Nichole Siegfried: in Boston , MA

• Conceptualize and render men’s bags, belts, small leather goods, socks, jewelry, caps, flip flops, sunglasses, tech accessories, scarves, gloves, umbrellas, underwear and loungewear using Illustrator, Photoshop and hand sketches. • Spec design development and complete tech packs for all product categories. • Research trends and vintage items for seasonal concepts. • Partner with merchant team daily to relay comments to vendors on all developments. • Partner with graphics and CAD teams to design appropriate graphics/pattern for each development. • Prepare all line sheet and concept/seasonal design boards for presentations and floorsets. • Present seasonal lines to CEO and upper management. • Manage and mentor assistant and intern. • Domestic travel for inspiration and vendor meetings (New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago). • International travel for production (Hong Kong, Qingdao).

• Conceptualize and render men’s bags, belts, small leather goods, socks, scarves, umbrellas, cufflinks, tie bars, money clips, suspenders, slippers using Illustrator, Photoshop and hand sketches. • Spec design development and complete tech packs for all product categories. • Design/wax caves, spec and manage hardware developments. • Communicate with factories throughout sampling process/proto review. • Partner with graphics and trim department to design appropriate graphics/pattern for each development. • Follow up on color lab dips for approval. • Prepare all line sheet and concept/seasonal design boards for SVP presentations. • Research trends and vintage items for seasonal concepts. • Assist in managing intern. • Maintain archives of all purchases products and library of accessories.

• Worked with VP of design development in providing documentation of all approved concepts, color palettes, prints, shirting’s and trims to licensee partners. • Assisted in market research and concept development for seasonal rigging and licensing needs. • Assisted VP in seasonal showroom market rigging: coordinated all rigging samples with licensees (footwear, scarves, belts, jewelry etc.) Produced and adjusted samples for rigging needs. • Prepared concept boards for licensee presentations. • Design and color CAD’s using Illustrator and Photoshop. • Administrative duties: scheduling meetings, travel, expense reports etc. for VP.