Larissa Lee: Creative Director in Irvine, CA
Larissa Lee
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Creative Director
Irvine | United States
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Bobo Print
Creative Director | 03/2020 - Current
Designed 80+ print designs to showcase at Premiere Vision Paris/NY 2021
NIC+ZOE
Designer (Remote at Irvine, CA) | 09/2018 - 12/2019
• 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
NIC+ZOE
Color Concept Design Manager | 12/2011 - 09/2018
• 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
FRIULPRINT Lab
Print Designer | 10/2010 - 10/2011
• 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
NIC+ZOE
Assistant Designer | 06/2010 - 09/2010
• 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
Ohne Titel
Design Intern | 01/2010 - 02/2010
• 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
Education history
Ehwa Womens University
College Credit | 2007 - 2007
Kookje Fashion School
Fashion Design Certificate | 2008 - 2008
Pratt
College Credit | 2004 - 2004
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
BFA | 2005 - 2009
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