Kurt Anderson Pro

• First in-house designer; built foundational design processes with executive leadership.
• Conducted trend, film, and pop culture research to develop seasonal collections.
• Collaborated cross-functionally with buyers, developers, and graphic artists. Partnered with multimedia teams for
styling, wardrobe coordination, and casting.
• Traveled to China for factory visits, quality control, and sourcing.
• Lead design strategy across apparel categories including licensed costumes, knitwear, suiting, outerwear,
and loungewear.
• Spearheaded the company’s licensed knitwear development program, improving construction quality and
consistency through jacquard and yarn innovations.
• Collaborated with licensors such as Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and Street Fighter, translating iconic IP into
high-quality, wearable products.
• Delegated and mentored a team of Senior Designers, Designers, Junior Designers, and interns.
• Developed tech packets, fit standards, and QC guidelines for overseas production partners.

• Founded and operated an independent underwear and apparel brand.
• Directed all creative, design, and marketing initiatives while managing Shopify e-commerce operations.

• Designed for a fully vertical U.S. sweater manufacturer producing branded luxury knitwear, denim, trousers,
hosiery, wovens, and outerwear.
• Led the “Heritage by St. Croix” collection, overseeing concept, color palette, artwork, and technical packets
for domestic and international production.
• Conducted trend forecasting and represented the brand at trade shows in New York, Las Vegas, Paris, and Italy.
• Approved knit swatches, prototypes, and production samples; managed daily fit sessions and construction improvements.

• Develop designs for women’s plus size active lifestyle brand
• Research market trends and competitors
• Develop CAD sketches, color palette, and dye techniques
• Coordinate fabric selection based on style groupings

• Created CAD sketches and technical drawings for men’s outerwear collections.
• Supported fittings, vendor meetings, and presentation boards for seasonal planning.
• Conducted competitor research and maintained fabric library organization.

Help teach skills in...
Hand drawn Figures and Flats
Rendering techniques
Color selection
Styling
Layout
Inspiration

•Developed designs for spring 2011
•Prepared flats in Adobe Illustrator to be sent out to factories
•Matched pantones
•Trim and fabric sourcing