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Jennifer Rincon
New York, NY
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About
Knit/Sweater designer based in NYC via Los Angeles. Have worked in the industry for 8+ years and worked on everything to girl's swim to private label.
Currently designing knits and sweaters for Converse One star for Target where I have worked for the past 6.5 years. In my time here I have worked on everything from women's woven's, outerwear, dresses and knit bottoms. A big part of my job is traveling to LA to shop for inspiration and concept, putting together a color palette, presenting rigs and working with merch. to make sure we are presenting the most up to date fashions all while staying true to our Converse One star customer.
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Education
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Diploma Machine knittingStoll Fashion and Technology Knitting Center2013 - 2013
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Associate Fashion DesignPasadena City college2003 - 2005
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Experience
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Designer:knits/sweatersConverseNew York, NYSep 2007 - Present (18 years 9 months)• Travel and source markets for trims, fabrics, brand concepts and silhouettes.
• Design silhouettes based on trend forecasting and market research.
• Prepare tech packs, and specs based on sample-approved measurements.
• Work closely, via email with overseas factories and CAD design team to produce desired designs, trims, color, and strike-off approvals.
• Collaborate with team for creative direction, silhouettes, color palette, trims, and fabrics.
• Shop the market and source knit downs for all sweater yarn development.
• Work with Graphics Dept. on all print & pattern layout and color ways for RTW.
• Manage and direct assistant and associate designers.
• Attend Target headquarters to set and rig for concept.
• Organize and track samples through development process to final stage.
• Comments and approvals of all styles and construction process.
• Research trends and trend direction, to determine suitable direction for target market.
• Conduct fittings with tech team to achieve desired fit and appeal of garments.
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Skills
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On Coroflot@jenniferrincon, member since 2014
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