Product Development Designer

Yemi Bobier

310-***-**** ********@*****.***

http://yemibo-cv.wixsite.com/yemibo-cv, KEY QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

PC & MAC Proficient

Microsoft: MSW & Excel

Adobe: Photoshop & Illustrator

Computer Design (CAD)

Senior Fashion Design

Collection Development

Private Label Fashion Sketching

Overseas Manufactures

Color Theory Dye Process

Tie Dye Washes Smocking Special Stitches

Concept to Pre-Production

Production Process

Team Development

Merchandising

Pattern Drafting Tech Pack

Garment Construction & Fit

Trend Research & Color Analysis Target Customer Markets

Languages: English Spanish (Basic) Extensive Networking Connections

Business Travels China France

EDUCATION

FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Los Angeles California

Fashion Design Major

Apparel Sample Concierge-ASC, Los Angeles, California 2015 2018

Head Designer Director of Product Development Merchandiser

Reviewed and consulted clients business, executing their vision achieving profitability goals. Give in-depth business analysis on projects, find ways to execute projects in timely manner, and provide cost effective measures. Provide networking assistance for production after services have been secured.

Fashion Trend International Inc aka Fabritech, Los Angeles, California 2012 2015

Head Designer Merchandiser Product Development Director

Led the design team in collection creation for the Indigo-soul Label. Created private label product development.

Created trend strategies which supported customers’ objective. Responsible for setting the brand’s seasonal fashion direction. Approved selection of materials, styles, trends and colors for the season. Partnered with WGSN and our company Co-Founder to share information with associates on emerging trends to ensure synergy and consistency within the products and brands. Travel nationwide and overseas to shop retail and fabric markets, to identify emerging inspirations and trends. Approved fittings, pre-production and top of production samples. Participate in seasonal brand concept meetings. Provided Marketing department with product information needed to market brand label. Collaborated with Marketing Department in developing branding, packaging, labels and hang tags. Partner with HR on talent acquisition for my department.

Yemee Clothing Company, Los Angeles, California 2000 2012

CEO Creative Director Head Designer Merchandiser Product Development Director

Directed associate designers and pattern makers. Led design team in development and execution of product designs. Gave directions on emerging trends to ensure synergy and consistency within the product brand. Traveled to France to shop retail markets and identify emerging trends. Coordinated and ensured design and merchandise met customer's overall direction. Worked closely with buyers to develop exclusive products for their stores such as Lulu, Fred Siegel, Nordstroms, Saks, Bloomingdales and Anthropologie.

Rampage Clothing Company, Vernon, California 1997 2000

Senior Designer

Designed sportswear and dresses for contemporary division. Researched trends to establish directions and worked with fabric and trim vendors, including pattern and sample makers to ensure the proper fit and construction.

Bisou Bisou, Los Angeles, California 1995 1997

Senior Designer Head Designer

Designed contemporary knitwear collection. Worked with sourcing team and factories to develop exclusive fabrics, trim and garment treatments for the collection. Collaborated with pattern and sample makers, conducted garment fitting, worked with pre-production department and presented collection to sales reps.

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