Mirja Bauer: Senior Print Designer in Brooklyn, New York
Mirja Bauer
Senior Print Designer
Brooklyn | United States
Interests
Running
Skateboarding
Outdoor
Painting
Volunteering
paddle boarding
Industries
Skate
Snow
Surf
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Work experience
Ripndip
Design Consultant | 09/2015 - Current
Design Consultant for a LA based Skate company from Miami
Achievements:
-Increasing sales by 2000% from Fall 15 to Fall 16
-Working directly with the CEO to manage art direction for lookbooks, publications, ads and creating large scale display artwork for tradeshows and THRASHER video launch parties
-Design of the first LA Pop Up store at the Known gallery, including 3D art installation and POS materials
-Maximizing sales for the web store and distributor orders in partnership with the Sales team by designing with cost in mind and reinventing previous bestseller styles for new collections
-Partner with Zumiez to maximize SMU orders and design Zumiez exclusive products
- Introduction of new Women's, Underwear and Home product line for Zumiez
-Overseeing of Junior designer to make sure all Graphics for print and media are executed to a high standard
Z.A.K.
Lead Designer | 11/2014 - 09/2015
www.zakbrand.com
- Turned around a struggling brand by implementing a new branding strategy through redesign of the company logo, analysis of the market and design directions in line with the new image
- Negotiated with suppliers to reduce sample cost to 0 by placing bulk orders strategically
- Launched Z.A.K’s first ever denim line: Created a slim fit and regular fit denim block in line with the brand customer, development from Pattern to Sample stage working closely with the denim factory in China to ensure all fit details and design details were followed for successful samples
- Increased Private label sales by creating new denim designs: During my time at Z.A.K. I designed 12 new styles and washes, which were all successfully tested in Ross stores and then rolled out. This increased the sales plan by 150%
Various brands
Freelance Designer | 01/2013 - 10/2014
Freelance work - Men's Apparel, Graphics, Prints and Accessories
Industry: Action Sports, Skate, Streetwear, Surfwear, Outdoor and Contemporary Menswear
Clients include:
MISHKA NYC (NY) - Streetwear ( Cut & Sew, Graphics and Prints )
SOULLAND (Copenhagen) - Contemporary Menswear ( Cut & Sew, Prints and Textiles )
Sub_Urban Riot (LA) - Menswear ( Graphics )
Design & Assembly (LA) - Accessories
Coolcat
Head of Menswear | 12/2011 - 01/2013
www.coolcat.nl
- Increased productivity and efficiency of the Design department through management and training of the Men’s and Boys designers
- Gave regular internal Presentations to Sales Team and Directors to show design direction and impact on Sales for the Men’s department
- Increased profitability through weekly Bestseller assessment and sales analysis and collection adjustments
- Fashion forward collection concepts through targeted competitor shopping, tradeshows, fabric markets, inspiration trips and use of trend forecasting websites
Fen church International LTD
Menswear Designer | 04/2007 - 03/2011
Menswear Designer multi product (Jersey, Wovens, Knitwear, Denim)
Started as Design Assistant and was promoted to Menswear and Accessories Designer
Achievements:
-Increased market share by identifying socks and underwear as new potential markets; development from concept through to finished product which increased SMU orders by 30%
-Regularly attended tradeshows in Europe and Asia to stay informed of emerging trends
-Introduced a trim stock control system to reduce wastage and streamline the use of trims
-Increased the sale of Custom Tees by finding new artists at shows and local exhibitions and collaborating with them to create innovative graphics that comply with the brand’s image.
Education history
Instituto Marangoni
Technical Degree | 2002 - 2003
London Metropolitan University
BA Hons | 2003 - 2006
London College of Fashion
Certificate | 2008 - 2008
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