Leah Casper

Lead Designer, Junior wear Knits & Wovens
 Was brought in to create a fashion forward department within the merchandising company where there wasn’t one in place previously.
 Identifies target market considering factors such as age, gender, and socio-economics.
 Conducts thorough research of current trends of the alternative junior wear market.
 Designs clothing, creating original garments in line with the current market trends.
 Works in liaison with the graphic department, utilizing select licenses for chosen garments.
 Develop and draft patterns for junior apparel to ensure proper proportion.
 Cut and sew samples to achieve desired effect true to original design thereby creating a “sew-by’ for the factories.
 Directly responsible for sourcing everything from fabric to manufacturer.
 Works with factories to ensure adherence to correct fit specifications and quality of construction for final product .

Designer, High Fashion Misses Evening Wear
 Determine target market based on age, gender, and socio-economics.
 Conducted thorough research of misses current evening wear trends.
 Developed inspiration board based on fabrics, trims, and color ways.
 Sketched full length, cocktail, and separates according to appropriate season.
 Sourced high quality fabric, trim, and notions according to each individual garment.
 Utilized draping and pattern making skills to create garments true to original design.
 Assembled garments personally using various machine and hand sewing methods.
 Hired professional models, hair/make-up artists, photographer, and videographer for seasonal fashion shows.
 Was chosen as the featured evening wear designer for the Spring/Summer Omaha Fashion Week Finale.
 Price setting of one-of-a-kind designs and sold them through a local boutique and direct to consumer.

Stitcher, Costume Department
 Utilized seasoned sewing skills to assemble and/or alter existing stage costumes to ensure the completion of every costume to meet the required deadline.
 Attend and conduct fittings with each actor.
 Maintain organization of costumes and accessories.

Designer, Junior Girls Woven’s
 Designed woven bottoms according to seasonal and market trends for the junior girls market.
 Conducted research of fabric and trims for seasonal collection maintaining adherence to budget.
 Drafted patterns and cut samples to ensure correct fit was established.
 Maintained organization of design room while keeping detailed files on past designs, fabric swatch and vendor information current.
 Price setting of clothing and accessories, and selling them direct to consumer via online sales platform.