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Design Intern For Calvin Klein
Marchon Eyewear
May 2013 - Aug 2013 (3 months)
Intern designer under the Calvin Klein division. Worked on various projects from new concepts to updates and materials and color selection. Assembly of tech packs and frame blueprints. Carried my own unique design from in-depth research to a detailed tech pack. Researched current fashion and cultural trends.
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Intern
Decor Craft Inc/DCI
May 2012 - Jul 2012 (2 months)
Intern model maker; A repeat position which entailed model building, display mock ups, multiple projects at a time, working with and over seeing others to complete projects accurately and quickly.
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Designer, Craftsmen, Material Specialist
House Of Cach
May 2011 - Aug 2011 (3 months)
Developed Concepts for 2011/2012 women's Jewelry line.
Responsible for Material research and development of in house manufacturing methods, training and over seeing assemblers as well as first run prototype maker.
Developed concepts handbag design for 2012 Runway way show.
-Responsible for iteration sketches, renderings, prototypes, pattern making, tech packs and final product.
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Technical Designer, Product Manager, and Co-Founder
J2K L.L.P.
Dec 2007 - Sep 2010 (2 years 9 months)
Design of in-house product offerings, creation of client customization interaction, pattern making, tech packs, and manufacturing of final product. Then of course the necessary leg work inevitably involved in entrepreneurship; finding clients, different sales outlets as well as investors.
J2K was a small custom bag company supplying bicycle messengers with ability to have their perfect bag. Created a system with main "body" shapes which the customer could choose from then have the pockets, colors and designs crafted around their personal needs and preferences.