Katie Sackman

o Concept, design and develop fragrance, artwork, packaging for in house brands and key accounts
o Product styling and photo editing
o Create marketing materials - ads, email blasts, postcards and flyers
o Catalog design and layout
o Website and Social Media management
o Trade shows – set up displays and sell product

o Designed and developed four separate men’s headwear lines
o Trend, fabric and trim research and development
o Communicated product development with US and overseas factories and vendors
o Created from scratch tech packs for four different lines including sketches and technical drawings
o Worked hand in hand with printer to create “Made in America” catalog
o Kept timelines and met seasonal deadlines

o Sketching _ hand and Illustrator
o Photo shoot styling _ make up, hair, models and garments
o Developed prototypes for photo shoots _ demonstrated knowledge of fit and construction
o Tracked up coming trends to create concept, color and trend boards
o Fabric design
o Responsible for catalog images color correction cooperating with in house and contract photo editors
o Model correspondence for fittings and photo shoots

o Contributed to developing new lines
o Style Development _ sketch to finished production
o Cooperate with Technical Designers in pattern process and fittings
o Develop new fabrics for catalogs and new lines
o Tracked up coming trends to create concept, color and trend boards
o Experience in stretch fabrics
o Catalog development _ concept to completion
o Work hand in hand with production to ensure correct product arrives to the customer
o Model searching and correspondence for fittings and photo shoots
o Style photo shoots _ make up, hair and garments
o Communicate with fabric and trim vendors

o Experience in outerwear, sweaters, knits and wovens
o Measured garments for fit accuracy
o Developed technical sketches
o Developed and maintained style logs
o Contributed to the development of a new line
o Communicated with overseas vendors
o Assisted in all aspects of the design process
o Tracked up coming trends to create concept, color and trend boards

o Provided organizational support to stylist and photographer during photo shoots
o Attended biweekly brainstorming meetings and accessories
o Performed research for style writer as needed
o Assisted in special events including fashion shows
o Maintained a professional demeanor when interacting with clients on Alive’s behalf