Kate Costello

CAD

TECHNOLIGIES

* Promoted to Senior Designer within 10 months of employment
* Lead designer for all Missy customers including Cato, NY & Co, Dressbarn, Lane Bryant Shopko, Meijer’s, Maurices
* Designer for contemporary brands including Guess divisions (Guess Retail, Guess Factory, G by Guess) as well as Ross, Burlington, Bebe, Buckle, American Eagle, Aeropostale
* Managed/designed packaging as well as product for various accounts
* Created and presented charm/holiday programs as well as ideas to market the program
* Maintained and updated brand guidelines ensuring brand identity is properly used for
licensed customers
* Developed promotional and marketing material for specific brands
* Attended market weeks in New York to merchandise and present product to customers
* Main graphic designer for all tech accessories, handbags/backpacks, small leather goods,
holiday boxed good, and carding
* Ability to create new product/designs through computer renderings, technical hand
drawing, and assembled samples
* Detailed specification of designs to ensure accurate models for overseas development
* Design and detailed specification for other accounts including Sears, Maurice’s

* Director of a team consisting of a manipulator, model maker, design assistants
* Worked with sale, merchandising, and design to create appropriate product for accounts

* Travelled overseas to China to work with vendors on product development as well as shop the market for new components
* Extensive experience with the Adobe Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) as well as Microsoft Office
* Designed, developed, and implementation of graphic, layout, and production
* Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through
completion
* Work closely with clients to create vision, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements
* Created visual aspects of marketing materials for accounts (ie. brochures, storyboards, etc)
* Contributed to the design of products for Walmart, Claire’s, and Forever 21
* Maintained consistent communication with buyers, licensees, and sales for continued product improvement
* Efficiently completed designs under strict deadlines and ensured adequate time for overseas development
* Attending market weeks in New York to present product
* Participated in production of print and promotional items for key clients
* Solely designed completed collections for Guess Retail/Wholesale, G-By Guess, Guess Outlet, and off-price accounts
* Recommended and consulted with clients regarding appropriate graphic designs based on overall marketing goals
* Research seasonal trends and competitive brands to create trend presentations and product based on trend research

* Aided in the launching as a designer for an upscale brand featured in Lord and Taylor, Dillard’s, and Bloomingdales
* Promoted to lead designer within one year for reputable contemporary brand solely designing jewelry collections for four plus markets
* Responsible for technical specifications for overseas development, 3D computer and hand renderings, and product manipulation
* Created and maintained relationships with licensees and buyers
* Ability to produce story/trend boards based on research of consumer trends and frequent
retailing trips