SUMMARY:

I am a highly motivated, creative and innovative designer with the ability to analyze the current market, source, and cost and develop new products that drive sales. I have over 16 years of professional work experience in categories including lingerie, sleepwear, loungewear and active https://www.postjobfree.com/post-resume?t=&jid=fxi866wear, swimwear sportswear in both woven and cut and sew knits. Always keep in mind price points, while maintaining a trend-right style. I have an excellent understanding of the needs of my target customer base and the stores I am designing for. Also have expert knowledge of garment construction and sewing details, as well as fitting and developing each garment. In addition, I am also an expert level both on Illustrator and Photoshop and able to work on all Graphic Design related project, included but not limited to sketching/prints/repeats/recolors/collateral. I have a passion for what I do, and I’m always looking to take on new challenges.

Online Portfolio: http://www.coroflot.com/KamillaP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Full Time positions:

Gelmart Ind. – Freelance Designer -February 2019 - present

Saramax – Sr. Designer –May 2018- January 2019

Sr. Designer of the Branded division: Designing all categories of intimates and sleepwear for BCBG Generation, BCBG Maxazria, Catherine Malandrino and CXL by Christian Lacroix. Designing for both departments store and “Off Price” lines.

My responsibilities include trend shopping, market research, creating CAD-s, presenting to VP of sales, creating initial Tech Packs for sample request, sourcing components, working together with all cross-functional teams, attending all fit sessions.

Gelmart Ind. – Sr. Designer January 2017 -April 2018

Responsible for the Design/ Development of multiple accounts. For each account doing market research mood boards, color stories. Sketching and creating line sheets for all styles. Creating and sending out print artwork, setting up initial tech pack and attending fit sessions for each style.

Amazon / Mae, Lux and OPP bra sets, both intimates and loungewear categories

QVC Intimates

Primark and JC Penney bra and panty sets

C&C California loungewear

French Connection Men’s loungewear

International Intimates - Sr. Design/Product Development–September 2015–October 2016

Design/ Development of several private label accounts.

Conducting market research, creating trend boards, presenting to buyers. Working together with technical design, attending fit sessions. Creating technical flats. Setting up trim charts and BOM. Communicating with our factories and suppliers, sourcing new fabrications trying to maximize profit margins and constantly monitoring proper workflow to meet our deadlines. Constantly brainstorming on how to maintain and increase volume in our currently running programs. Currently working on Hanes brands, Maidenform, Bali Indulgence, C9 Girls and Academy accounts.

Fashion River Group – Head Designer – December 2013 –September 2015

Responsible for Designing Missy and junior career wear both in woven and cut and sew knits including Missy and junior Denim. Also designing multi fabrication women’s and men’s sleep and loungewear and activewear sets. Designing and creating print, hang tags and packaging.

Conducting market research, creating trend boards, presenting to the buyers. Working together with technical design, approving fit. Creating all cads and technical flats. Setting up trim charts. Communicating with our factories and suppliers, sourcing new fabrications. Check and approve the artwork, color and fabric lab dips.

Delta Galil USA. February 2002 – February 2008 (6 years 1 month) (Downsized)

Designer /Merchandiser April 2005 – February 2008

Generated new and additional business Mervyn’s and Sears account.

Designed full collections of intimates and sleepwear. Recommended new product based on customer demand.

Traveled to Lyon, Paris, London, and LA for trend shopping

Educated the buyers about the upcoming trend in styles, fabrications and new technology.

Gave trend presentations and comparative shopping reports to ensure obtaining / increased orders

Designed several new collections a year / prepared and suggested color updates for ongoing programs

Traveled to meet buyers and give personal presentations of the new product I was developing for them

Held T&A production and product development team meeting to help ensure everything was going smoothly

Corresponded with our factories and suppliers from overseas

Developed new fabrics, trims, hardware, pads etc. with overseas suppliers and factories

Attended all fittings and oversaw product from conception to the end

Trained and developed new design team members

Associate Designer April 2003 - March 2005

As Associate Designer I worked as part of the Target team:

Responsibilities included designing for all other private label accounts such as Xhilaration, Gilligan O’Malley and the 1st & 2nd deliveries of Cynthia Rowley’s Swell line for Target stores, Nicole Miller Collection, Nicole Miller – New York and Victoria’s Secrets sport bras.

Assistant Designer April 2002 – to March 2003

Freelance positions:

EMD Group – Freelance Designer October – November 2013

Responsible for designing and developing seasonal collections for all brands and accounts in all categories such as loungewear, activewear sleepwear, cut and sew knit fashion tops, some denim and girls and women’s swimwear collections.

Magid Inc. - Graphic Designer / Product Development of Hosiery May 2013-October 2013

Responsible for designing and developing seasonal collections of sock, hosiery and leggings for all brands and accounts such as TJ Max, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lane Bryant, Cynthia Rowley, CVS, Walgreens etc. Private label brands such as Eye Candy, Identify and Slazenger.

Creating trend boards, doing market research. Creating packaging and hang tags.

New York & Co. – Cold Weather Accessories Designer

Designing Knit Cold Weather Accessories for ladies. Creating original designs, putting together presentation boards.

Creating tech packs and developing new products by working together with cross functional teams. Assisting sweater designers with the technical packages.

New York Accessories Group – Cold Weather Accessories Designer

Designing cold weather accessories for ladies and men for all accounts in knits, fur and leather. My accounts include Wall-Mart, Family Dollar, Target, JC-Pennies, XOX and Edie Bower.

Designing novelty layette clothes and package design for Caribbean Joe.

Panties Plus Inc. CAD Designer - Designer /Merchandiser

Responsible for designing sleepwear and seductive wear for all accounts and brands such as Unionbay, Playboy, Kathy Ireland, Lamaze Maternity, Luv to Sleep, Rainbow, Dots, Family Dollar and Mandee stores.

Design print and silhouette attend fit sessions and assist in photo-shoots final garments for lookbooks and hangtags.

Dana-Co LLC – CAD Designer - Designer /Merchandiser

Worked on creating a professional presentation for several collections of full figure bras and panties in order to gain new private label business, under Sofia Vergara for K-Mart stores. Jump started product development for selected styles.

Maidenform – Freelance CAD Designer

Put together a professional presentation, for a new multi category full figure bra design collection

Created the initial mood board for trend and color. Large scale Illustrator flats for over 40 new styles and finished color cads using both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Native Intimates - Designer /Merchandiser

Designed seasonal collections for all accounts such as Joyce Leslie, Strawberry’s, Charlotte Russe, Hot Topic, Wet Seal, Sweet Undies and Rainbow stores. Created Tech Packs using programs such as Adobe Illustrator, Indesign & Photoshop.

INTERNATIONAL TEXTILE FAIRS ATTENDED

Lyon Mode / Interfilier in Lyon, France; Pan Textiles in New York, NY; Premier Vision in New York, NYI- Textiles in New York, NY

COMPETITIVE SHOPPING: Lyon, London, Paris, New York and Los Angeles

EDUCATION Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY / Diploma received May, 2001 / Major: Fashion Design / Specialization: Eveningwear

SKILLS: Concepting, market research, designing seasonal collections, Illustrating, Technical sketching, Sewing, Draping, Trends, Leadership skills COMPUTER SKILLS: Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Lectra

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