SUSAN K AY

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Brooklyn, NY 11201 E: acgh91@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

DESIGNER- Boys New York, NY

Tommy Hilfiger April 2014- Present

Responsible for designing four different categories (Fashion Knits, Fleece, Outerwear, Pants)

-Work with design team for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis;

develop concepts, pull fabrics, inspiration sample shopping, prepare mock ups

-Develop strong working relationships with cross functional team members (Merchandising,

Production, and Graphics) through communication and problem solving

-Responsible for directing all initial fittings with Technical Design team.

-In charge of the design, development, selection and approval of materials, trims, silhouettes,

colors and patterns for area of responsibility

DESIGNER New York, NY

Appaman Inc May 2011- April 2014

Responsible for designing five lines each season

(Boys, Girls, Baby, Fine Tailoring, Accessories)

-Directed extensive trend research, theme inspiration, color and fabric direction to

produce an original collection

-Developed and executed all detailed design packages and technical specs

-Responsible of tracking all samples and attend fittins so that design is executed

-Merchandised whole collection

-Helped direct and style catalogue photoshoots

-Travelled to China and L.A. Rosebowl for development- choosing fabrics, trims, and

vintage samples

Delivered Results:

-Earned accredidation for generating the highest sales for the company

-Received press recognition, which further promoted the brand and open more accounts,

such as Bloomingdales.

DESIGNER New York, NY

Poppin November 2010-April 2011

Helped manage and develop the back to school product line

-Collaborated with head designer for trend research, retail for inspiration, and color direction

-Designed prints and graphic artwork

-Prepared design packages

FREELANCE DESIGNER New York, NY

Brooks Brothers August - November 2010

Assisted the Head Designer with designing FW11 Kids Collection

-Researched new inspiration, colors and prints

-CAD Boys and Girls flats

-Developed and produced prints, stripes, and graphics

STYLIST ASSISTANT New York, NY

Laura Ferrara May - December 2009

Assisted at photoshoots for magazines and commercial such as espana vogue, instyle, elle,

bath and body works

Education

Parsons New School of Design N ew York, NY 2006-2010

BFA Fashion Design

Award

Parsons 2010 Childrenswear Design of the Year

Publication

Fall 2010 Kidswear Magazine, Interview.com, Re fi nery29, Style.com

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