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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Professional Designate Associate of Arts | 2013 - 2014
Utah Valley University
Associate of Arts | 2009 - 2013
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