Dante Gayles

Manage design process from concept to final fitting, boosting market presence with innovative scrubs.
Conducting market research to identify trends, supporting fresh designs that engage new clients.
Using PLM software to streamline style development, improving process efficiency and accuracy.
Creating technical flats & sketches ensuring precise communication and development.
Coordinating design line reviews with teams, fostering alignment and resulting in cohesive market-ready line sheets implemented through In-Design.
Managed the design process from concept to fitting, in order to boost market presence with innovative scrubs.
Collaborating with teams to select seasonal fabrics and trims in order to create cohesive and elevated designs.
Prepared & presented line concept and product samples for sales and marketing teams.

Developed design sheets request for Missy & Junior casual knits, enhancing product quality and styles.
Created precise technical sheets and pattern request, ensuring accurate production specifications.
Illustrated CAD sketches, optimizing graphic, print and trim embellishment placements, elevating visual appeal and driving customer engagement through strategic design choices.
Monitored sample specifications and styling accuracy, leading to significant reductions in revisions & improved final product fit & quality.

Created CAD sketches for woven tops, ensuring precise print, trim, styling and embellishment placements.
Reviewed initial samples for specification accuracy, enhancing design quality and minimizing errors.
Contributed to fabric & trim concept developments, aligning with design objectives.
Oversaw design development process, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
Managed seasonal line sheets & updated PLM with all development detailed requests for clear communication.
Facilitated strong communication among design teams to streamline the development workflow, leading to improved project outcomes.
Built compelling seasonal line sheets that effectively showcased design overview, driving engagement during presentations.

Collaborated on design concepts, enhancing fabric, trim, wash styling silhouettes print and graphic choices for seasonal collections.
Managed fabric / trim sourcing & development, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
Created sketches and preliminary technical packages, facilitating smooth line review processes.
Led sample reviews / updates, ensuring fit, style and brand consistency in final products.
Mentored interns, fostering skill development and efficient task management.
Streamlined the design process by managing and ensuring timely delivery of collection and product quality.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams & import vendors to conduct sample reviews, facilitating clear communication ensuring design integrity and adherence to brand standards throughout the development cycle.

Generated CAD sketches aligning with design team’s vision, enhancing market appeal.
Coordinated CAD request amongst CAD team, ensuring timely completion & high quality output.
Produced line sheets & presented boards, supporting brand’s marketing strategy.
Maintained & updated CAD library system, fostering and enabling quick access, efficiency and an organized process across projects in work & completed.
Provided constructive feedback during CAD review, nurturing teams growth and driving a culture of continuous improvement in design quality.

Developed CAD sketch requests meeting designers needs, enhancing styling, creativity and ensuring a timely delivery and high quality.
Maintained CAD library for accuracy and easy access, leading to noticeable gains in project turnaround time.
Conducted thorough reviews of technical CAD sheets, resulting in improved design integrity.
Worked closely with design teams to create new style sketches, influencing a creative environment that encourages innovative solutions.
Demonstrated & optimized the design process by strong communication skills in managing the CAD library, request and ensuring team access is up-to-date with design resources.