​Senior Designer & Merchandiser: Calvin Klein, Roxy, Lucky Brand & Hudson Girls (0-12) Centric Brands, New York, NY   September 2021- Present

•    Overseeing & executing all stages of design from color & concept, creating a line plan, sketching & advising team on tech packs for costing & sampling.

    •    Directing the graphic art team to create fresh new art that meets each brand’s aesthetic.

    •    Advising in fittings & working closely with the production team to approve lab dips/ strike-offs/ fabric submits.

    •    Presenting the lines to the sales team, buyers & licensors each season.

    •    Working with licensors to maintain & individualize brand identity while maximizing sales with relevant trends.

    •    Selecting styles for each brand’s seasonal photoshoots and overseeing all photo sessions.

 
Design Director: Kensie Girl Sportswear & Denim (2-14) Lorency & Company, New York, NY   August 2018- August 2021
•Creative Head of the company, managed all trend direction, graphics & designs for the brand.

•Attended industry trade shows for ideas & inspiration and to keep inline with industry standards.

•Actively sought out opportunities to maximize business by building a social media presence & additional marketing strategies.

•Created a yearly calendar & seasonal line plan to design a fresh & well calculated line that embodied The Kensie Girl. •Worked closely with licensors for approvals, and presented the full line each season, ensuring all needs were met. •Oversaw all sampling & production to ensure efficiency & avoid any conflicts or delays.
 
Freelance Senior Designer: C&C California, Kensie Jeans, Guess & Bebe Brands Mamiye Brothers, New York, NY   August 2017- August 2018
•Handled all aspects of design from start to finish for Girls, Juniors & Women's  Brands.

•Collaborated with the company owners, SVP and Creative Director in weekly meetings.

•Developed new denim washes & managed the wash libraries each season.

•Worked closely with the technical design team & production team to ensure all fits/ fabric quality & aesthetic were consistent.

•Created all techpacks for sampling & production and uploaded into the PLM system.
 
Senior Designer: True Religion Girls (0-16) Five Star Apparel, New York, NY   April 2015- August 2017
•Provided trend research for the girls line and completed all Mood/ Vision Boards, CADs, Graphics & Prints each season. •Daily email communication with factories, and traveling to China & Mexico to oversee sampling/ production as needed. •Direct Supervisor & Mentor to Associate Designer, Assistant Designer & 2 interns. Scheduled interviews and hired new talent. •Created & managed all tech pack completion to adhere to the Time & Action Calendar.
 
Freelance Stylist/ Visual Merchandiser Forever 21, Danbury, CT,  February 2012- April 2015
•Kept in line with fashion trends on a weekly basis and applying them to spark consumer's needs and wants.  •Designed imaginative, eye catching outfits  & displays in front windows and interior pop-spots.

•Merchandised products in a cohesive, visually appealing manner while keeping accessibility in mind to increase sales.

•Boosted employe morale with “Trend of the Week” contests in which trend boards were displayed along with the wining looks of participants.
 
Denim & Sportswear Designer: Levi’s Girls (0-16) Haddad Brands, New York, NY   April 2007- August 2010
•Shopped for trends, washes & denim treatments that applied to the line each season.

•Designed, sketched & created graphics & prints for all styles, prepared trend boards & created a color palette to review in design meetings with the Creative Director & V.P. of Sales. •Supervised three team members who created technical packages for sampling and  followed up with sourcing & production departments.

 

Wal-Mart Brands Infant & Toddler Assistant/Associate Designer Adjmi Apparel,
New York, NY   November 2004 – April 2007

•Worked closely with designers on developing new fabrics, accessories & constructed color cards for meetings.  •Produced all technical packages & communicated daily with sample makers in both NY and Overseas offices.