Designed and managed men’s and women’s sportswear collection averaging 100 styles per season. Effectively executed and communicated design concepts for the collection. Sourced and managed fabric, graphic, and trim development. Facilitated fittings and correction process from the initial proto stage through production. Worked with design calendar and met deadlines in a timely manner. Worked effectively with a team consisting of: Merchandising, Product Development, Design Associate, Sourcing, Materials Research, and Sales Force. Helped to facilitate fashion show for sales meeting. Managed and developed visual tools for presentation of line (cad books, swatch boards. trim boards and sales samples). Traveled domestically and internationally to research trends, work with factories, meet with sources and attend domestic and international tradeshows. Developed or sourced all print and yarn dyes for collection.
