Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop CAD Concept / Color Design Cross Catagory Design Knowledge Cross-Functional Mangament skills Denim and Indigo Knit Dry Finish and Wash Development Draping Fabric Development Fabric Dying and Tie Dying Knowledge Fashion Illustration, Garment Spec and Fit Knowledge Go to Market Production Calendar Proficiency Interpersonal and Communication skills Leadership & Team Management Skills l Microsoft Office Patternmaking PLM / Full Circle Print and Pattern Design Problem Solving Skills Public Speaking and Presentation skills Self-Management Sewing Technical Flat sketching Trim Development RON HEDGEPETH ONLINE PORTFOLIO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

With over a decade of expertise in menswear and boyswear design, I am a seasoned creative professional seeking a opportunity to apply my proven leadership skills and distinctive design aesthetic to drive innovation and profitability. 3311 W 3RD ST APT 01-202

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90020

347-***-****

ad3828@r.postjobfree.com

AWARDS AND ADDITIONAL TRAINING

- Full Circle User Training (2021)

- Blueprint Washhouse Denim 101 Workshop (2016)

- PLM Super User Training (2015)

- Coats Embroidery and Thread Workshop (2014)

SKILLS

EDUCATION

-Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

-Atlanta, GA Class of 2011

-Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree

-Menswear Design Major

WORK EXPERIENCE

True Religion - Designer - Mens Mainline and Special Project Denim, Woven, and Swim Los Angeles, California August 2021-Present

•Spearheaded and diversified Mens denim wash development, redefining the True Religion aesthetic and contributing to a 23% increase in denim and non-denim sales in 2023.

•Conceptualized and presented seasonal Mens denim concept collaborating on seasonal color directives with the Design Director and Creative Director.

•Led Mens denim, swim, and woven categories, overseeing collaboration styles from concept to bulk production, managing a design team, and resolving seasonal production challenges through improved processes. J.Crew - Crewcuts - Designer - Cut & Sew Knits New York, NY Sept 2018 – Aug 2021

•Created original designs evolving into core best sellers, boosting boys knit sales by 7% in 2019.

• Managed the knit design category, handling development, cross-functional communications, PLM operations, and CAD artwork design.

•Directed new fit and created specs for assortment sampling, executing styles for seasonal bulk production. Oshkosh B’gosh - Associate Designer - Woven, Denim, Swim, and Outerwear New York, NY June 2012 – August 2018

• Formulated cost-conscious boy’s denim washes, reducing development costs by 5% while maintaining fashion denim styling from 2016-2018.

• Executed PLM design operations, addressing issues, and initiating innovation for boys woven, denim, and swim products.

• Developed and Initiated innovation for boys woven, denim and swim product, assorting collections cross functionally with new design details, color balance, quality and fit.

Benjamin Bixby by Andre 3000 - Men’s Designer – Apparel and Accessories Atlanta, GA December 2010 – June 2011

•Crafted and delivered compelling design presentations for Benjamin Bixby, engaging co-founders, celebrity clients, and buyers.

•Successfully revitalized and rebranded a premium menswear line for Neiman Marcus in collaboration at the Savannah College of Art and Design.

•Managed the Men’s design process, from concept to final product assortment, while optimizing production costs through innovative sourcing of novelty fabrics and trims.

Elie Tahari Menswear - Design Intern New York, NY June 2010 - December 2010

- Supported senior designer in managing design office, including coordinating & documenting samples for mass production and maintaining and updating line sheets and look books

- Liaised with pattern and sample-makers, production team, and factories to ensure integrity of designer’s prototype was maintained.

- Assisted with designing Woven, Outerwear, Knit product and Color Development.