PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE DESIGNER
November 2019 - Present
-Full package lounge, resortwear, and swimwear design
-Design consulting and administrative services
-E-commerce and customer service support
POST SURF COLLECTIVE
May 2020 - Present
Co- Founder + Designer
www.shoppostsurf.com
FREE PEOPLE: ASSOCIATE DESIGNER INTIMATES & LOUNGE
Philadelphia, PA | April 2019 - October 2019
-Oversee design development of new monthly product lines with focus on interesting and innovative silhouettes and details to continually push the Free People product Â
-Facilitate all processes from design, technical specifications, fit and final approvals of product developed with market vendors
-Mock and sketch new ideas for each monthly delivery with a focus on emerging market trendsÂ
-Work closely with product development associates, buyer, and technical designers to maintain design integrityÂ
- Consistently generate solutions to costing and garment construction challenges
-Present all bi- weekly and monthly design meetings to upper management
-Research and communicate all print direction to print designer and work with buyer to color all lounge product
FREE PEOPLE : ASSISTANT DESIGNER INTIMATES & HEAVY KNITS
Philadelphia, PA | August 2015-April 2019
-Utilized hand sketching & mock ups to clearly present new design ideas to the team
-Researched trends and shop into new ideas to put together a balanced assortment for future collections
-Worked daily in web PLM to maintain style and quality status
-Prepared design and artwork packages for each style to clearly communicate details to vendor
-Worked closely with technical designer to ensure correct garment specifications and fit
-Maintained communication with overseas vendors to support design integrity through development process
FREE PEOPLE: DESIGN ASSISTANT INTIMATES & LOUNGE
August 2015 - November 2016
-Supported team with daily PLM updates and vendor approval emails
-Sketched and mock into new ideas to present to upper management
-Assisted in fittings by taking notes and relaying all information to the team
-Supported senior designer in researching and presenting current market trends
-Put together detailed design packages to send to vendors
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WILDFOX: SWIM & INTIMATES DESIGN ASSISTANT
Los Angeles, CA | January 2015- August 2015
-Assisted in Swim, Coverups, Intimates, and Lingerie design development
-Assembled graphic tech packs to assure placement, pantone, and dimensions were correct -Assisted during fittings and updated fit comments in tech packs
-Researched inspiration and trends for future development
-Prepared hand drawn and CAD illustrations to communicate design ideas
-Participated in local factory visits to oversee development process of product
COIN 1804 : DESIGN ASSISTANT- WOMENS KNITWEAR
Los Angeles, CA | July 2014-January 2015
-Assisted in sample room management and organization
-Spec all import, TOP, and PP samples
-Created linesheets and edited photos for the website using Adobe CS -Tagged and maintained records of all new samples
-Prepared cutting tickets and oversee fabric inventory for production -Prepared hand drawn and CAD flat illustrations for new design concepts
FOR LOVE AND LEMON : DESIGN & PRODUCTION INTERN
Los Angeles, CA | May 2013-August 2013
-Sourced trim and textiles for future collections
-Drafted and corrected patterns followed by constructing mock-ups
-Assisted in overall product development (Spring/Summer ’14 RTW & lingerie) -Researched trends/inspiration for future collections (RTW, jewelry & lingerie) -Created color stories with hand dyed fabrics
-Compiled mood and inspiration boards
EDUCATION :
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Science: Merchandising & Retail Management
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, May 2014
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NUOVA ACCADEMIA DI BELLE ARTI MILANO
Milan, Italy | Semester Abroad: Spring 2013
Focus: Fashion and Apparel Design
For more information about my experience in the fashion world, please get in touch.