Design Sales
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Richard Warren
Email: abpv1b@r.postjobfree.com
Address: ***** ******* *** ***** **** 12
City: Dana Point
State: CA
Zip: 92629
Country: USA
Phone: 949-***-****
Skill Level: Senior
Salary Range: $95,000
Willing to Relocate
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RICHARD WARREN
abpv1b@r.postjobfree.com
www.richardwarrendesign.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position with a major design firm as Design Director. The position will allow demonstrated abilities to:
Design and implement creative solutions
Lead and inspire design and sales teams
Produce innovative customer solutions
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in all aspects of design, from initial concept to the final product, including supervision and management of design teams. Able to take responsibility for complete project management, including interaction with the client and suppliers, as well as the internal design team. Proficient in hospitality, fabrics, furniture and interior design.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully ran my own design firm in Newport Beach, CA specializing in commercial and interior design.
Responsible for overall design and product development for a leading global design and manufacturing company for the hospitality industry.
Head fashion designer for a legendary Hollywood haute couture design house.
Fashion and textile designer for a major knitwear fashion house.
Previewed collections in all major markets throughout the world.
EXPERIENCE
WELSPUN GLOBAL HOSPITALITY - Koni Corporation SAN DIEGO, CA
Vice President of Design and Product Development
Exercised complete responsibility for the overall design and product development for the Welspun Hospitality and Koni Corporation divisions for Welspun USA. Supervised and motivated the creative design development for all decorative soft good products, including linen, top of the bed, draperies, bath products, spa products and eco developments.
Successfully managed sourcing with global suppliers of fabrics and finished goods. Designed hotel brand programs, including the design and development of all products for model rooms. Served as the senior contact for all design projects by working closely with high profile design firms, hotel owners, ownership groups, hotel management, purchasing agents, and distributors.
As Creative Director, influenced and approved the artwork and development of all fabric collections and was responsible for the overall look of the Brand recognition. Provided creative input for all facets of marketing, brochures, catalogs, industry publications, photo shoots and trade shows. Designed complete case good furniture collections with a major hotel furniture manufacturer. Designed and developed spa soft good collections.
Worked closely with sales associates to design and organize sales tools, product samples, design boards, fabrics and color stories. Responsible for all sales associates project requests and working closely with the designer or hotel from the inception, defining concepts, to developing product and pricing specifications for obtaining quotations all the way through to placing the final order.
RICHARD WARREN DESIGN STUDIO NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Creative Design Director and Owner
Successfully ran my own Orange County based design firm specializing in commercial and residential interior design. Worked with high profile companies such as Rancho Mission Viejo and Kaufman & Broad. Worked closely with architects to develop architectural solutions for commercial and residential high-end properties in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and Los Angeles, California.
Accomplished many interior designs, extensive remodeling and space planning projects for upscale commercial and residential properties. Provided concept design and complete interiors for golf clubhouses, pro-shops, hospitals, apartment and condominium complexes, restaurants, and banquet facilities.
Design development for furniture, cabinetry, lighting, fireplaces, staircases, and fabric selections. Onsite supervision of projects with contractors and subcontractors. Worked through the complete design process and installation including the creation of design concepts, overseeing design, construction documents, purchasing, FF&E, lighting and artwork.
TRAVILLA, INC. LOS ANGELES, CA
Couture and Boutique Design Director
Head fashion designer for The Couture and The Young Travilla collections, which consist of daywear/sportswear, cocktail dresses, and elaborate, hand beaded gowns and evening wear. French and Italian imported fabrics, and fur embellishments are the signature styles.
Worked directly with the pattern makers and production personnel. Showed couture and boutique collections to Saks Fifth Avenue, Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom and other major department stores and boutiques.
ST. JOHN IRVINE, CA
Fashion & Textile Designer, National Sales Representative
Created designs and textile patterns for daywear, sportswear and eveningwear collections. Fabrication and origination of patterns, yarns, and color combinations for knit fabrics. Computer design development for textiles, fabrics and artwork.
National Sales Representative
Organized fashion shows and charity events, traveling to every major store to develop sales throughout the United States. Previewed the collections at fashion market showrooms. Worked with department store and boutique buyers for purchasing and developing sales.
Created fashion illustrations and artwork for St. John Boutiques, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Macy`s stores.
EDUCATION
Loyola/Marymount University
California State University Long Beach
Otis/Parsons School of Design
New Horizons (Computer CAD/CAM Training)
Art Studies in Italy and Greece
AWARDS
California State Academic Scholarship
Bank of America Art Award
Rotary Club Art Scholarship
Emerging artist award, City of Huntington Beach
Volunteer of the year award, Olive Crest
COMMUNITY
Olive Crest Center for Abused Children - Program Director and Art teacher
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church - Design Committee
Prentice School - Assisted with architectural planning
Allied Arts Board - Huntington Beach, CA - Established art programs
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