trends with CEO/Designer • Attend & advise product fitting at manufacturer with CEO giving concise feedback on how to adjust garments for fit • Collaborate & work closely with CEO on inclusive designs • Assist in researching & creating size chart utilized in sending to manufacturing partners for size range
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Decor Apparel

Fashion Designer | 02/2019 - 06/2020

• Lead designer for Target RTW Plus Brand Ava & Viv • Lead designer for Walmart Plus Brand Terra & Sky • Lead trend forecasting for Plus-specific trends • Collaborate on designs for special LTO projects • Design & collaborate on Plus-specific & inclusive projects • Source & manage trend-right, seasonal fabrics and trims for upcoming seasons • Communicate & collaborate with overseas development partners • Present current collections to Target design team • Engage in co-design working sessions with Target design team • Yearly travel for inspirational & trend shopping
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lululemon athletica

Brand Consultant | 09/2019 - 09/2019

• Served as trusted counsel to evaluate brand identity and rectify areas of underperformance. • Provided sound judgement as advisor to BSI design team and design director. • Developed forward-thinking strategies and initiatives that ultimately drove brand expansion and increased revenue growth.
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Premme

Freelance Fashion Designer & Model | 08/2016 - 07/2019

• Partnered with co-founders to respond to the need of fashion-forward Plus-Size contemporary apparel by launching designs that maintained an uncompromising sense of style. • Supported efficient flow of operation by building initial tech packs for original design and creating linesheet & flats for initial sampling. • Developed compelling contemporary designs that exceeded client expectations and resulted in increased sales and repeat business. • Modeled for launch campaigns, e-commerce and editorial photoshoots, highlighting collaborative designs and best-selling designs.
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Decor Apparel

Associate Fashion Designer | 04/2018 - 01/2019

• Design lead for Ava + Viv Target branded Plus Size label • Increased overall company adoption rate by 600% for brand • Trend research for Plus market • Designed for special Plus-driven projects for private label brands • Seasonal travel to present collection to brand partners
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Decor Apparel

Assistant Fashion Designer | 01/2017 - 04/2018

• Design team support for Who What Wear Collection for Target label • Collaborated with designers for trend-driven design details • Created & executed tech packs for Woven's, Bottoms and Outerwear categories • Supported designers through design meetings with clients • Researched trends for upcoming design seasons based on concept decks and data-driven research • Supported & created presentation materials for final edit meetings • Supported fittings and fit comments through the tech design team & designers • Collaborated with merchant teams on costing • Communicated with China teams across all development stages
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Decor Apparel

Freelance Assistant Fashion Designer | 08/2016 - 01/2017

• Team support for private label RTW brands • Assisted in tech pack creation & execution • Collaborated with Sr. Designers & Designers to complete collections • Assisted management team with design meetings * Data entry for RTW brands
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FAM Brands

Assistant Designer | 07/2015 - 01/2016

• Generated and edited essential tech packs of new styles and old through PLM system and Excel documents • Assisted and organized incoming strike-offs and lab dips • Took part in fit sessions and worked closely with technical designers • Assisted in creating and editing brand line sheets and catalogs • Created and advised on new seasonal trend color palettes • Attended and contributed to presenting seasonal lines for sales meetings • Contributed to trend research through various media outlets and trend sites • Analyzed the marketplace through frequent competitive shopping trips • Illustrated flat sketches for seasonal concepts and trends • Supported design team by collaborating with the product development, fabric R&D, print design and packaging designers to create future seasonal concepts
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Emperia Handbags

Assistant Designer | 09/2014 - 02/2015

• Assisted in collection design resulting in early collection completion • Completed collection & OEM customer CADS driving customer sales • Tracked & logged samples ensuring proper delivery times • Conducted seasonal handbag trend research to • Maintained & organized swatch libraries • Merchandised the showroom for buyer meetings • Assist the sales team with monthly sample sale events • Produce & maintain seasonal product line sheets to provide the design team and sales team with up-to-date collection information • Created & organized seasonal swatch books for LA & NY showrooms to provide quick access to buyers during meetings
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Kellwood Company

Design Intern | 01/2014 - 03/2014

• Performed general office tasks • Aided in market preparations • Assisted in tech pack corrections and modifications • Facilitate fabric & trim pulls for samples • Completed in-house dyeing processes • Assisted in merchandising samples for buyer meetings • Gained on-hand insight on various industry processes • Attended fit sessions & meetings
Education history
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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising

Professional Designate Associate of Arts | 2013 - 2014

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Utah Valley University

Associate of Arts | 2009 - 2013

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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291