Fabio Santorelli

/ SEAN JOHN Senior Designer Men's Woven & Denim * Research, evaluate, and implement market research to identify relevant trends in concept, silhouette, fit, fabric, wash and finish, consisting of denim and non-denim fabrications. * Collaborate with merchandising and production teams throughout line development to ensure margin goals are met. * Source and develop all fabrications & trims, and explore options for new innovative fabrications and wash treatments. * Create hand-drawn design sketches and generate adopted designs utilizing Adobe CS. * Initiate all tech packs, prototype and production, consisting of cad, detail, spec creation, B.O.M., and all trim development. * Review and approve samples within the development process and direct all fittings to ensure all fit and aesthetic objectives are achieved. * Analyze and approve samples for production after a thorough evaluation of fit, measurement, pattern shaping, and functionality.

Senior Technical Designer Men's Denim & Senior Designer Women's RTW Apparel * Oversaw all aspects of technical design for all collections in addition as lead Designer for the Private Label Womens division. * Researched, evaluated, and implemented market research to identify relevant trends in fit, finish, silhouette, fabric, and wash, consisting of denim and non-denim fabrications for all classifications. * Developed a fit comment document for all garment components, including specs/POM, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim. Ensured a garment was developed to meet design's aesthetic. * Measured garments accurately to identify any fit issues executed fit comments efficiently to remain on schedule with production. * Directed and lead fit sessions, provided recommendations, noted call-outs, and logged critiques to accurately and efficiently address all issues. * Provided grading guidelines to vendors after fit approval to ensure quality consistency collaborated with internal and external partners. * Analyzed and approved samples for production after a thorough evaluation of measurement, fit, pattern shaping, and functionality.

Initiated LABORATORIO as a Design & Consulting studio offering conceptual design and style services. The fusion of culture and technology as the underlying vision, providing a "concept-to-product" formula versed in all design and technical areas of womens' & mens' fully merchandised collections, with an emphasis on denim classifications. Clients consisted of IZOD of New York, MOTOR LTD. of Las Vegas, and most recently DNM. LGND., a new collection from PARASUCO JEANS of Canada. * Ensured brand direction was clearly articulated and executed throughout the various design and developmental process, that fit within branding guidelines and target markets. * Researched, evaluated, and implemented market research to identify relevant trends in fit, finish, silhouette, fabric, and wash, consisting of denim and non-denim fabrications, as well as, classic core and core+ product classifications. * Collaborated with merchandising and production teams throughout line development to ensure margin goals were met. * Sourced and developed all fabrications & trims, and explored options for new innovative fabrications and wash treatments. * Initiated all tech packs, prototype and production, consisting of cad and spec creation, and all trim development. * Approved samples within the development process and directed all fittings to ensure all fit and aesthetic objectives were achieved. Comprehensive knowledge of and responsible for garment/fit construction and grading. * Created all facets of the collection, from logo branding to trim creation to ensure a cohesive brand image. * BRANDS included

A premium collection which consisted of all product classifications, with an emphasis on denim.

& Founder - Men's A premium men's collection which consisted of jeans, non-denim pants, and jackets.

A classic range of core 5 pocket denim jeans, complemented with non-denim chinos and shorts.

Reported to the Senior Vice President, with the responsibilities of researching concept-specific trends in accordance with design direction with an emphasis on washes, fabrics and fit.

Collection - Men's & Women's Grew a 7-million-dollar company of one division and one classification, into a $100+ Million company at its peak. Eventually encompassing product classifications for both genders and all ages, which consisted of all fabrications for tops & bottoms, knits & wovens, and jackets & outerwear, with a concentration on denim. Reported directly to the President. Establishing total wholesale sales of $900 Million throughout my tenure. * Implemented design direction and merchandise product for Mens, Womens, Boys and Girls, Kids and Toddlers, Plus Size Womens, and Big and Tall Mens divisions. * Categorized product for subdivisions of Urban Denim, Core Denim, Fashion Basic product and Fashion Deluxe product. Understood and executed the subtle differences within each subdivision. * Headed, directed, and coordinated department of 12+ designers, graphic artists, and technical designers, while overseeing all efforts and facets of product development. * Maintained strong communication relations with all factories and vendors overseas and domestic. * Sourced and developed all fabrications and trims, and explored options for new innovative fabrications and wash treatments. Travelled extensively to Europe and the Far East. * Directed all fittings, formulated all grade rules and oversaw all materials necessary for production. * Directed marketing for all promotional materials, packaging, catalogues, and photography styling, to ensure a cohesive brand image.