James Yick

* Designed cohesive lines for Tweens/Teens while achieving or close to target costs resulting in successful Buy Trips and in store sales performance * Collaborated with Buyers to define the idea and potential development in order to establish the uniqueness that is viable potential for implementation, production, performance, and profitability * Developed and strengthened global relationships with cross-functional team members by collaboration in Trend and Fashion Core groups * Exceeded Sales Plan by $10.5M (TY $250,023,974 vs LY $230,819,271) * Reassessed Global Sales Strategy with Buyers to ensure 100% product commonality and engaged a better sell through while preventing overdevelopment * Delegated responsibilities to assistant designers while teaching industry knowledge (construction, costing, conceptualizing, modification, fabrication, and time management) * Shopped global retail market for competitive analysis for trend direction

* Conceptualized for different jewelry collections * Collaborated with Design Director and Merchandisers in developing seasonal collections

Liz Senior Jewelry Designer * Collaborated in the re-launching of Dana Buchman Accessories by establishing brand identity, which increased sales and bookings * Designed jewelry that compliments seasonal apparel collections * Conceptualized with VP of Design and improved the design aesthetic of products * Worked closely with Product Development and overseas factories to source materials and develop brand right product while achieving target margins * Utilized technical/industry knowledge to further jewelry development * Researched ideas and consistently display innovative concepts * Maintained customer focus while elevating brand integrity

* Researched products for modifying and expanding of different concepts while incorporating own skills, techniques, and production costs to create innovative ideas * Planned and developed from conceptual phase through pricing, competitive market analysis, cost analysis, and sales projections * Translated ideas into designs by rendering and color illustration to finalized technical drawing * Collaborated closely with Design Director and Merchandisers * Worked with in house model makers to perfect models/samples

* Set variety of stones into different mountings

* Conducted competitive market research to identify market trends and current updates on the market * Analyzed the performance of Best Sellers and helped plan merchandising strategy for new collections * Planned and developed from conceptual phase through pricing, competitive market analysis, cost analysis, and sales projections * Worked with vendors in India, China, and Thailand to establish price and quality, respond to daily e-mails and further resolution * Product assortment for various distribution channels, vendor communications, sample procurement, and line finalization * Determined client needs and designed into specific looks and price points

* Product Development from initial concept to completion of prototype * Designed and directed team of 2 designers to execute brand appropriate product for Elliot Danori, Nadri, Metal Line, and Kohl's * Lead teammates responsible for creating 100-200 new products samples per market * Conduct market trend research utilizing trend forecasting service, online search and store visits * Identify trends and create moodboards with team and make a presentation to VP of Design * Review and approve/correct technical drawings and CAD files sent from factory * Check samples to ensure equality as well as the esthetics. Communicate corrections to PD team as needed * Conduct product briefing addressing the trends to Sales prior to each market * Following market appointments, create new or modify designs to quickly turn around new samples

* Revised and modified existing jewelry according to client's specifications * Researched competitive markets to identify trends for future development * Created display design for Jewelry Trade Shows (JCK, JA)

Diamond Setter, Jeweler * Developed ideas into designs to suit the company needs * Set variety of stones into different mountings * Repairing work for customers