Katie Maxwell

Assist with graphic design for s.e.hagarman paper goods. Recently, started Office Manager position to assist with general office duties, customer service, invoicing, shipping.

Husband and wife team collaborating on home decor, hand lettering, furniture, and interior decorating and freelance design.

Responsible for updating and maintaining offshore and partial/full package product development as well as fabric and trims. Creating flow between design, pattern, cut and sew teams. Researching new trends, styles and products. Work closely with Product Line Manager and Fabric Coordinator.

Remote Personal Stylist for a free Google App service called Tailor.

Responsible for creating, capturing and maintaining content for local Loft store’s Instagram. More than doubled following. Featured on Loft’s instagram.

•Guided the growth of the Resort and Collegiate Apparel channels
•Managed Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Quality Assurance for all Apparel
•Created, organized, and maintained full Technical Packets
•Created, organized, and maintained all fabric swatches for development, current, and future qualities
•Created, organized, and maintained all lab dip requests
•Communicated daily with suppliers and factories
•Built Adult and Youth French Terry Program
•Designed and created Children's Collegiate Apparel
•Conducted cross functional team meetings
•Requested and approved all lab dips for various fabric qualities and trims
•Researched and presented seasonal trend reports for Resort and Collegiate Apparel Channels
•Provided clear descriptions and instructions to Vendors and Factories.
•Collaborated with team members on various design, graphic, and layout decisions
•Collaborated with team members to merchandise/visual display for Trade Shows
•Assisted with fabric development
•Traveled Internationally for factory visits

•Fully understand the customer and brand positioning by staying true to the brand and design within the lifestyle & characteristics of the customer.
•Conduct cross functional team meetings
•Request lab dip requests for various qualities and trims
•Develop trims such as tassels, fringe, and zipper pulls
•Research and present seasonal trend reports
•Organize and maintain a knit fabrics binder of development, current, and future qualities
•Assist with silhouette and artwork development. Development includes: embroidery, applique, stitch, and embellishments.
•Provide clear descriptions and instructions on artwork layouts that can be easily translated to Technical Design, Product Development and our Factories.
•Assist with design boards and fashion illustrations
•Assist with the development and updating of design boards as necessary
•Hand sketch designs and later translate them into vector images using Adobe Illustrator
•Illustrate Computer Aided Designs for presentations
•Work with Merchandising Team to develop and maintain seasonal development
•Assist with fabric development
•Work closely with Fabric and Trim Teams to develop trims/fabric for the each concept
•Update and Maintain Bill of Materials throughout each season
•Maintain all activities consistent with the product development calendar
•Attend Premiere Vision, Texworld, and Manhatten Vintage Shows in NYC
•Traveled Domestically for inspiration

•Fully understand the customer and brand positioning by staying true to the brand and design within the lifestyle & characteristics of the customer.
•Assist with silhouette and artwork development. Development includes: embroidery, applique, stitch, and embellishments.
•Provide clear descriptions and instructions on artwork layouts that can be easily translated to Technical Design, Product Development and our Factories.
•Assist with design boards and fashion illustrations
•Assist with the development and updating of design boards as necessary
•Hand sketch designs and later translate them into vector images using Adobe Illustrator
•Illustrate Computer Aided Designs for presentations
•Work with Merchandising Team to develop and maintain seasonal development books
•Assist with fabric and trim development
•Work closely with Fabric and Trim Teams to develop trims/fabric for the each concept
•Update and Maintain Bill of Materials throughout each season
•Maintain all activities consistent with the product development calendar
•Traveled Domestically and Internationally for inspiration and factory visits

•Selected as one of 52 out of over 6,000 applications
•Designed 8 looks for UA Women’s Baselayer for Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter 2020
•Original concept: "Generation Z" FW/SS 2020 Women's Baselayer Collection highlighting fabric technology innovation featured in Under Armour's "I WILL INNOVATION" commercial/YouTube Channel
•Created & designed a case study for UA Women’s Underwear internally & externally
•Attended weekly fittings and took fit notes
•Created and maintained Tech Packs, Merch Pages, and Story Boards