Sophia Shah: Freelance Design Consultant in Miami, FL

Providing clients with expert industry knowledge to successfully create their brands from concept to product Networking with Texas-based manufacturers and fashion professionals to create partnerships Researching trends and competition for each client's individual goals Directing the vision of the brand and story to align with the design process Presenting seasonal mood boards and design sketches Creating production-ready tech packs for the approved designs Working with 3D design technology to conduct virtual fittings for a timely and accurate prototyping process Sourcing fabrics and trims for each client project Facilitating all communications with factories, locally or overseas to complete the project.

Working directly under the VP of design to drive the business forward Responsible for designing denim bottoms & jackets for the JAG Jeans brand Identifying key design, marketing, and packaging strategies to grow the business Preparing trend direction boards and concepts for color Present the lines to Sales and cross-functional teams Lead cross-functional team meetings to achieve bulk standards Preparing tech packs for sampling and SMS Communication with overseas sample rooms for developing samples Leading fittings to ensure desired fit and aesthetic Leading integration with PLM software

Responsible for designing denim bottoms & jackets for the Nine West Jeans brand Present the lines to Sales and cross-functional teams every season Preparing trend direction boards and concepts for color Lead cross-functional team meetings to achieve bulk standards Oversee development for all aspects including fabric, trims & packaging Preparing tech packs for sampling and SMS Communication with overseas sample rooms for developing samples Leading fittings to ensure desired fit and aesthetic Identifying key marketing and packaging strategies to grow the business

Designing bottoms and jacket assortment for Nine West and Miracle Body brands. Present the lines to Sales and Design teams. Work closely with factories to achieve bulk standards for washes and colors Develop new fabrications, trims and washes for each season to elevate the product. Collaborating with our cross-functional teams Maintaining all line sheets and CAD artwork for internal and sales initiatives. Provide recommendations regarding seasonal trends, edits to the line, and new concepts Communication with sample rooms for all styles through the proto development phase and SMS Lead fittings to achieve the desired fit for production.

Technical design for Men's and Women's collections Creating and updating tech packs with detailed technical information Communicated with overseas manufacturing Sourced fabrics and manufacturing on the local and international scale

Assisted the head designer with seasonal design platforms and concepts through market research Designed tops and bottoms for tennis, yoga, and swim categories Created project boards Maintained production cycle calendar Created technical specification packs Point of contact with overseas manufacturers to coordinate design specifications Reviewed quality and fit specifications from salesman samples to pre-production Lead prototype fit meetings and conference

Point of contact with overseas manufacturers to coordinate design specifications Reviewed quality and fit specifications from salesman samples to Pre-Production Lead prototype fit meetings and conference calls with vendors tracked and managed production calendar Managed the sample room staff to increase productivity Tracked and facilitated approvals for lab dips and trims.