Experienced Sweater and Knit Designer
Resume:
christine arra
bronxville, new york 10708
*********@*************.***
experienced NY knitwear designer for the Contemporary/Designer
market with a demonstrated history in designing, developing, and
growing a line, focusing on design integrity and eco-conscious choices
industry experience:
ARRA Bronwille, NY july 2019-present
owner and creative director
‘Women’s Luxury Knitwear, made of organic and certified sustainable texiiles,
made in New York
The Frye Company New York, NY october 2017-march 9019
design consultant, women’s and men’s sweaters and Knits
+ launched women’s and men’s sweaters and knits line from initial design to
production samples; designing, sourcing, product development
Charlotte Brody New York, NY january 2018-march 2019
design consultant, women's sweaters
+ launched cashmere line from initial design to made in the U.S. production
Calypso St. Barth Long Island City, NY february 2016-november 2017
design consultant, women’s knits, sweaters
+ oversaw design for knits and sweaters
+ designed, createdi/streamlined work processes for knits and sweaters,
+ accessories from design, development and production
+ grew business to 93% sell through before closing
- developed stitches, embellishments, yatns, layouts, graphs
+ presented seasonal lines to CEO, creative director, and merchandising
+ managed communications and coordination with overseas factories
in China, India and Peru
Ralph Lauren New York, NY august 2003-april 2015,
design director, women's sweaters Polo Ralph Lauren
august 2013-april 2015
design director, men's sweaters Blue Label august 2011-august 2013
senior designer, women’s sweaters Blue Label, RL Japan, Winterizers, FOA
september 9003-august 2011
+ helped launch new label for women’s sweaters
+ designed and developed sweater line that grossed $45 million
+ oversaw design development of men’s and women's sweaters from initial
design/concept to production
+ managed designers, freelancers, assistant designers and interns
+ presented seasonal sweater lines to executive vice president, senior vice
presidents, merchandising, production
+ developed concepts, stitches, yarns, trims, graphs, layouts, color assortments,
embellishments, and logos
+ executed initial specs and conducted fittings from first protos to production
+ managed communications and coordination with factories in US, Italy, Hong
Kong, China, and Japan
overseas travel to HK, China, Tokyo, and Florence
+ created looks for fashion show and showroom
DKNY City New York, NY august 2000 to february 2003
associate designer, women’s sweaters
Todd Oldham Jeans New York, NY april 1999 to february 2000
associate designer
Vivienne Tam New York, NY january 1998 to august 1998
assistant designer
education:
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design Major
skills:
draping, pattemmaking, graphing, speccing, fitting, designing stitches and
patterns, Web PDM, PLM, Illustrator, Colour Matters, Pointcarre
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