Lauren Benner

• Create original prints using hand drawing, photography and digital design for contemporary studio specializing in tribal, floral, paisley and decorative prints for ladies’ and junior’s clothing and accessories.
• Design original prints to support the seasonal creative story and strategy while being trend-conscious to the customer.

• Researched and collected color inspiration, concept and trend images for mood, style and color boards.
• Created trend reports to be used for design and merchandising teams.
• Created color direction tools for distinct categories of product based on the color palette, brand guidelines and trend forecasts.
• Managed the color matching process from start to finish across multiple platforms for a holistic color perspective.
• Maintained the color swatch library and made updates to our products using Excel and Enovia.
• Created the ASE electronic color palette for cross-functional team use.
• Managed shipping orders for our team and overseas partners.

• Led development and design for belts; sourced new styles and materials with overseas vendors, presented mood/concept boards for belts and denim.
• Created tech packs, sketched and designed new styles and pocket embroideries while meeting tight deadlines for the juniors market.
• Reviewed and commented on washes, prints, lab dips, trims, and embroideries.

• Led development and design for belts; sourced new styles and materials with overseas vendors, presented mood/concept boards for belts and denim.
• Created tech packs, sketched and designed new styles and pocket embroideries while meeting tight deadlines for the juniors market.
• Reviewed and commented on washes, prints, lab dips, trims, and embroideries.

• Designed original prints and embroidery layouts, modified purchased artwork, created print pitch sheets, maintained digital print library.