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Apparel Design

Location:
New York, NY
Salary:
55,000
Posted:
February 24, 2015

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ISAIAH ISAAC * * * W * * * t h S t . A p t . * *, N Y, N Y 1 0 0 3 1

CLEMMONS acogky@r.postjobfree.com 609-***-****

EXPERIENCE Macy’s Merchandising Group : Asst. Designer of Hard Pieces and Wovens 2013 - 15

Designs exclusive products and development of trends that support merchandise objectives for the Macy's brand.

Prepare line and presentation materials/set-up for line previews and buy meetings.

Identifies specific materials, color palettes, patterns and prints for the season.

Support SVP of Design, Design manager in managing the needs of the Design Team.

Participate in research and development of seasonal trends.

Creates and distributes fabric development packages.

Creates and distributes color cards, trim cards, and pattern development sheets.

Develops flat mechanical sketches for design development packages (to tech designers and overseas offices).

Create and distribute design development package components.

Selects styles, materials and colors that fit into the program and style plans.

Communicate regularly with product management to share line development direction.

Tracks and approves fabric samples, lap dips, strike-offs, and other development materials.

Attends on comments on fits of garments in fit sessions.

J. Crew : Asst. Designer of Outerwear, Pants, and Accessories 2013

Created tech packs for all styles

Assisted senior designer in fabric coordination

Sketched all styles of necessary product

Created presentations for collaborative projects

Assigned color ways to appropriate styles

Organized fabric assignment to each style

Liaised with production to ensure correct execution

2 0 1 0 - 11

American Apparel : Store Manager

Completes store operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.

Maintains store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.

Achieves financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Visually merchandized the floor and windows for each season focusing on the new trends.

Forecasted trends and ordered new clothing for sale.

Maintains store staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.

2 0 11 - 1 2

T he Art Institite of New York City : Tutor

Taught and assisted students in Patternmaking, Draping, Construction 1, Construction 2, Design Studio 1,2, 3, and Collection

INTERNSHIPS 2012 - 13

The Fashion List : Intern

Directly assisted the Editor in Chief

Assembled database of seasonal fashion events

Researched, fast checked and data entered fashion week

Schedules for London, Milan, Paris and New York

Attended events and reported coverage on the web site

2 0 11

Willamson PR & Showroom

Pulled clothing for stylist and editorials

Documented advertisements and helped create fashion events

Liaised with company constituents in London, Milan, and Paris

Corresponded with all Magazine outlets in Condenast and the Hearst Corporation

SKILLS G raphics / Presentation

Adobe illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro, Microsoft Word,

Technical Design / Construc tion

Proficient in machine and hand sewing. Proficient pattern maker. Intermediate knit and crochet skills.

C reative Production

Creative Concept Consultant, Art Direction, Director of Photography, Wardobe / Editiorial Stylist, Executive Producer

Languages

English and Intermediate Spanish

ACHIEVMENTS 2013

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week

Showcased Senior Thesis collection in The Theatre at Lincoln Center

Created a twenty seven piece, seven outfit Men's and Women's Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection

2012

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week

Showcased Junior collection in the Studio at Lincoln Center

Created a nine piece, four outfit capsule Women’s Resort 2013 Collection

EDUCATION 2012

The Art Institute of New York City

Associate Of Applied Sciences Graduate, Fashion Design

Fashion Society, Fashion Show Production, Model Casting



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