Katie Sackman

• Create layouts, product renderings and new patterns for development of key
products from concept to completion
• Partnered with overseas manufacturing teams to deliver clear product
development direction, maintaining quality standards and driving successful
execution from concept to production
• Track projects, deadlines, and milestones with regular status updates and identify
areas of concern
• Assist the design team in reviewing production samples to maintain quality
control and design consistency
• Support the PD&D team in creating workflow efficiencies and standards

• Responsible for developing an extensive portfolio or on-trend and sale-able art
targeting current and potential retail customers
• Scout and recruit new talent in the artist community while cultivating existing
relationships with key partners
• Provide art direction and feedback to artist/agents while working closely with
product development to identify viable and marketable art
• Stay up to date on market knowledge - research industry trends by visiting retail
stores or trade shows
• Negotiate royalty rates and contract terms between artists and agents

• Directed departmental workflow for a team of designers to ensure efficient
execution and delivery of on-brand designs while maintaining high standards of
quality and brand consistency
• Partnered with Product Managers to refine and approve design concepts,
contributing to an increase in customer satisfaction, sell-through, and product
adoption
• Revamped and standardized design processes to implement best practices,
improving efficiency, collaboration, and output quality.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to structure and develop the design team,
fostering professional growth and long-term capability building
• Worked cross-functionally to translate company strategy and creative vision into
designs that position us as an industry leader

• Design and develop new fragrances, products and packaging for in-house brands
as well as key accounts
• Product styling and photo editing
• Catalog design and layout
• Creation of marketing materials: ads, e-blasts, postcards and flyers as well as
website and social media management
• Trade show experience setting up booths and selling product

• Designed and developed four separate men’s headwear lines
• Introduced tech packs to the company
• Responsible for design sketches and technical drawings
• Communicated with US and overseas factories and vendors to align product
development timelines
• Trend, fabric and trim research relating to men’s headwear fashion

• Designed garments for the costume, dancewear and gymnastics lines using Adobe
Illustrator and hand sketching
• Tracked industry trend to create color, concept and trend boards
• Developed garment prototypes for photo shoots and product development
showing demonstrated knowledge of fit and construction in stretch fabrics
• Photo shoot styling - hair, make up, models and garments

• Played a key role in the development of 3 new product lines from concept to final product
• Developed fabrics and garments from sketch to final production including communication
with local and overseas factories and vendors
• Partnered with technical designers to ensure the fit and construction
• Photo shoot styling - hair, make up, models and garments
• Extensive experience in stretch fabrics

• Experience in outerwear, knits and wovens
• Built tech packs and developed technical sketches to advise overseas vendors on
product design and development
• Measure garments for fit accuracy and attended fit sessions
• Assisted in all aspects of the design process
• Created 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