jenni wright **** Baseline Rd. #*** Tempe, AZ ****3
p. 630-***-**** e.
abh90l@r.postjobfree.com
objective: I plan to apply the knowledge that
I have received at The Illinois Institute of
Art, plus my own innovative, unique ideas and
industry experiences to further the success of
your company.
skill set:
industry: Clothing Construction- Textile Design - Flat Patternmaking -
Computer Design - Fashion Sketching & Illustration - Draping - Computer
Patternmaking - Production Systems - Product Development - Surface Design -
Woven Structures - Knitwear Design
technical: U4ia - Adobe Photoshop - Adobe Illustrator - Gerber Garment
Technology - PDM - MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint - Proficient in
use and operation of standard industry sewing machine
industry experience:
Anthropologie
Scottsdale, AZ
Visual Sales
02.10-present
. Assist Visual Display Coordinator with building/creating all new
concepts for the store, including window displays
. Trend research for new apparel and home concepts
. Senior Sales team member responsibilities including all customer
service issues
Fashion Express, Inc.
Lincolnshire, IL
Handbag/Accessory Designer
01.08-02.10
Assistant Handbag/Accessory Designer
07.07-01.08
. Proficient in Web PDM, Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft
Applications
. Product development from concept to production with a focus on
junior market/price conscious designs
. Responsible for fabric sourcing, working with oversea vendors in
print development
. Developing new materials for each market and organization of
swatches/materials
. Work with major retailers nationwide in developing private label
products
. Assist Head Designer in merchandising the line and preparing for
market shows in NY
. Communicate on a daily basis with oversea vendors
. Responsible for checking quality control of each design, production
and customer sample
. Research and define key trends for 5 markets a year by traveling
and shopping the market for inspiration, new samples, concepts and
ideas
. Assist Head Designer in supervising daily activities/projects of
all interns
freelance work: Designed women's sportswear collection for The Illinois
Institute of Art-Chicago fashion show 'Fame 2007'; Spring 2007 -
Participated in the Westfield Old Orchard evening wear design competition;
Winter 2007 - Designed and constructed handbag for College of DuPage
fashion show; Spring 2005 -
Assisted in developing Miss Illinois gown for 2005 Miss America pageant;
Spring 2005
education:
The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion
Design Chicago, IL 06.05 - 09.07
College of DuPage - General Academic studies
Glen Ellyn, IL 01.04 - 05.05