Shai-Anne David
FASHION DESIGNER
OBJECTIVE
Seeking to obtain a challenging position as a Fashion Designer in a professional, artistic environment where I can use my 7 years of experience to benefit the company and its clients.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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FASHION DESIGNER/PRODUCT DEVELOPER
MRM Fashionista Corporation Feb 2012 – March 2013
Research the market in which the product will be sold
Sketch rough drawings and write specification such as color, material type, construction and many more
Consult with the suppliers/subcontractors to create prototypes and translate sketches/designs
Examine the garments on/off model to get better and desired results
JUNIOR FASHION DESIGNER
RAFFCO INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
March 2013 – October 2015
Work with a design team on a particular collection based from the instructions of the Senior Fashion Designer
Work with the merchandising manager’s monthly budget
Research and study fashion trends that will appeal to the company’s target market
Sketch rough and detailed drawings of apparel and write specifications such as color, schemes, constructions, material types and accessory requirements
Use a computer design software such as Adobe Photoshop on making the prints to be used for the fabrics
Communicate with suppliers to create prototypes and translate sketches/designs and to approve and make necessary improvements on each garment
Examine each sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to achieve desired fit and effects
#103 Guadalupe Street Morning Breeze Subd.
Caloocan City
Philippines, 1400
Education
BACHELOR’S/COLLEGE DEGREE IN ART/DESIGN/CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA
FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
DE LA SALLE COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE
2008-2012
DEGREE NAME // MAJOR
University, Location
2008-2010
Skills
Creativity, innovation and flair
Fine eye for detail
Strong visualization skills
Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills
Sharp business sense
Competitive spirit
Effective supervisory and organizational skills
Interest for new trends
SENIOR FASHION DESIGNER
RAFFCO INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION
October 2015 – March 2019
Ask directions from the Creative director about his visions for the upcoming collection
Abroad trips for sourcing new materials, look for new trends and suppliers
Work with the merchandising manager’s monthly budget
Research and study fashion trends that will appeal to the company’s target market
Release a new collection every other month
Communicate with suppliers to create prototypes and translate sketches/designs and to approve and make necessary improvements on each garment
Examine each sample garments on and off models; then modify designs to achieve desired fit and effects
Style and create fashion looks for models during photo shoots for every seasonal catalogs
Make initial orders of fabrics and notions available abroad for suppliers for every collection
Work with the marketing team to ensure a successful launch of the products
Work with a professional photographer, stylist, makeup artist, hair stylist and brand ambassadress during campaign photo shoots
Make a styling guide for every store display for the Visual Merchandisers and Franchisees nationwide
Present to Franchisees the new and upcoming collections for the next season
Do regular store visits for research and to check brand competitors
DESIGN TEAM LEADER
March 2019 - Present
Reports directly to the company owner and Creative director
Attend overseas trips for sourcing new materials, look for new trends and suppliers
Lead, supervise and train a design team
Develop well organized fashion design plans and create new fashion concepts
Coordinate with Visual, Marketing and Sales Departments to create effective strategies
Generate concept for campaigns and photo shoots
Assess the possible success of every collection
Do regular store visits for research and to check brand competitors
Expertise
Fashion Design
EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
Visual Merchandising
Fashion Trend Analysis
Fashion Styling
Fashion Merchandising
Textile Design
Fashion Marketing
References
LEN DELA CRUZ
Merchandising Manager
RAFFCO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
JANNA BETIA
Design Team Leader
RAFFCO INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORPORATION