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Senior Mechancal Artist
Miami, FL
2020 - Present (4 years)
+ Extensive experience in creating localized text and images for Fortune 500 companies' international marketing campaigns.
+ Expertise involving the creation of physical and digital advertisements for print, emails, social media, web design, and storefronts.
+ Excelled at developing bespoke design creations for product launches and updates.
+ Collaborated seamlessly with the studio manager, project managers, and mechanical artists to execute efficient handoffs.
+ Adept in organizing files by applying revisions notes, updating versions, and maintaining folder structures.
+ Ensured top-quality design files by scrubbing them for consistency, alignment with brand standards, color management, and printer specifications.
+ Responsible for packaging and handing off localized files delivering the original level of quality and detail.
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Swimwear Designer
Brownsville, FL
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
+ Technical Designer lead for Private Label Accounts: Amber Rose, Eloquii, Fashion Nova, Forever 21, Fredericks of Hollywood, and Yandy.
+ Technical Designer for Oh La La Cheri Brands: RSVP, OLLC, Kaviar, Real Lingerie, and Lola.
+ Co-produced SS20 line from initial inspiration to TOP(Top of Production) sample including sketches, garment specs, and approvals.
+ Maintained database of the design process: strike-offs, lab dips, and bulk swatches.
+ Published and periodically updated: line sheets, design boards, and merchandising design sheets.
+ Developing and designing trend research, presentation boards, and seasonal color stories.
+ Developed tech packs using WFX.
+ Designed CADs for samples in Illustrator.
+ Hand Sketch initial swimwear/lingerie designs.
+ Recolor preexisting designs.
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Web Designer/Developer
Atlanta, GA
2017 - 2018 (1 year)
+ Designed/developed custom themes for websites.
+ Extensive knowledge of programs: WordPress, CSS, Divi, Core, HTML5
+ Design and production for wholesale channels including banners, emails, product pages, and other marketing assets for multiple brands.
+ Segmented client's goals into milestones for clear digital communications, while maintaining a quality design standard and respecting the brand identity.
+ Collaborated with the creative, digital, eCommerce, and sales teams to execute content strategy and create digital assets that adhere to the seasonal guidelines and sales goals for the different brands.
+ Researched contemporary interactive technology, developments, and trends in digital marketing.
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Technical Designer
Chateaux Imperial (Outerwear)
New York, NY
2012 - 2017 (5 years)
+ Managed flow of information related to the fit process; track samples, update tech log, and communication with factory counterparts.
+ Provide insight regarding the style and fit of the product during presentations.
+ Established a strict design calendar and scheduled production meetings for the design team.
+ Partner with all internal teams and apply that knowledge in the creation of new seasons.
+ Archived revisions of technical design packages toward stock approval.
+ Actively participated in the conceptual development of each product line by driving strong apparel concepts.
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Assistant Designer
New York, NY
2014 - 2015 (1 year)
+ Performed creative research and assisted with product development techniques for factories' directions.
+ Ensured product design packages were completed accurately, and sent to the product development team, tech department, and vendors promptly for prototypes and sales samples.
+ Maintained product quality guaranteeing consistency with market trends as well as business strategy.
+ Provided recommendations regarding seasonal themes, edits to lines, new concepts, etc.
+ Developed, edited, and documented specs for tech packets.
+ Worked with technical designers documenting fit modifications.