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Fashion / Accessories Designer
Michelle Benjamin
New York, NY
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About
Dedicated Designer who loves to be creative , and is passionate for all things of the Design and Fashion.
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Education
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BA Fashion DesignThe Illinois Institue of Art2002 - 2004Strong Draping / Pattern making ability * Mac OS, Window * Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign, Bridge * PLM, WEB PDM * Computer/Hand Sketching * Tech Pack Specification * Local Salesmen Sampling Execution * Apparel Construction, Fabric & Trim Sourcing * Line Development * Garment Fit Balance Evaluation * Trend Research/Forecasting * Logo Development
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Experience
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Missy Sweater/ Cut&Sew DesignerHMS Productions LLCNew York, NYMar 2019 - Jul 2020 (1 year 4 months)- Responsible for designing Missy Cut & Sew, Sweaters label for Cupio & Cupio Blush: Knits, Woven, Basics, Lounge wear
- Created initial specs for cut & sew Knits/ woven , and Missy Sweaters for TP’s , Total product lifecycle
- Merchandise seasonal product for Market week, Created seasonal colors, Line plans -
Missy DesignerAbsolutely FamousApr 2018 - Jan 2019 (9 months)- Designed Missy Cut & Sew Silhouettes for many private label accounts
- Created Seasonal Prints and Graphics for current season trends for the Missy Market
- Responsible for Knits, Woven basic and fashion styles, create trend inspired Prints & graphics for Missy market -
Senior Designer for 9 Accessory Brand AccountsAimee LynnNew York, NYJun 2016 - Jun 2017 (1 year)Seasonal Accessories/ Fashion Scarves/ Woven Hat Designer
- Responsible for design & Develop for Multi Product Cold Weather/ Fashion scarves/ woven Hats for Missy and Junior Market
- Responsible for yarn weaves/ sourcing, negotiating sample first cost based on customer target prices, and final Production cost
- Designed wool hats, straw hats, fabric hats, developed original patterns, prints and fairisles for outerwear and accessories
- Design/ Execute Brand: PDQs, Retail Marketing packaging, Hangtags, Labels for major Fashion Brands -
Senior Fashion Designer for Private label MassiniTKO- Evolution / A.B.S,New York, NYMar 2015 - Jun 2016 (1 year 3 months)- Missy -Contemporary Designer
- Responsible for designing complete Missy Cut & Sew Silhouettes for Clubs: Sam’s US, Sam’s Mexico,
- Responsible for Knits, Woven basic and fashion styles, seasonal forecasting/create for Missy market for trends, prints, graphics
- Design and execute retail Branding packaging and other Branding products: Wall decals, Hangtags, main labels, size labels,
- Design/ Execute Branding accessories and trims: Metal Shanks with logos, Buttons, Metal labels, Snaps -
Senior Fashion Designer /Technical Designer / Graphic DesignerAsphalt Yacht Club LLCNew York, NYSep 2012 - Mar 2015 (2 years 6 months)- Young Men/Boys Skater Urban Lifestyle Brand Apparel and Accessories Designer
- Responsible for designing complete Young Men / boys Silhouettes for Skater Brand that consist of: Knits, Woven, Lifestyle, Skater, outer wear, Basics, Athletic wear, and accessories ( Hats , Socks, Iphone Cases, Scarves, beach towels)
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Senior Fashion Designer for Private label MassiniMaymie Brothers LLCNew York, NYMar 2008 - Mar 2012 (4 years)- Missy Apparel and Soft Accessories Designer
- Responsible for designing Missy Cut & Sew for private label that consist of: Knits, Woven, dresses, Career, Outerwear, Basics, Active wear, and accessories
- Created and Manipulated Seasonal for trends, prints, graphics for Missy Market
- Create store floor plan with complete diagram layout of final samples
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