Versatile and multi-talented fashion designer with 15+ years of experience leading apparel design and product development for global and boutique brands. Combines a strong creative vision with hands-on technical expertise to deliver cohesive, trend-driven collections. Experienced in collaborating with founders, design teams, and production partners to bring new ideas to market efficiently and beautifully. Resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about design that merges artistry, storytelling, and functionality.

Areas of Expertise

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Core Competencies:

Creative Direction & Design · Denim Design, Development & Wash Expertise · Wash House Collaboration & Terminology · Technical Design · Apparel Development  · Social Media Research & Trend Forecasting (WGSN) · Vendor & Factory Relations · Market Analysis · Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) · Team Leadership · CAD Illustration · Merchandising & Trunk Shows · Presentation & Pitch Decks · Brand Storytelling

Technical Knowledge:

Sketching · Tech Packs · Print & Graphic Design · Sample Mock-Ups · Fabrication & Textiles · Strike-Offs & Lab Dips · Garment Construction & Manufacturing · Silhouettes & Color Story · Concept Boards · Packaging & Sourcing

Software & Tools:

Adobe Illustrator · Photoshop · InDesign · PLM for Fashion · FileMaker Pro · Microsoft Office · Plaidmaker · CAD Illustration

Professional Experience

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Independent Contracts, New York, NY Present

Fashion Designer | Creative Consultant | Project Lead

Design and develop diverse apparel collections for both startup and established brands. Coordinate product development to deliver final products to clients with precision and on schedule. Translate creative concepts into detailed CADs and tech packs, manage development calendars, and collaborate with overseas factories to ensure timely production and delivery.

• Sam Edelman: Developed a denim capsule for the juniors market, featuring a range of fits and washes; managed the process from concept through production.

• Jaybee Child & Pixie Label: Design Director and Project Manager for boutique children’s collections.

• RORA Activewear: Partnered with founder to conceptualize and design activewear capsules.

• Juju Beez: Designed a capsule collection for Teyana Taylor’s daughters, Junie and Rue, for their brand JuJuBeez, sold at Kids Foot Locker; managed concept development, tech packs, and production coordination.

• Fashion companies with multiple brands: The Levy Group, United Legwear, Lorency Co, Claire’s, Cabana, Modern Brands, among others. Provided independent design support across various labels, creating CADs, tech packs, and PLM documentation, while guiding production teams on design consistency and brand storytelling.

French Connection/ IML Designs, New York, NY 2022 – 2023

Design Director

Led a team of designers and artists to produce seasonal collections for private label and character licensing merchandise. Oversaw trend research, creative direction, and presentations. Directed improvements to the sketched bodies library, textures, and brushes for optimal CAD presentations. Assisted team members with tech-pack and line-sheet corrections, and managed the “RACI” calendar to track deadlines and ensure timely deliverables.

• Design collection for French Connection Boys for off-price accounts.

• Oversaw end-to-end creative process, ensuring aesthetic alignment and sales performance across multiple accounts.

• Approve graphic direction before final presentation for the season, including hand offs and edits.

• Collaborate with sales department in order to have LY sales download, full line plan expectations and monthly product performance reviews to achieve merchandise that works for accounts and keeping true to brand aesthetic.

• Work closely with tech department on fittings and art placement approvals.

• Constant communication with production department on color, fabric sourcing, development and approvals.

True Religion, New York, NY 2014 – 2021

Design Director

Oversaw the design team for True Religion’s kids’ line, a culturally influential urban fashion brand that has re-emerged as a classic. Led seasonal design direction to ensure collections reflected the brand’s heritage while staying aligned with market trends. Highly knowledgeable in denim, I collaborated closely with wash houses to develop innovative techniques and achieve signature washes and finishes. Managed the print process from concept to execution, creating CADs, coordinating strike-offs, and ensuring quality across all product categories. Presented seasonal product reviews to senior management, sales, and merchandising teams. Led daily and weekly meetings to foster collaboration, reviewed and approved graphics, corrected tech packs, and mentored the design team to maintain brand consistency and creative excellence.

• Improved turnaround time on products and sample submissions by taking over overseas travel and liaising directly with vendors to resolve production issues.

• Created collections for age ranges of infants to young adults, encompassing but not limited to capsules of denim, active, and outerwear.

• Designed collections that sold to both mainline retailers including Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue as well as outlet lines such as Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, and others.

• Promoted from freelance designer to senior designer to design director within a few years due to exemplary design expertise and understanding of the production process.

• Streamlined operational workflow by setting up systemic processes including implementing the usage of logs and sheets, coordinating internal team meetings, and creating folder paths on the server.

ZeroXposur, New York, NY 2012 – 2013

Senior Designer

Managed the full design process from concept to final styling, conducting market research to identify trends, fabrics, and techniques. Ensured products aligned with business strategies and trend forecasts. Collaborated on seasonal themes and trend boards, refined line edits, and generated new concepts. Built tech packs, coordinated approvals with overseas contacts, prepared showroom samples, and presented collections to senior management.­

• Produced and sold designs to major retailers such as Target, encompassing outerwear and swimwear for the infant, toddler, and boys’ market.

• Achieved a uniform, consistent line for the market with the young adults designer and the tech designer.

• Guided design team on seasonal design concepts, attending color service and trend forecast meetings.

• Expanded responsibilities from boys’ outerwear and swimwear to also include accessories and infant collections by proving a dedicated ability to lead multiple projects.

Nike 6.0 & Levi’s Boys | Carters & Panyc , New York, NY 2008 – 2012

Assistant | Associate | Senior Designer

Started as an Assistant Designer and was promoted to Senior Designer. Assisted in the design development for two boys’ clothing lines, ranging from toddler to young adult. During this time, I was introduced to denim under the Levi’s brand, where I became highly knowledgeable in denim development, fabric construction, and wash terminology used by global wash houses. Researched market trends, sourced materials, and presented findings to leadership. Communicated with factories to meet delivery deadlines, produced sales boards, and generated detailed tech packs in Filemaker. Fitted pre-production samples, provided feedback to factories, and managed all submits, strike-offs, and lab dips. Assisted models during fittings and fashion shows to ensure garments met quality and design standards.

• Created a successful children’s fashion line alongside the corporate and senior designer for Nike after receiving promotion from an assistant design position with Levi’s.

• Exceeded expectations by launching the first season of Nike 6.0 Spring 2010 ahead of schedule, allowing product to reach stores smoothly and quickly.

• Led focus groups for children to determine the market and interest.

• Developed catalogs for the season’s line and inspiration decks for the sales department.

• Improved workflow for new design team by implementing server set-up, excel charts, libraries, and reports.
  

Additional Experience

Woven Production Assistant, Jones Apparel Group, New York, NY

Trimming Assistant, Jones Apparel Group, New York, NY

Production Development Intern, Privi New York, New York, NY

Education

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Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design & Fashion Merchandising 
Marymount of Fordham University, Tarrytown, NY

Study Abroad Program 
London College of Fashion, London, England 

Coursework Completed 
Fashion Institute of Technology, Manhattan, NY