Design Assistant

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CAITLIN KANE

Education

University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design. May 2011

Major: Apparel Design, Minor in Business Administration

GPA: 3.3/4.0

UD Study Abroad Program, London, UK Fall 2009

ree month experience studying various liberal arts subjects at satellite campus

Independent travel opportunities GPA: 3.6/4.0

Experience

Creative Design Intern, QVC, Inc. May 2010- Current (minimum 20 hours/ week)

Integral member of ve person design team responsible for creation of multiple apparel product lines.

Collaborated with cross functional teams from technical design, CAD, global sourcing, and merchandising.

Assisted with all aspects of the design process including but not limited to:

Researched trends appropriate for target customer; use magazines, forecasting websites, etc.

Sketched technical drawings with Adobe Illustrator, adapted designs based on feedback from designers and buyers.

Assisted CAD department in production of print color ways, plaids, and stripes using NedGraphics.

Prepared presentation boards: TSV boards, seasonal color trend boards.

Maintained fabric and trim libraries.

Organized pantone library;ordered and prepared seasonal color palettes for designers, merchants, and overseas offices.

Supported designers’ training to expedite transition to Adobe Illustrator.

Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with offices in Hong Kong and China to facilitate fabric, trim,

and color way approvals.

Maintained trim approval folders and kept excel spreadsheets current for overseas vendors.

Updated design details and technical drawings in the Matrix PLM system.

Attended and participated in t sessions.

Showroom Assistant, Showroom NY, GIDC. January 2010

Non-pro t outlet to nurture emerging NYC based designers and encourage manufacturing.

Supported marketing director in all aspects of of showroom events.

Provided input to designers and buying offices.

Helped organize and produce marketing events.

Conducted interviews and updated them to blog along with showroom news.

Pulled garments for photo shoots; kept detailed records.

Design Intern, B-Artise Originals. Summer 2009

Assisted freelance designer with all aspects of development of new clothing line for Spring 2010.

Assisted transition from one-of-a-kind vintage creations into mass production market.

Sourced, sketched, made patterns, produced samples, styled during photo shoot, and created line sheets.

Skills

Advanced pro ciency of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Excel, Word, Powerpoint.

Intermediate knowledge of Nedgraphics, Optitex, French language

Honors

Dean’s List: Fall 2007, Fall 2009, Spring 2011

Joan Bernard Award for Excellence in Marketable and Sustainable Design, May 2011

Synergy Fashion Show Blank Canvas Competition- 2nd Place, May 2011

R efer rals

References and portfolio available upon request.

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