Sachiko Muramatsu-Kramer

Lead & manage multiple brands & projects from conceptualization to finished products.
Travel overseas to work with factories on developments, source new materials, & correct prototypes.
Prepare color & mood boards for each season & present the trend direction to the sales team & major accounts.
Size 6 Fit Model – Work with technicians to correct & provide feedback to improve fit & prototypes.
Shop overseas & domestic market to identify new & emerging trends.

One of a kind vintage inspired jewelry & accessories handmade in the USA.

Product Development for McDonald’s, KFC, & Jack in the Box
Prepare spec sheets & tech packs & maintain daily correspondence with oversea & domestic vendors during all phase of developments.
Collaborate with design team to improve new & existing products.
Approve artwork, lab dips, strike-offs, & trims + materials.
Work on sample review including fitting and revision.

Seasonal Footwear Designer for Firefly.
Create technical CAD & work on material developments to help merchandise the collection.

Responsible for trend & color forecasting.
Traveled overseas to works with factories on developments.
Create sketches, CAD, & specs and manage samples.
Responsible with SMU accounts including Forever 21, Tilly’s, and Hot Topic.

Seasonal Footwear Designer for Airwalk.
Create technical CAD & work on material developments to help merchandise the collection.