Senior Designer

Dessires rosario Zarin

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design.com

Professional Summary

Senior apparel designer with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in design, a

minor in merchandising, and more than 15 years experience designing private

and branded labels for nearly all major retailers. Comprehensive

understanding of all stages and aspects of the apparel design process -

from conception and product development through manufacturing and delivery.

Experience over the past decade has focused on coordinating and approving

all phases of trend development, color palates, and pattern selection, and

interact directly with vendors and manufacturers to meet strict deadlines.

brand experience

Professional design experience includes private label men's dress and

sportswear for the following brands:

Nordstrom Dillard's

Nordstrom, John W. Nordstrom, Calibrate, 1901 Cremieux Dress,

Daniel Cremieux,

Nordstrom Rack, Nordstrom Boys, C2, Calibrate Murano, Roundtree

& Yorke

Wallin & Bros.

Lord & Taylor Perry Ellis International

Black & Brown Cubavera, Cubavera ASI, Havana

Shirt Company

Other Retailers

Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, The Black Tux

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Apparel Group, Ltd. (2002 - 2004; 2007 - 2015)

Senior Designer (Private Label Menswear)

Company Profile:

The Apparel Group (TAG) designs branded and private label collections for

some of the largest apparel companies in the United States. It is

responsible for more than $1.10 billion in annual retail sales as a

member of Hong Kong-based TAL Group, the world's largest dress shirt

manufacturer (1 out of every 6 men's dress shirts sold in the U.S. are

made by TAL). TAG offers its customers both scale and flexibility while

embracing modern design and technical innovations.

Job Profile:

. Manage a team of apparel and CAD designers; train and supervise junior

associates and interns

. Accurately forecast on-trend styles illustrating the latest fashion

trends, fabrics, and techniques

. Interact with overseas mills and factories to ensure an efficient

product development cycle

. Manage process of men's sportswear & dress shirt design including

conception, sourcing, samples and pricing

. Travel to European and Asian markets for seasonal trend research and

to visit vendors for quality control

. Develop time and action calendars to ensure strict deadlines are met

and on-time delivery to retailers

. Apply knowledge of fabric constructions, finishes, and garment washes

to select a premium product

. Develop original presentation boards and samples using on trend colors

and silhouettes

. Regular travel to provide seasonal presentations to design teams and

buyers, and to address any questions or modifications to the designs

Perry Ellis International (2004 - 2007)

Designer (Branded Label Men's Sportswear)

Company Profile:

Perry Ellis is a leading international marketer of apparel, offering a

diverse portfolio of brands through multiple distribution channels and is

a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high

quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances, as well as

select children's apparel.

Job Profile:

. Developed a branded label product with revenue in excess of $23

million at Federated Department Stores.

. Approved lab dips, knitdowns, handlooms, and trims and address issues

from mills and factories.

. Created plaids, prints, dobbies, and sweater patterns using seasonal

color palettes.

. Developed sketches, woven and knit colorways, and catalogs in various

CAD solutions.

. Supervised product coordinators to guarantee design packages are

accurate and complete.

. Created seasonal lines including wovens, sweaters, knits, outerwear,

suit separates, causal bottoms.

. Strengthened and broadened brands' assortment to appeal to a wider

audience.

. Reviewed specifications and interfaced with technical design team.

. Provided inspiration to develop a common brand aesthetic for women,

boys, swimwear, & hats licensees.

C.L. Lacy (2001- 2002)

Assistant Designer & Production Assistant (Women's Sportswear)

Lucia Lukken (2000 -2001)

Assistant Designer (Women's Sportswear)

EDUCATION

University of North Texas (1996 - 2000)

Major: Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Fashion Design

Minor: Marketing and Fashion Merchandising

Activities: UNT Fashion in New York City: Attended classes taught by

internationally recognized designers

Employment: Jerrel: Pre-Production Coordinator for Dillard's and Haggar

Women's

ACHIEVMENTS & AWARDS

. Perry Ellis Outstanding Designer of the Year Award

. Designed clothing featured in various television shows and movies

including Miami Vice (Collin Farrell), Diners Drive-Ins & Dives (Guy

Fieri), Dexter Series (David Zayas), Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Brad Pitt)

. Designed all staff uniforms the Super Bowl XLI in Miami

. Awarded the Stanley Heller NAMSB Foundation Award for Excellence in

Menswear Design

. Volunteer for Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA)

. Guest Designer and Board Member (2007-2009) at El Centro College -

Fashion Program

. Committee Planning Member in Fashion Group International's annual

fundraiser Night of Starts (2009)

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

. Bilingual in English & Spanish

. Extensive experience in flat pattern making, draping, and advanced sewing

. Proficient in all major design and office software including Adobe

Illustrator and Photoshop, Lawson, Web PDM,

U4ria, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, Outlook

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