Resumé

Melanie Chartier 232 N. Kenmore ave. #4
melchiroko@gmail.com Los Angeles,CA
90004

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Summary of qualifications

March 13- Present Nasty Gal (Los Angeles)
Senior Designer www.nastygal.com

* Design Monthly deliveries base on set creative directions
* Be on top of latest trends and analyse sales report per deliveries
* Select fabrics for monthy deliveries
* Prepare Technical packages
* Work with patternmaker for first pattern
* Conduct fittings

Jan 12- Present Jerome C. Rousseau (Los Angeles)
Accessories Designer www.Jeromecrousseau.com

* Launched Handbag division for high end shoe label JeromeCRousseau.
I work in collaboration with Jerome Rousseau as a design consultant.

November 10- March 13 JC Industries (Los Angeles)
Designer/Developer

* Design, style and direct monthly collection shooting
* Research Trends/ Interpret design in monthly collection for in-house brand
* Responsible of private label account
* In charge of sourcing new fabrics, development technique, washes, trims
* Manage and execute the design process
* Conduct fittings from 1st proto to pre-production sample
* Resolving problems related to the development
* Provide initial cost sheet


November 09-November 10 Sanctuary clothing (Los Angeles)
Head Designer /Coordinator www.sanctuaryclothing.com

* Provide overall creative directions and merchandising for each delivery
* Develop concepts & trend that are brand right and appropriate for the season
* Set fabric plan to be use by the design team for each delivery
* Plan the line according to SKU plans, Sales needs and trends
* Source and select artwork, prints, vintage inspiration
* Manage and execute the design process
* Oversee Design room (5 employees)
* Review design with each designer
* Plan annual time and action calendar & enforce calendar deadline
* Oversee sample development process for both import and local
* Oversee sample room work flow (7 employees)
* Conduct fittings from proto to pre-production
* Supervise communication with oversees vendors to assure correct follow up
and to enforce samples delivery on time
* Track each employee’s progress


March 04–September 09
Design director Dex Clothing (Hong Kong)
www.dexclothing.com

I opened and established a Hong Kong design/development office for this Canadian company

* Travel internationally for trend inspiration
* Responsible for all aspects of the line development from
concept to salesman sample stage of the collection
* Select artworks, prints and vintage inspiration research
* Provide overall creative direction and merchandising for seasonal lines
* Plan the line according to Sales report, needs and trends
* Responsible of product, from concept through production
* Review sketches at scheduled meetings with each designer
* Overview the technical packages; detailed explanation sketches and specs
* Conduct fittings and fittings schedule
* Dispatch technical packages & comments to China factories
* Supervise the team for trims and fabric sourcing in Asia markets
* Ensure a close follow up & good communication with makers, to get the product correct and on time
* Enforce calendar deadlines
* Track each employee’s progress, conduct regular performance reviews
* Responsible for staffing: interviewing, selecting candidates
* Coordinate task and resolve problems related to the development


September 02- March 04
Handbag Designer Hand Bag Supplies Group (Hong Kong)

* Travel for inspiration
* Select fabrics and hardware to be used for the season
* Build technical packages for China factory
* Daily communication with factories to resolve development issues
* Frequent travel to Europe to meet clients and present product



May 00-September 02
Designer Buffalo-David Bitton (Montreal)

* Travel for trend and fabric inspiration
* Develop and establish the basic fit and wash standard for the collection
* Work with graphic team for packaging development
* Build Technical packages and ensure communication with vendors
* Travel to China for fitting and developmentMarch 99-May 00


Skills
Extremely organized; Extensive knowledge of management , both proven by successfully building solid department based on stability and profitability.


Computer skills
Adobe / Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.


Education
Marie-Victorin Fashion College / Montreal- Canada; 1995-1997/ Womenswear fashion design.


Languages
Fluent in French, English. Basic in Cantonese and Spanish.


References

Jerome Rousseau - Owner of Jerome C. Rousseau - 805.284.1220
Renee Lethbridge - Designer at JC industries - 424.645.9523
Eric Shin - Owner of JC industries - 323.235.4458

Projects by melanie chartier