Sales Design
Resume:
Deborah K. Gauthier
Los Angeles, CA *****
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PORTFOLIO LINKS: http://www.coroflot.com/dkgauthier31
http://styleportfolios.com/portfolio/dkgauthier31/
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Trend Forecasting: Traveled and shopped extensively throughout Europe and Asia, trade show attendance for R&D, seasonal mood boards.
Styling/Merchandising: Beautiful custom and open lines for: High End Ready to Wear, Contemporary, Junior, Swim, and Home Furnishing. Extremely high taste level. Have exceeded revenue forecasts for all companies.
Design Expertise: Hand rendering techniques, computer software: Ned-Graphics, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook in both PC and Mac formats, Munsell color testing-perfect, Spectrophotometer Color expert.
Technical Expertise: Printing, dying, knit/woven techniques, keen eye for color and fabrication capabilities.
Communication: Presentation of future trends to senior staff and customers, open negotiator, managerial, highly organized, sales support.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Richline Textile, Inc., Print Design Director, Los Angeles, CA. and New York City 2018-present
Began open print line from inception; procured Ned Graphics software and large format Epson 4900 printer. Established design library within net-work system.
Trend/color forecasting, seasonal mood boards for, Color/fabrication decisions.
Custom textile collections designed and procured from European studios, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, lab-dip/color/engraving correction.
Oversee design for: custom and open print line.
Managed a team Of 2, line scheduling, international R&D travel, trade show attendance, forecasting seminar attendance, sales support.
Customer Base: Junior and Contemporary markets.
Adjunct Textile Professor, Woodbury University, Burbank, CA. 2017
Adjunct Textile Professor, level 300,
Taught Textile Repeat Design, Mono Printing, Stencil Printing, Batik, Procion/Acid/ and Natural Indigo Dying using Japanese Shibori techniques, embroidery, beading, and embellishments.
All techniques were taught along with corresponding Histories.
Lab Class, very hands on approach to teaching.
Senior Design Director 1998-present
Senior Design Director in the Textile/Garment Industry. I am hired on a contract basis to establish new studios for the converters in Los Angeles as well as New York City.
Trend research for upcoming seasons, both for print and color direction. M
Manage and mentor junior designer's approving and or amending designs to be print ready.
Call on our client base - Junior and Contemporary designers- to establish which designs they are interested in and on what fabrications.
I have cultivated great relationships with many company owners, sales, junior designers as well as my client base.
R&D Travel internationally and Trade show attendance.
Caravan, LTD, Senior Design Director, Los Angeles, CA. and New York City 2013-2017
Began open print line from inception; procured Ned Graphics software and large format Epson 4900 printer. Established design library within net-work system.
Trend/color forecasting, seasonal mood boards for, Color/fabrication decisions.
Custom textile collections designed and procured from European studios, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, lab-dip/color/engraving correction.
Oversee design for: custom and open print line.
Managed a team Of 2, line scheduling, international R&D travel, trade show attendance, forecasting seminar attendance, sales support.
Customer Base: Junior and Contemporary markets, Body Waves, City Triangles, Dillard’s, Persaya, Diva, Joe Banbassett, Notions, Studio 1, Bailey Blue…US, Mexican and South America Markets.
Isla Design Group, New York, NY. 2013
In charge of seasonal trend analysis for Kenneth Jay Lane Scarf license.
Propose concepts per -season to merchandise and design line.
Seasonal R&D for themes, fabrications, and palettes.
Vintage swatch procurement.
Merchandise meetings for season timing, mill status, fabrications, palette, sizing, etc.
Mill direction for engraving, quality, finishing, delivery.
Asher Fabric Concepts, Art Director, Los Angeles, CA. 2012-2013
Began open print line from inception; procured Ned Graphics software and large format Epson 7900 printer. Established design library within net-work system.
Trend/color forecasting, seasonal mood boards for 2013-2014, Color/fabrication decisions. Designed/set-up room for California Textile Show.
Custom textile collections designed and procured from European studios, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, lab-dip/color/engraving correction.
Oversee design for: custom and open print line, yarn dye solids and stripes.
Managed a team Of 6, daily mill contact, line scheduling, international R&D travel, trade show attendance, forecasting seminar attendance, sales support.
Customer Base: Splendid/Ella Moss, Velvet, Dolan, JD Fine, Rachel Pally, Destination Maternity, Michelle Mason, Theory, Helmut Lang, 3 Dots, Karen Kane, Bebe, Allen B., Cali-Lu, Kain Label, Swat-Fame.
Intentions Linens, Sr. Stylist/Merchandiser, Marina del Rey, CA. 2009- 2013
Jacquard designs with a subliminal message to develop restful sleep.
Produced by Peacock Alley in Portugal, sold at high end retailers.
Responsible for: Color palette, R&D, woven integrity, one off corrections, mill contact, and lab dip approval/comments.
Melco Design Group, Sr. Stylist/Merchandiser, Los Angeles, CA. 2010-2012
Trend/color forecasting, color/fabrication decisions, seasonal mood boards.
Custom textile collections designed, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, color and engraving correction.
Managed a Team of 3, daily mill contact with China and Korea, line scheduling, International R&D travel, sales support.
Customer Base: Allen B, Bisou Bisou, Swat Fame, Heart and Soul, Topson Downs, Self Esteem, Bailey Blue, Six Degrees, City Triangle, Wrappers, Body Waves, Express, Cynthia Rowley.
K. Bell, hosiery, Senior Designer, Inglewood, CA. 2005-2009
Customer base: Urban Outfitter’s, Anthropology, Kitson, Kohl’s, Marmaxx, Wal-Mart, licensing designer for l.e.i, Laurel Burch and Ariat
Trend/color forecasting, fabrication decisions, sampling approval/correction.
R&D research, trade show attendance, catalogue and website design input.
The Rug Market America, Sr. Product Development, Los Angeles, CA 2003-2005
Project Manager for Area rug Importer.
Trend R&D research, design, customer/license presentation, Trade show attendance, color/fabrication decisions.
Sample approval/correction, daily mill contact with China and India.
Conduct weekly design meetings.
Managed 3 in-house graphic designers, and several freelancers.
Catalog and website art direction, advertising copy writing.
Licensing designer/liaison for Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic and Carters.
Sherry Fran, Inc, Sr. Stylist/Studio Manager, Los Angeles, CA. 1997-1998
Trend/color forecasting, color/fabrication decisions, seasonal mood boards.
Custom textile collections designed, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, color and engraving correction.
Managed a Team of 5, daily mill contact, line scheduling, International R&D travel, sales support.
Customer Base: Lucky Brand, Guess, BCBG, Bebe, JPR, Topson Downs.
Initiated an infant line, customers: lambs and Ivy, Carters.
Company closed.
Lorber Ind., Sr. Stylist/Studio Manager, Gardena, CA. 1993-1997
Trend/color forecasting, color/fabrication decisions.
Open line textiles design, print/solids coordination, strike-off approval, color and engraving correction.
Managed a team of 5, daily in house mill contact, International R&D travel, sales support.
Customer Base: Lucky Brand, Guess, BCBG, Marite et Francois Girbaud, Bebe, Topson Downs, Billabong, Bongo, PJ Salvage, Urban Outfitters.
Denim line sales exceeded projections by 65%.
Company Closed
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI.
B Of A Textile Design Major/ Art History Minor, Diploma cum Laude
COLLEGE FOR CREATIVE STUDIES, Detroit, MI.
Course Work Textile Design Major/Metals Minor, Transferred
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