Crystal Dizon

- Provide sketches to communicate design concepts and include multiple views and detailed sketches as needed
- Create detailed specs calling out measurements, trims, and construction
- Take direction from technical design team and perform all tasks in timely and efficient manner

- Prepared and managed trend packs for all private labels, identifying fabrics, trims, and garment components
- Sketched and rendered croquis and flat sketches for special collection
- Provided concept boards and established color stories to communicate design and color direction
- Worked closely with senior design team to establish design and trend direction for the season
- Researched and proposed silhouettes, fabrics, and trims that were brand right
- Ability to self manage design projects and work with team members to ensure deadlines were met
- Participated in design reviews and key meetings of line presentations

- Designer of all boys (5T-16) fleece apparel, knit bottoms, swim tops and bottoms, and elevated graphic tees
- Generated positive comps each season and supported a $117 million annual business
- Assorted all products with merchant and ensured line stayed relevant to market trends and also appropriate for business strategies
- Delivered key category drivers each season while maintaining novelty and protecting cost
- Developed and managed bill of materials for all products in PLM
- Drove direction for silhouettes and fabric trends in all categories
- Travelled for inspiration and trend research to NY, LA, SF, Aspen, and Miami and presented learnings to the team
- Oversaw graphic and print direction and collaborated closely with Graphic and CAD Designers
- Directed fit intentions and updated basic fits to meet current standards and introduced new and relevant fits in fleece and swim
- Maintained relationship with GIS partners and ensured scheduled production timelines were met

- Responsible for the concept and design of all boys (5T-16) woven tops and lounge
- Assisted with all designs and development for boys (5T-16) outerwear, woven bottoms, and denim
- Delivered double digit comps each quarter and positioned to support a growth category
- Assorted all products with merchant and always mindful of carry-over, flow, visual set-up, and outfitting to other categories
- Partnered with production to ensure quality and cost of products from proto stage to in-store merchandise
- Corresponded daily with our oversea offices to protect execution and integrity of products
- Colored print and pattern in U4ia

- Supported the men’s and boy’s design team with design concepts and assist with all changes
- Sketched samples and details, revise sketches, and fill colorways with Adobe Illustrator
- Prepared for alignment and adoption by rigging workroom and setting up presentation boards
- Created bill of materials for men’s woven categories
- Developed color palettes and manage sample closet

- Designed womenswear line while assisting with all aspects of the menswear line
- Developed and updated tech packs for all menswear and womenswear product
- Researched and developed branding and line concept for establishing company
- Prepared presentation boards and line books to present to company president and investors
- Managed all trim submissions and fabric development

- Assisted Design Director with developing 15-20 collections each season
- Researched fashion trends and current market, generated trend boards, and established color stories
- Sketched tech flats utilizing Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
- Responsible for creating and managing all flats and line sheets
- Designed hang tags layouts for special garments
- Collaborated with sales team to develop collections consistent with market trends and business needs
- Assisted in maintenance of showroom and sample closet

- Sketched samples and updated line sheets with Adobe Illustrator
- Developed color cards
- Filed approved fabric, color, and trim documents
- Organized and maintained sample closet and resource library