Craig Polson

Responsible for extensive designs in multiple product categories.
*Present the complete line to buying teams and merchandisers.
*Responsible for research and direction in color, trend & styling.
*Strong presentation skills, organized and able to manage tight deadlines.
*Work closely with cross-functional teams.
*Prepared computer generated tech packs.

/ KENNETH COLE MEN'S COLLECTION MEN'S, JUNIORS & KIDS

CONTEMPORARY RETAIL STORES / MEN'S COLLECTION Senior Designer *Responsibilities include designing a seasonal men's contemporary collection of woven shirts, knits, sweaters, casual pants, jackets and outerwear From concept sketches to production. *Review daily selling reports with the merchandiser, to create SKU plan. *Responsible for research and direction in fabrics, color, trend and styling. *Responsible for research in denim fit, construction and new denim washes. *Daily communication with oversea factories. *Travel to the Orient researching fabrics and trims, working with facilities on fit and specs.

/ MEN'S SPORTSWEAR Freelance Senior Designer 2009 *Innovative thinking and technical experience in active apparel *Creating new products in cohesive seasonal collections. *Research new fits, technical fabrics, construction and washes. *Prepared computer generated tech packs on Web PDM program. DYLAN GEORGE / MEN'S COLLECTION and DENIM SPORTSWEAR

2008 *Responsibilities included designing a complete collection every season in knits, sweaters, jackets, casual bottoms and fashion jeans. *Present line to sales representatives and merchandisers. *Various follow up with fitting and specs. *Responsible for research and direction in color, trend and styling. *Prepared computer generated tech packs. *Research new denim construction, washes and fits for denim jeans. *Communication with over sea factories.

Senior Designer: Marc Anthony collection and Rock & Republic sportswear *Responsible for extensive designs in multiple product categories. *Present the complete line to buying teams and merchandisers. *Responsible for research and direction in color, trend & styling. *Strong presentation skills, organized and able to manage tight deadlines. *Work closely with cross-functional teams. *Prepared computer generated tech packs.