Jennifer Smith

• Seasonal concept & trend research
• Hand sketching, computer CAD drawing
• Seasonal fabric & trim selections
• Complete line coloration & graphic application
• Production tech packs & factory travel
• Mange in house designers//Licensees//Interns
• Headwear//Bags//Bands//Socks //Knit Accessories//Gloves
• Mens//Womens//Youth

* Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc - Product Design/Illustration/Sample Making * Grafiq Trafiq - Textile Design / Graphic Design / Illustration * Littlearth Productions - Product Design / Development / Sourcing * Simms - Product Design / Headwear and Coldweather / Trim Design

Product Design & Development for Officially Licensed Soft Handbags & Soft Goods * Seasonal concept & trend research * Hand sketching, computer CAD drawing * Production tech packs daily communication w/ factories finding& onboarding new factories * Manage team of graphic designers & freelancers * Communicate with NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL and NCAA on product and artwork submissions * Manage costing, margins, MSRP's, Quality Control

• Color story & seasonal concept development including trend travel
• Hand sketching and computer CAD drawing; Original print and plaid design
• Production tech packs & daily communication with factories; managing domestic sample room
• Maintain relationships with accounts such as Target, Babies’R’Us and K-Mart
• Manage submission process for licensees such as Jeep, Sesame Street and Care Bears

Apparel Design for In House Private Label Women’s Sportswear Line
• Develop unique color and concept stories for each delivery , market research and travel
• Strike-off and lab dip approvals; seasonal trim and fabric selection
• Daily communication with factories overseas and domestically
• Managing interns, colorist & assistant designer