PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

I am a Menswear and Womenswear designer with 9 years of industry experience. I have designed for multiple product categories with a focus on strong price/value relationships. I am experienced in CLO 3D, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, PLM, growing direct reports and building relationships with cross functional teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Designer- Menswear/All Categories

UNTUCKit, July 2022 – Present

  • Manages design development of cut&sew, sweaters, outerwear, sport coats, over shirts, bottoms and accessories
  • Researches and identifies trend direction to expand the brand DNA
  • Works closely with the Merchants to development assortment strategies 
  • Partners closely with cross functional teams (Product Development, Production, Technical Design) on sample development, pre-production fittings and overall process improvement for enterprise growth 

Senior Designer- RTW- Blouses, Dresses, Skirts  

INC, Macys, July 2020 – July 2022

  • Managed design development of woven blouses, dresses and skirts as well as knit dresses and skirts
  • Researched and identified trend direction to create innovative and relevant product
  • Spearheaded CLO 3D for the brand
  • Created and presented presentation boards for internal teams and buyers
  • Partnered with industry influencers and creates exclusive drops
  • Worked with the technical design team on sample development and pre-production fittings
  • Created product with strong price/value relationships to reach target requirements
  • Developed direct report by providing learning opportunities and exposure to strategies
  • Traveled internationally for research and development

Senior Designer – Men’s            

Alfani Sportswear, Macys, February 2020- July 2020

  • Managed design development of the total brand (woven shirts, knits, sweaters, bottoms and outerwear)
  • Researches and identifies trend direction and collection concepts to create innovative and relevant product
  • Collaborates with Senior Director to create color stories and concepts
  • Found innovative ways to utilize CLO for sample reduction and development agility
  • Creates and presents presentation boards for internal teams and buyers
  • Works with the technical design team on sample development and pre-production fittings
  • Creates product with strong price/value relationships to reach target requirements
  • Develops direct reports by providing learning opportunities and exposure to strategies 

Designer- Men’s- Knits and Sweaters  

Alfani Sportswear, Macys, February 2019- February 2020

  • Managed design development of sweaters and cut and sew knits
  • Attended mill and vendor meetings each season including travel to Asia
  • Followed up with overseas vendors on a daily basis regarding tech packs, style updates, new developments, and lab dip/strike off and knit down comments
  • Developed direct report by providing learning opportunities and exposure to company strategies

Associate Designer- Men’s- Wovens

Clubroom Sportswear, Macys, August 2017- February 2019

  • Responsible for designing and developing all woven shirts
  • Assists Designer with development of outerwear, bottom and swimwear programs
  • Works closely with overseas and domestic vendors on fabric and style development
  • Owns all color and trim approvals from development to production

Assistant Designer- Men’s- Knits and Sweaters

Alfani Sportswear, Macys, September 2016- August 2017

  • Responsible for designing and developing all cut and sew knits
  • Works closely with overseas and domestic vendors on fabric and style development
  • Attends trade shows and works with domestic swatch vendors for fabric innovation and brand evolution

Assistant Designer- Men’s- Wovens

Alfani Sportswear, Macys, June 2015- September 2016

  • Assists Designer with designing and developing all woven shirts
  • Works closely with overseas and domestic vendors on fabric and style development
  • Attends trade shows and works with domestic swatch vendors for fabric innovation and brand evolution

Stylist- RTW

Polo Ralph Lauren Flagship, August 2014- June 2015

Intern- Men’s Collection

Micheal Kors, September 2012- April 2013