Selina Tahmasian

Managed designers, artists, pattern makers and technical designers with hands-on approach to
successfully accomplish daily work and special projects.
Planned seasonal photo shoots, including selecting models, photographers, stylists and hair and
makeup artists.
Directed implementation of improved work methods and procedures to achieve company objectives.
Lead and directed design and production teams for seasonal projects, creating on trend designs within
required timelines.
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all design projects.
Working with the VP of sales to understand business performance and strategize for future development.
Responsible for ensuring that the product is consistent with market trends as it relates to the market demands.

collection consisting of a balanced assortment of denim key pieces and fashion items.
Led creative team meetings to share ideas and develop designs from concept to production.
Developed budget and negotiated wash prices and quotes to ensure projects were completed
within financial boundaries.
Reviewed and approved washes, fits a team of an assistant designer, pattern maker and sample makers.
Set department quality standards and directed daily operations.
Collaborated with runway designer Erin Fetherson for her Spring 2017 NYFW.
Collaborated with Badgley and Mishka Spring 2019 NYFW.
Responsible for ensuring that the product was consistent with market trends as it related to the
market demands.
Conducted fit sessions with the patternmaker and responsible for final approval of fit sample and production.
Thoroughly researched design trends and studied information pertaining to denim and fashion.
Represented the company each season at Project and/or Coterie.

Designed a collection of printed infant clothes, all made and printed in USA.
Responsible for communicating with showroom, receiving and completing all orders.
Provided the showroom with all sales tools needed.
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all design projects.
Planned photo shoots, including selecting photographers, stylists and and models.

Responsible for developing designs and creating flat sketches for knit and woven tops as well as knit bottoms
for the IM Jeans Collection.
Responsible for market research and trend analysis.
Oversaw product from prototype to final sample.
Traveled overseas to work with factories on developing fabrics as well as executing and issuing styles.
Worked closely with assistant to develop tech packs using Web PDM for factories.
Conducted fittings at proto stage as well as production.
Worked closely with production manager on overseas pricing.
Collaborated with graphic design team to create artwork for sequins embroidery, graphic tees, and prints.
Worked with sweater vendors creating fully fashion sweaters.

Developed new ideas and sketches as well as designed tops and dresses and separate lifestyle pieces
for the Lolly Collection.
Conducted fittings to ensure the production patterns were released in a timely manner.
Overseeing product from prototype to final sample.
Worked with dye houses to create washes and developed trims with offshore vendors and domestic vendors.
Created inspiration boards for each season by delivery.
Conducted market research and shopping for inspiration for sourcing new fabrics and trims for each delivery.

ABS by Allen Schwartz Jan 2008 to Feb 2011
Managed assistant designers and pattern makers with hands-on approach to successfully accomplish daily
work and special projects.
Conducted market research, designed contemporary sportswear and day dresses.
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all illustration projects.
Designed knit and woven tops, denim, woven and knit bottoms.
Created washes and developed embellishments and pocket treatments for denim.
Sourced fabrics, trims and selected colors for the collections.
Collaborated with PR on photoshoots.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Oversaw products from prototype to final sample.
Managed all private label design and projects.

Contributed ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
Produced original concepts with help of computer programs and hand drawings.
Thoroughly researched design topics and studied information pertaining to topics.
Created new woven and knit tops and dresses for contemporary division.
Generated tech packs for designs and communicating with overseas vendors.