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Design Director of U.S. Polo Assn, Candies & Jordache
US Home Brands
New York, NY
Dec 2014 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Direct the design development for U.S. Polo Association, Candies, and Jordache. Launched Candies and Jordache as home collections. Develop new in house brands; Bloom, Impulse, Hampton Collections, and Hotel Collections. Meet with buyers and execute on follow up. Work closely directing designers efficiently and positively. Placed 300 new designs in comforter sets, quilts, beach towels, bath towels, shower curtains, window treatments revitalizing the accounts.
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Design Director in Chenilles, Jacquards, & Prints
PDK Regency
New York, NY
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014 (1 year)
Marked 15% sales growth in the last six months.
Develop on trend market presentations and develop chenille, jacquard, and print beds from concept to sampling for market.
Correspond daily with China, India, and Pakistan for photo sampling, production, and new techniques.
Acquire new accounts by developing and presenting designs specifically for the retailer or catalogue.
Meet day to day needs of buyers and keep up with sales requests.
Direct overseas design office daily.
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Freelance Bedding/Bath Designer
Springs Global
New York, NY
Apr 2013 - Dec 2013 (8 months)
Develop bedding designs for various licenses including Pantone and Cindy Crawford.
Develop bedding bath and rug designs for in house brand, Spring Maid, targeting various retailers.
Prepare presentations, trend and mood boards for market and meetings.
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Bedding/Bath Designer
Idea Nuova
New York, NY
Dec 2010 - Apr 2013 (2 years 4 months)
Assist the Head of Product Development in developing looks for retailers including, but not limited to Macy's, Bed Bath & Beyond, Anna's Linens and Walmart.
Prepare artwork and technical specifications for overseas production.
Facilitate the Adult Bedding Department in various aspects such as participating in design meetings, communicating with overseas factories, and creating presentations for buyers.
Develop packaging for the three lines in the adult bedding department, this includes mapping beds, logos, coloring and branding.
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Freelance Rug Designer
Bespoken Rugs
Brooklyn, NY
Dec 2008 - Dec 2012 (4 years)
Freelance Rug Designer
Create original rug designs hand made in Tibet.
Prepare artwork for overseas high end production, including construction, colors, and heights.
Work with interior designers to create one of a kind designs specific to their needs.
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Freelance Textile Designer
Suntex Designs Inc.
New York, NY
Dec 2009 - Dec 2010 (1 year)
Create bedding and accessories based on licenses.
Design product, prints, select colors and prepare mechanicals for mass production.
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Freelance Bedding/Textile Designer
PDK Regency Studio
New Paltz, NY
Jun 2004 - Oct 2010 (6 years 4 months)
Design and prepare all various textiles needed for production
Design (with the assistance of Illustrator) pieced quilts with selected fabrics.
Collaborate presentations for buyers including JCPenney, Brylane, QVC, etc.