Raul Penaranda

* Designed CAD/Print artworks for the entire collection, from inspiration to production

! Managed CAD artworks, trend presentations, factory packages, design presentations and special projects for all QVC, HSN and Evine brands including Home Furnishing and Bedding. ! Reported to the C.O.O workflow and productivity of the 20+ brands part of the TigerJ umbrella such a Dennis Basso, Giuliana Rancic, Serena Williams, Lisa Rinna, Nene Leakes, Vanessa Williams etc. ! Created original all-over repeats, placement, yarns, engineering prints, knits and sweaters using Photoshop and Illustrator. Create color cards and approve lab dips

! Trend forecasting Cad/prints/graphics & Design ! Dress designer, RTW pieces, collection sketcher, fittings, prints, patterns and graphics

! Provided fast, focused and accurate fashion forecast and global trend information to the design community (Color, Print, Fabric, Merchandise ideas, etc) ! Seasonal trend services presentations / On-going fashion flash info ! Follow up on color, print, fabric development and merchandise ideas. ! Meeting attendance required on and off-site / trade shows / expositions / fashion shows and special activities related to trend forecasting ! Visual color evolution from season to season (for each brand) ! Showrooms set-up: theme per season

! Created and developed CAD prints for 14 brands using U4ia Software ! Color matching generate print repeats and layout patterns for woven, knits and sweaters ! Produced fashion illustrations based on proto samples for market presentation ! Process encompasses from establishment of color standards through to print s/o's to production approval of bulk ! Responsible for all CAD and printing technologies including U4ia software, hardware, scanners and large format Epson printers and supplies

! Generated print packages for domestic and overseas garment development ! Created seasonal presentation boards, Developed and maintained illustration library ! Designed graphics and artwork for brand ! Monitored print designs from inspiration to in-store