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Marina Ivanova

Sacramento, CA
pliersandstring.com
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    I'm a professional designer with 15+ years of experience encompassing a diverse range of creative work. I specialize in fashion denim and casual wovens, with additional experience in casual knits, leggings and outerwear. I have extensive graphic design experience with prints, placement art and embellishments. My tech packs are highly detailed and precise.

  • Education
    • Associate of Arts Fashion Design
      Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
      1999 - 2001
      Outstanding Fashion Designer Nominee, Valedictorian Nominee, Phi Theta Cappa member, FIDM Honor Society
    • Gen Ed, Architecture
      University of Arizona
      1997 - 1998
      General studies and preliminary Architecture courses geared toward professional-phase program. Accepted into UA professional-phase Architecture program, Dean's List.
  • Experience
    • Designer & Proprietor
      Pliers & String LLC
      Sacramento, CA
      May 2014 - Present (12 years 1 month)
      Launched artisanal jewelry line sold in over 100 boutiques including M.Fredric, Pebble Beach Resort, Yaamava Resort & Casino, and EQL by Kerrits.
    • Senior Designer, G by GUESS YC
      GUESS? Inc.
      Los Angeles, CA
      May 2008 - Feb 2014 (5 years 9 months)
      All-encompassing apparel design and development focused on denim and casual wovens. Also designed activewear and outerwear and created original graphics for back pocket artwork, screenprints/placement art and all-over prints.
    • YC Denim Designer
      GUESS? Inc
      Los Angeles, CA
      May 2004 - May 2008 (4 years)
      Designed & developed Young Contemporary denim collection for retail and wholesale markets. Strong emphasis on wash development, back pocket design and silhouette direction.
    • Jewelry Designer
      Pade Vavra Designs
      Los Angeles, CA
      Apr 2000 - May 2004 (4 years 1 month)
      Launched "Fusion" line of handmade jewelry for specialty retailers including Ron Herman, Anthropologie, Red Envelope. Conceptualized and created custom OOAK pieces for private clientele.
  • Awards

    Gold and Silver Awards for Excellence (GUESS?, Inc., 2008 & 2009)

    Magna Cum Laude (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 1999 - 2001)

    Outstanding Fashion Designer (nominee); Valedictorian (nominee); Phi Theta Cappa; FIDM Honor Society (Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, 1999 - 2001)

  • Industries
    • Apparel
    • Luxury Goods
  • Skills
    • Apparel
    • Creative Direction
    • Fashion Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Infographics
    • Illustration
    • Illustrator
    • InDesign
    • Photoshop
    • Textile Design
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