Ololade C. Olamigoke: Design Freelancer, Consultant in los angeles, CA

Design and create statement jewelry by hand. Inspired by the need to express the authentic creative voice, and the dichotomy existing between organic and industrial elements. Bone and stone beads created by West African artisans are layered with hand-made hardware components along with vintage sourced hardware bits and pieces. The resulting work are visually impactful statements of style.

Working with Clients to identify brand needs and goals. Providing support in various areas throughout the design process to ensure brand growth and success. Services offered are catered to the need of the Client, some of which include: design concept development, sketching, line building, fit corrections (abroad & locally), vendor sourcing, material sourcing and development management, CAD renderings, trend research. Product categories include: footwear, handbags, small leather goods and accessories.

Working with Clients to identify brand needs and goals. Providing support in various areas throughout the design process to ensure brand growth and success. Services offered are catered to the need of the Client, some of which include: design concept development, sketching, line building, fit corrections (abroad & locally), vendor sourcing, material sourcing and development management, CAD renderings, trend research. Product categories include: footwear, handbags, small leather goods and accessories.

Design and create statement jewelry by hand. Inspired by the need to express the authentic creative voice, and the dichotomy existing between organic and industrial elements. Bone and stone beads created by West African artisans are layered with hand-made hardware components along with vintage sourced hardware bits and pieces. The resulting work are visually impactful statements of style.

With creative direction from Owner & Creative Director, designed Joie Spring 2012 collection $125.00-$250.00 Corrected fit, pattern, construction of footwear protos through SMS samples Managed development process through daily communication with overseas vendors and suppliers Created collection technical packs sent to overseas factories Sourced leathers, components, vendors locally and abroad Researched design concepts and runway trends Shopped vintage and flea markets for design references Managed leather, hardware, component development with overseas suppliers

With creative direction from Owner & Creative Director, designed Joie Spring 2012 collection $125.00-$250.00 Corrected fit, pattern, construction of footwear protos through SMS samples Managed development process through daily communication with overseas vendors and suppliers Created collection technical packs sent to overseas factories Sourced leathers, components, vendors locally and abroad Researched design concepts and runway trends Shopped vintage and flea markets for design references Managed leather, hardware, component development with overseas suppliers

Sketched patterns and created technical specs from prototype to confirmation samples Assisted during technical shoe corrections Overseas travel to Brazil to follow development of prototype and Lot samples Sourced leathers, fabrics and ornamentation for each development season

Sketched patterns and created technical specs from prototype to confirmation samples Assisted during technical shoe corrections Overseas travel to Brazil to follow development of prototype and Lot samples Sourced leathers, fabrics and ornamentation for each development season

Designed junior contemporary footwear brand with $35 million in revenue Made technical footwear corrections to samples throughout entire development process from protos to production stages Traveled 4-6 times a year for development to Brazil and China Researched trends, pulled design concepts, created mood boards for each design season Maintained daily correspondence with overseas factories to follow development Attended leather shows and trend forecast meetings, sourced materials for each design season Presented design groups to Vince Camuto, buyers, and Committee on Design Created specs, line-sheets, design packets for factories and sales team

Designed junior contemporary footwear brand with $35 million in revenue Made technical footwear corrections to samples throughout entire development process from protos to production stages Traveled 4-6 times a year for development to Brazil and China Researched trends, pulled design concepts, created mood boards for each design season Maintained daily correspondence with overseas factories to follow development Attended leather shows and trend forecast meetings, sourced materials for each design season Presented design groups to Vince Camuto, buyers, and Committee on Design Created specs, line-sheets, design packets for factories and sales team

Created, prepared and corrected handbag development spec sheets for factory production Used Illustrator to create hardware designs from direction from head designer Prepared sample cards for factory submission; created design boards

Identified vision of each design concept of Client. Worked with Client to build from original concepts to designed styles. Each design was sketched and technical spec'ed, ready for proto development submission. Samples were later were used for runway shows in Brooklyn, NY.

Identified vision of each design concept of Client. Worked with Client to build from original concepts to designed styles. Each design was sketched and technical spec'ed, ready for proto development submission. Samples were later were used for runway shows in Brooklyn, NY.

Created, prepared and corrected handbag development spec sheets for factory production Used Illustrator to create hardware designs from direction from head designer Prepared sample cards for factory submission; created design boards

Belt & Handbag Design Summer Associate Created 30 belt designs for 3 brands; presented to design, sales and merchandising teams Designed hardware and belts using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop; hand sketching Spec designs for submission to production Created trend/mood boards, sample cards, and researched trends

Accessories Design Freelancer Assisted Product Manager in designing handbags, belts, hats and small leather goods for the Fall 2008 design concept book Made corrections to Summer 2008 protos; prepared comments for the factory Prepared boards for Fall 2008 collection design process

Accessories Design Freelancer Assisted Product Manager in designing handbags, belts, hats and small leather goods for the Fall 2008 design concept book Made corrections to Summer 2008 protos; prepared comments for the factory Prepared boards for Fall 2008 collection design process

Belt & Handbag Design Summer Associate Created 30 belt designs for 3 brands; presented to design, sales and merchandising teams Designed hardware and belts using Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop; hand sketching Spec designs for submission to production Created trend/mood boards, sample cards, and researched trends

Hand sketched & color rendered upper designs Material sourcing at leather trade shows and local vendors; trend and inspiration research Attended fitting meetings

Hand sketched & color rendered upper designs Material sourcing at leather trade shows and local vendors; trend and inspiration research Attended fitting meetings