Samantha Gratz

• Working collaboratively with a creative team designing and managing project timelines for seasonal, signature, and OOAK collections.
• Sketching approximately 100 design ideas per season for case line and trunk show collections.
• Providing printable CAD files to our manufacturers.
• Drafting technical specs and photo realistic renders for domestic and overseas manufacturers.
• Working with the development team to ensure goals are met during prototyping phase and the entire design process.
• Developing seasonal mood boards that include gemstones and color theory.
• Presenting research and development idea inspirations to the creative director
• Maintaining and updating design archive

*Managing workflow and production schedule for CAD file printing, casting, and stone setting to keep within quoted timelines.
* Working directly with customers conceptualizing one of a kind jewelry for bespoke client requests. * Modeling and rendering projects in GemVision Matrix and preparing files for manufacturing.
* Developing a capsule collection using brand standards sold exclusively in Alchemy's showroom.

*Designed jewelry using Rhino and Gemvision Matrix software for a high-volume wholesale manufacturing shop.
* Provided technical guidance for issues on designs or samples if presented with errors or structural flaws.
* Managed and maintained design department's EnvisionTec and Projet 3D printers and 3D scanner.
* Assisted in developing a niche brand sold exclusively through company website.

*Worked as a temporary in-house contractor.
*Responsible for creating 3D CAD models using Rhino.
* Drafted technical specs for commercial line designs to be viewed by overseas manufacturers.
* Compiled style and vision boards with design team to develop concepts and trends for upcoming seasons.