Leigh Anne Cariaga: Designer - Dolce Vita Swimwear in Brooklyn, NY

-Designer of Dolce Vita's debut swimwear collection -Developed design concept to translate a unified aesthetic from footwear line into swimwear -Established brand specific fit alongside technical designer -Attend fittings -Attend print house appointments to select trend right prints for collection -Shop domestic and international markets for inspiration

-Swimwear design (Girls 2-6x/7-16, Missy, Maternity, and Juniors markets for Target, Kohl's, Kmart, and Belk) -Utilizing PLM (product lifecycle management) through online databases to effectively communicate with vendors. (Ex: Target FlexPLM) -Reviewing strike-offs/lab dips for approval/rejection -Managing account books to track trim and fabric development -Creating BOMs to send to factories overseas -Attending fittings with technical design team to review latest fit/production samples for approval/rejection -Attending print house appointments to select brand-right prints for specific customers -Creating color, trend, and fabric/trim board -Local & overseas trim sourcing -Creating/adjusting trim/print placement nestings

-Swimwear design (Girls 2-6x/7-16 and Maternity markets for Target, Kohl's, Kmart, and Belk) -Utilizing PLM (product lifecycle management) through online databases to effectively communicate with vendors. (Ex: Target FlexPLM) -Reviewing strike-offs/lab dips for approval/rejection -Managing account books to track trim and fabric development -Coordinating with in-house sample production team to cut & sew samples for various accounts -Creating color, trend, and fabric/trim board -Local & overseas trim sourcing -Creating/adjusting trim/print placement nestings -Creating cost sheets -Creating write-ups for production

-Creating digital and hand-drawn flat sketches -Organizing components room -Creating and modifying jewelry sample pieces -Creating jewelry specs layouts -Creating and updating collection boards to track approved pieces for production -Updating line sheets with new and current collections -Sourcing locally in the Garment District

Bohemian meets gaucho inspired contemporary womenswear. -Women's apparel and footwear design -Promoted from Intern to Assistant Designer within 3 months -Creating tech packs to submit to overseas factories -Corresponding with overseas factories regarding sampling and production -Reviewing strike-offs, trim samples, and beading layout samples for approval/rejection -Attending fittings with Senior Designer to note any needed corrections -Creating line sheets and look books for Sales Team -Managing design interns

-Swimwear design -Organizing and maintaining samples -Creating and copying patterns -Hand/machine sewing -CADs -Sourcing fabrics and trims locally in the Garment District -Assisting with sample sales

-Creating and copying patterns -CADs -Sourcing fabrics and trims locally in the Garment District -Organizing sample closet and archived patterns