Design Director Team Leader
Resume:
K A R L A B E R G 646-***-****
adye9g@r.postjobfree.com
New York, NY 10014
D E S I G N D I R E C T O R / V P D E S I G N
Classically trained design director, creative, supervisor in luxury and designer goods.
Skills: Hand Sketching, Team Leadership, Research, Conceptualizing, Garment, Shoe, Accessories Design, Construction and Development. Passionate team player.
On This Day – 2021-2023 – VP Design / Creative Director Women’s & Men’s.
Creating concept and brand image for startup sportwear collection.
Team leader, reporting directly to brand founder.
Design and develop all product categories women’s and men’s RTW.
John Varvatos – Star USA – 2017–2021 – Design Director Men’s.
Leading multiple internal design teams, reporting directly to Mr. Varvatos and CEO..
Developing complete men’s wardrobe incl. footwear and accessories.
Leading and liaising with license partners and international vendors.
Presenting collections to key buyers and partners.
Marc Jacobs Men’s Collection – 2001-2017 – Global Design Director – Men’s 1st line.
Marc by Marc Jacobs – 2002-2015 – Global Design Director – Men’s 2nd. Line.
Responsible for designs of all MJ menswear, 1st line and 2nd line.
Reporting directly to Mr. Duffy, Mr. Jacobs and CEO.
Supervising multiple cross functional teams in NY, Italy and HK.
Working closely with license partners for 1st line development and production in Italy.
Developing and growing 2nd. line from inception to an international business.
Developing full range of men’s shoe and accessories collections for 1st and 2nd lines.
Overseeing and designing co-branding collaborations, Vans, Wrangler, Kim Gordon...
Staging runway shows, participating in advertising shoots and PR presentations.
Presenting collections to domestic and international buyers and press.
Other experiences - John Varvatos – DKNY – Polo Jeans Ralph Lauren - Iceberg
E D U C A T I O N
F.I.T. – Fashion Institute of Technology - BAA, Fashion Design/Illustration.
Dean’s list. Critic Award winner.
English, Swedish, Italian, French.
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