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Product Development Technician

Chrystal A Ward

Cranberry Township, PA
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    Creative Apparel Graphic Artist

  • Education
    • Certificate Fashion Design
      Parsons School of Design
      2017
      Non-credit certificate to augment skills used in the design industry
    • Certificate Computer Aided Design
      Art Institute of Hollywood
      2002 - 2003
      twelve week course to enhance computer skills for fashion design
    • Bachelors of Fine Art-Fashion Design The Art Institutes
      Savannah College of Art and Design
      1998
  • Experience
    • Overnight Stocking
      American Eagle
      Mar 2019 - Present (7 years 3 months)
      – Recreate the merchandise presentation as illustrated in Company directed marketing and merchandising floorset documents.
      – Execute assigned visual displays during floorsets as directed in company visual documents.
      – Build window and upper displays, dress bust forms, and merchandise fixtures and walls.
      – Maintain proper lighting in the store and windows to ensure merchandise is highlighted appropriately.
      – Execute styling and detailing of all merchandise in accordance with the visual directives.
      – Ensure all merchandise is signed correctly and according to Company directed marketing and merchandising updates.
    • Product Development Technician
      Rue 21
      Cranberry Township, PA
      Aug 2013 - Jan 2019 (5 years 5 months)
      – Measure samples point by point when submitted by Vendors.
      – Lead daily fit sessions and coordinate schedules to work with cross functional departments
      – Compose and communicate all fit comments to Vendors after each fitting.
      – Create and maintain final graded specs.
      – Establish, monitor and maintain fit, construction and workmanship standards for product categories and ensure consistency across all Vendors.
      – Approve strike offs, lab dips and fabric specifications.
      – Maintain files and storage of Product Development materials, including reference samples, digital files and other physical samples
    • Graphic Design
      GGirl
      Vernon, United States
      2009 - 2013 (4 years)
      Create original artwork for screen printing and sublimation
    • Graphic Design
      Self Esteem/All Access Apparel
      Montebello, CA
      2007 - 2008 (1 year)
      Create original artwork for screenprinting on girls and juniors sportswear
    • Product Development
      Kellwood-XOXO
      2005 - 2006 (1 year)
      Create technical packs for oversea production
    • CAD Designer
      Kellwood-David Dart
      2004 - 2005 (1 year)
      Create original prints and flats for mass production specialty clothing line
    • CAD Textile Designer
      Emday Fabrics
      Los Angeles, CA
      2003 - 2004 (1 year)
      Create original prints and colorways using original artwork or vintage art
  • Awards

    Bee Purse, Major Works Show at Exhibit A Gallery, Savannah College of Art and Design, 1998

    Presidential purchase Award for Bee Purse, Savannah College of Art and Design, 1998

    Hoffman Fabrics Quilters Challenge Award for Design, 1994

    Hoffman Fabrics Quilters Challenge National Tour, 1994

  • Industries
    • Retail
  • Skills
    • Concept Art
    • Costume Design
    • Creative Suite
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Illustrator
    • Photoshop
    • Textile Design
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