Apparel Designer

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Salary:

TBD

Posted:

January 02, 2021

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www.acastrianni.carbonmade.com

A S H L E Y

C A S T R I A N N I

D E S I G N E R • Z U M A S P O R T S W E A R

C A L A B A S A S, CA • 2019-2020

• Designer for Women’s, Men’s, Children’s & Home Contemporary collections.

• Research & analyze market to create trend reports including color palettes, core bodies, design elements, print & textile direction, etc.

• Create detailed presentations for style outs & meetings with CEO & Merchants.

• Streamlined textile design processes increasing CAD development by over 400%.

• Focus on Textile: Design & recolor prints, yarn dye layouts, develop sustainable & organic knits & wovens.

• Review all samples & submissions from factory throughout the development & production. S E N I O R D E S I G N E R • S O V E R E I G N C O D E L O S A N G E L E S, CA • 2018-2019

• Designed & Developed emerging Trend Driven Women’s Young Contemporary Brand.

• Created Brand Identity & Styling Aesthetic.

• Successfully acquired Bloomingdale’s account in rst sales season.

• Developed full line assortment for Women's & Girl’s within all product categories leading to Best Selling Styles.

• Conceptualize each season from initial inspiration, through to completion. Extensive seasonal research to develop colors, trends, prints, wash/dye techniques, fabrics & styles.

• Led Design Team of Girl’s Associate Designer & Graphic Designer.

• Style & direct photo shoots for Marketing & Social Media.

• Created sample specs, & led t session with Technical Design Team.

• Presented concepts, designs, & SMS samples to VP, Creative Director & Merchandiser. F R E E L A N C E D E S I G N E R • 2017-2018

L U C K Y B R A N D • L O S A N G E L E S, CA

• Women’s Designer working with multiple design teams, including knit & woven tops & dresses, for Retail & Wholesale departments.

• Develop silhouettes, washes, fabrics, prints, colors, embellishments based on Design Director’s concept & sales history.

• Focus on embellishment layouts & innovative print & textile techniques.

• Attend and review t sessions with technical design team.

• Create tech packs using Illustrator & Full Circle.

• Communicate with overseas & domestic factories reviewing lab dips, strike o s, mock ups, wash panels, & all trims for production.

L U C Y P A R I S • L O S A N G E L E S, CA

• Designed & Merchandised into current In-House Women’s Young Contemporary brand for a Fall/Holiday 2018 capsule collection.

• Ensured the collection was cohesive, on-trend, on-brand & merchandised appropriately.

• Designed & Developed Private Label Dress Collection for Nordstrom, increasing sales by 30% & consistently achieving High Ratings.

• Created Mood Boards/Line Sheets/Hand Sketches/Swatch & Color Cards to support collection presentation.

• Supervised team of Designer & Assistant Designer ensuring all sample requests met strict CNY deadlines.

• Instituted streamlined communication procedures with factories & set in place company Time & Action Calendar.

• Supervised Photographer & Content Creator for Web & Social Media. Creative design professional with F A S H I O N D E S I G N E R extensive experience in Trend

Driven Contemporary Apparel.

Strong knowledge & understanding

of all categories with a focus on

Knits & Wovens. Repeatedly

recognized for elevated

aesthetic & innovative techniques

leading to increased Sales

& Productivity. Proven success in

Designing & Merchandising

Women’s, Men’s, & Children’s

emerging & established apparel

brands con rmed by many

Best Selling Styles & Increased

Sales.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NEW YORK, NY

Fashion Design

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

POLIMODA

FLORENCE, ITALY

Trend Research & Analysis

Mood & Presentation Boards

Brand Development

Fabric, Wash & Color Development

CAD & Hand Illustration

Sewing Techniques

Garment Construction

Drapping & Patternmaking

Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

S U M M A R Y

S K I L L S

E D U C A T I O N

• E X P E R I E N C E •

Creative design professional with

extensive experience in Trend

Driven Contemporary Apparel.

Strong knowledge & understanding

of all categories with a focus on

Knits & Wovens. Repeatedly

recognized for elevated

aesthetic & innovative techniques

leading to increased Sales

& Productivity. Proven success in

Designing & Merchandising

Women’s, Men’s, & Children’s

emerging & established apparel

brands con rmed by many

Best Selling Styles & Increased

Sales.

BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

NEW YORK, NY

Fashion Design

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE

POLIMODA

FLORENCE, ITALY

Trend Research & Analysis

Mood & Presentation Boards

Brand Development

Fabric, Wash & Color Development

CAD & Hand Illustration

Sewing Techniques

Garment Construction

Drapping & Patternmaking

Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator

S U M M A R Y

S K I L L S

E D U C A T I O N

D E S I G N E R • T I G E R J., N E W Y O R K, NY • 2007-2009/2010-2016 D E S I G N E R • A N A M A, L O S A N G E L E S, CA • 2017

• Designed seasonal assortment for Women’s Young Contemporary label & private label accounts, e.g. Urban Out tters, Anthropologie & Stitch Fix.

• Created detailed designs based on consistently researching & interpreting market trends.

• Composed color palettes & selected print assortments for both knit & woven separates.

• Utilized overseas & domestic dye houses for new & innovative dye/wash techniques.

• International travel to factories, fabric markets, inspiration shopping & development. A S S T. D E S I G N E R • B O B M A C K I E S T U D I O N E W Y O R K, NY • 2006 -2007

• Prepare spec sheets & tech packs for woven’s & cut/sew knits.

• Assist in merchandising & managing showroom.

• Maintain & organize all silhouettes, fabrics, patterns & trims.

• Create Illustrator Flat Sketches.

• Prepare print package artwork for overseas factories. I N D E P E N D E N T C R E A T I V E P R O F E S S I O N A L S Y D N E Y, AU • 2009 -2010

• Created various projects including illustrations, photography, & paintings for sale & commission.

• Promoted from Junior to Senior Associate, to Head Designer, designing & developing multiple Private Label collections for Celebrities as well as Retailers.

• Developed monthly deliveries from initial concept, through to production.

• Managed a team of 7 Designers, ensuring all developments align with respective brand aesthetic & development T&A schedule.

• Consistent evaluation of past brand successes & trend research.

• Work with in-house & overseas pattern makers, reviewing muslins, sample execution, & t. F R E E L A N C E D E S I G N E R • M A C Y’ S, I. N. C., N E W Y O R K, NY • 2005 -2006