Marissa Harris: Senior Designer Swimwear & Loungewear in los angeles, CA

Item based company covering all categories. Jump on trends, plan & execute product & speed to market. Hands on – fabric/trim/color research, Design & Development from concept to production. Oversee design room, sample room, graphics department. Oversee preparation for merchandising meetings, style outs, and presentations, including sample racks, line sheets, presentation boards and any other necessary presentation materials. Immediate positive results.

Developed, designed and merchandised 12 deliveries per year in all categories, from concept to production in a fast paced environment. Created multiple top sellers, as well as implemented immediate injection capsules on a timely basis. Directed artwork for allover prints as well as graphics for screen prints. Created storyboards for adoption meetings. Created effective selling tools for the sales team. Seasoned traveler in the European market for research and development of fresh silhouettes, prints, color, fabric and trim. Traveled to China to work with various agents to oversee and perfect proto’s, conducted fittings and inspect production along with research and development. Initiated a proven monthly selling strategy to create brand awareness and generate sales either by highlighting key items thru advertising e-blasts or in store sales incentives.

Owner/Creative Director of Zola inc. clothing company. Specialized in the better contemporary market in sportswear, dresses & lingerie. Sold to over 300 accounts domestically and internationally. Developed the private label division for Bebe, Guess, Arden B, and Cache. Sold directly to Department stores and specialty stores: Nordstrom, Macy’s, Bloomingdales, & Henri Bendel. Worked with the sales team at trade shows, Magic & Coterie to produce positive results.