Julie Loucks

**** *. ** ******* ****. Gardena, CA

acopxw@r.postjobfree.com 310-***-****

Experience...

Designer of Sugar Me Raw LLC (DBA Club Couture) LA, CA

July 2009 to present...

Product: High-End Custom Design Fashion ReadyToWear, Swimwear, Intimates - Client Base: On line, Boutiques, & Salons

? Managed & operated daily requirements of a functioning clothing line

? Incorporated seasonal concept ideas, directional pieces, and color stories

? Developed sketches & pattern sheets

? Draped & created working patterns, then prepared cut & sew sheets

? Fabricated first samples and oversaw development of garment with manufacturer

? Archived garment details, shopped jobbers for fabric

? Photographed product ready garment for the web and consumer

Associate Designer at Miken Clothing LA, CA

Dec. 2007 to Feb. 2009

Product: Junior Activewear - Client Base: Target, JC Penney, Buckle, Macy?s

? Supervised each room of design for the division

? Shopped current trends and styles to refashion for current market or store appointment

? Collaborated working patterns with patternmakers and oversaw construction of samples with cutters & sewers

? Established working relationships with vendors

Associate Designer at Larry Hansel Clothing Company Commerce, CA

Feb. 2007 to Nov. 2007

Product: Junior Contemporary - Client Base: Nordstrom, Buckle, Tilly?s, Hot Topic, Torrid - Brand Names: MiMi Chica & Rampage

? Issued sketches to patternmakers with directional shaping for first samples and oversaw development of garments

? Refashioned garments in fittings with style & shape changes for the most efficient cost

? Interpreted seasonal trends for garment ingredients, sourced fabrics and trims

? Developed sketches with key fabrications, incorporated embellishments

? Worked together with sales on the development of buyer requests

Associate Designer at Lotta Designs New York Inc. LA, CA

Jan. 2006 to Feb. 2007

Product: Better Contemporary & Resort Wear - Client Base: Victoria Secret, Lotta Boutique, & High-End Boutiques

? Formulated design through international and domestic manufactures, purchased artwork, fabrics and trims

? Implemented creative decisions with the developing of samples and creating new trim ideas

? Prefabricated the layout and design for overseas print development

? Merchandised outfits for look books, coordinated photo shoots, and hosted line reviews

Design Director Assistant to 3 Private Brands at Tarrant Apparel Group LA, CA

Jan. 2005 to Jan. 2006

Product: Junior Contemporary & Fashion Denim - Client Base: Nordstrom, Macy?s, Online

Brand Names: American Rag Tops & Bottoms, Beyonce ?House of Dereon? & Jessica Simpson ?Princy?

Associate Designer at Strategic Partners Inc. Pacoima, CA

June 2003 to Jan. 2005

Product: Dickies, Medical Scrubs & School Uniforms? trademarked and copyrighted

Client Base: Target, Wal*Mart, Cherokee, JC Penney, Ma & Pa Stores

Accomplishments...

I graduated The Art Institute of California-Hollywood ?03 with placement in our Fashion Show. The Apparel

News favorably mentioned my attention to cuts, construction, and detail. An additional honor was rendering

costume design for The Fab Four a Beatles? cover band, LA. I was a Lab Instructor, interned at Tag Apparel,

Rancho Dominquez, and began working as a Design Assistant at La Belle Fashions, LA all before graduating.

Skilled both Technically & Manually...

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