Design Designer

Summary

Innovative and creative Designer offering more than 10 years of experience in the Men's, Young Men's, and Boys’ sportswear/Active wear markets, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to conceptualize, translate ideas into seasonal fashion apparel, follow through design process from concept to production.

Extensive experience developing woven (include denim) and knits, tops & bottoms. Apply innovative style, color and design capabilities. Comprehensive communication skills; work effectively with overseas factories. A strong problem solver, identifying new trends, fabrics and communicating design vision. Collaborate with Designers, tech team, production team in product development. Utilize Illustrator, Photoshop and Excel to create design packages.

Areas of Expertise

Market Research Denim wet/dry process Fabric Direction

Garment Construction Denim fit, trim, details Freehand Sketch and Illustration

All CAD-related Development Tech Pack Development Fit Specifications

Vendor Relations Branding Disciplines Team Management

Experience

PUMA – NEW YORK, NY 2018-Present

DESIGNER

-Research and identify market trend to maintain the brand strategy.

-Design and develop CAD, line sheets for Puma kids collection in all sizes.

-Create & Review all tech packs to ensure accuracy of product.

-working closely with technical design team for fit accuracy.

-working closely with product development, sourcing, production teams to develop high quality, cost-effective products on time.

STAR RIDE – NEW YORK, NY 2014-2018

SENIOR DESIGNER (YM/BOYS ‘ DIVISION)

Hand-on and manage entire design development process for YM/boys collection (woven, knit, denim, tops, bottoms, active wear), Directly report to the owner of the company.

- Brands product line : Smith American’s, PANYC, Rowling, Hind(Active wear), Jach’s & Private Labels.

- Market research, Identify fashion trends.

- Hand-on entire design process from inception through approval shipment samples.

- Work closely with Sales team, Technical and production teams to develop trend right, cost effective products.

- Design & develop all products line, create CAD, TP, Trims & handle entire approval process.

U.S. POLO ASSN. (JORDACHE ENTERPRISE) – NEW YORK, NY DESIGN DIRECTOR (MEN’S, YOUNG MEN’S & BOYS’ DIVISIONS)

2001- 2010

Design direction responsibility for three major Jordache divisions, generating an aggregate volume in the mid eight figures range. Product line encompasses woven, knit tops and bottoms as well as Denim. Direct the activities of as many as seven Designers within the Men’s, Young Men’s and Boys’ Divisions, Select key items for each season. Hands-on the entire woven design development .

Within three years, increased aggregate volume of the three divisions from $40 million to its present level in the nine figures range. Won the Jordache Designer of the Year Award.

Revitalized the collection in keeping with current fashion trends.

Provided direction to approximately twenty licensees, maintaining consistency meeting the U.S. POLO ASSN. fashion image.

Restructured the design process, reducing paperwork and improving time lines.

Select color, fabrics and silhouettes for all collections.

Revitalized the denim area, producing the brands’ original denim washes, details and fit. Developed denim into a major profit contributor.

Provided technical design input to the Technical Division.

Recruited, hired and managed the entire Design Team, including freelance Assistants.

Traveled overseas to work with vendors ensuring the product quality.

Research domestic vintage and current Europe market as inspiration.

Directed and presented trend presentations and product lines to sales to communicate concepts and provide direction to buyers.

Bugle Boy Industries New York, NY

1991-2001

Head Designer/design director (Men’s Division)

Full design responsibility for Men’s products, including Main, Exclusive, Classic and Golf labels. Volume: the nine figures range. In addition to hands on design responsibility for all divisions, recruited, hired, and managed four Designers and Design Assistants. Played a key role in creating the best-selling Men’s collections in the Bugle Boy Ind. history.

Increased volume from the eight to the nine figure range within six years.

Directed all product development from concept through final pre-production samples within time and action calendar.

Created and directed all colors, prints, styles and fabric direction. Hands-on management with production division of all lab dips, hand looms, wash standard approvals and bulk fabric review comments.

Traveled worldwide for product and line development as well as shopping for fabrics, colors and trends.

Perry Ellis Collection New York, NY

Menswear intern

Languages

Fluent: Mandarin/Chinese

Special Skills

Illustrator SS, Photoshop CS, Excel, Text Define, File Maker Pro, PLM

Knowledge

Denim Washes Garment Washing Dyeing

Fabric Finishing Pattern Making Yarn Dyes

Graphic Screen Printing

Education

BFA in Fashion Design

Parsons School of Design New York, NY

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