Marirann Padilla: Novelty Wash Development Coordinator / R&D (Freelance) in los angeles, CA

-Collaborate overall novelty design for strike offs -Sourced and coordinated execution of wash design with factories -Maintain record and reports of developments conducted

-Communicate with design in assisting with development of fabric -Select and categorize fabrics for season inspiration -Partner with PD and Production team for sourcing -Attend Design meetings to update fabric charts

(Textile Design) -Identifying, research and forecast trends and textile trends -Generated textile design / repeating patterns -Created original design print and placement artwork -Manage all aspects of direction and development -Manage and provide proto /sample execution (Project Manager) -Collaborate with client in textile design and aesthetic specs -Maintain record and organize of sample wash specifications etc. -Direct and coordinate with team to ensure all washes and fabrics are executed properly -Follow up and communicated with design teams

-Trend Research -Assist in concept design -Created Flat sketches -Created Tech packs -Coordinated with fabric suppliers, pattern makers, cutting, sewing