Larissa Lee: Creative Director in Irvine, CA

Designed 80+ print designs to showcase at Premiere Vision Paris/NY 2021

• Presented seasonal trend/culture analysis, retail reports and various collection ideas to CCO, Dorian Lightbown • Developed print /knitwear designs and supported CAD team with production and communication btw/ mills in Asia

• Worked closely with CCO, Dorian Lightbown to create seasonal theme and color/concept. • Led all company Design Kick-off Meeting every season presenting trend/culture analysis and new art/textiles/silhouette direction to guide designers and merchants • Traveled with CCO to London, Paris, Milan, Florence, Seoul, Shanghai for Trend Inspiration and R+D (Participated at Pitti Filati, purchased prints and knit swatches at PV, sampled fabrics at KPNY, and Spinexpo) • Collaborated with senior designers to bring concept through to finished products (Production Support) • Spearheaded a line development for Nordstrom Anniversary and specials for Bloomingdales, Saks Off and Stitch Fix • Liaised with Marketing team to illustrate brand's DNA in Social Media channels (Instagram, Pinterest, & Tumblr) • Liaised with Merchandising team in creating product knowledge guide for direct customers and the retailers

• Developed 200+ print designs with multiple colorways to showcase at Paris PV 2012 S/S and 2013 F/W (Customers to highlight: Vivienne Westwood, Max Mara, Cotelac, Victor & Rolf, and Maison Kitsune) • Developed a collection of print designs for Cerruti 1881's menswear printed shirts • Partnered with CAD team to support production for Gucci, Jean Paul Gautier, Moschino and Helmut Lang

• Developed 6 print designs for skirt special for Nordstrom which recorded the highest ST in Apr 2011 • Supported Senior knitwear designers by creating Teckpaks, updating sketches and developing knit swatches

• Supported the creative directors; Alexa Adams and Flora Gills with F/W 2010 runway preparation (fitting garments, draping, researching materials, drawing embroidery layouts and production) • Designed and constructed 3 leather belts, which were showcased at F/W 2010 runway