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Accessories/Footwear Designer Resume
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| Desired Industry: Apparel/Fashion/Sewing |
SpiderID: 19638 |
| Desired Job Location: New York, New York |
Date Posted: 3/4/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: asap |
| Desired Wage: $45K a year |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
Creative Designer with expertise in the footwear and accessories industries eager to contribute talents toward actively supporting the employer in maximizing revenue and optimizing market presence
Experience:
FREELANCE SKETCHER/DESIGNER- WOMENS BRANDED FOOTWEAR FOR PAYLESS, DILLARDS- VINCE CAMUTO CORP, - New York, NY / Greenwich, CT 2008
CREATIVE PRODUCT DEVELOPER/SENIOR DESIGNER, J.S.S.I/LUGZ ¡V New York, NY 1995-2007
„X Designed innovative footwear, from concept through development to finished product, for 4 major lines including LUGZ, SNEAUX, NYLC, BRITISH KNIGHTS; included both computer and freehand design sketching of Uppers as well as some Outsole and Foot Bed designs.
„X Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing team of 4 assistants responsible for CAD presentations, product development and spec sheets.
„X Effectively sourced materials and developed sample specification sheets, strategically selected colors and materials for seasonal product to maximize marketability and maintained library of samples and materials.
„X Actively participated in industry Trade Shows and traveled throughout the U.S. to shop/research diverse markets and efficiently prepared detailed trend reports and mood boards.
„X Proactively collaborated with overseas development team to produce prototypes and correct patterns, including fit trials, and confirm materials and color specifications.
„X Conducted vital market research using multiple resources such as buyers, sales professionals and customers/consumers, in order to clearly define and capitalize on industry/market trends.
FREELANCE SKETCHER, NAS IMPORTS HANDBAGS ¡V New York, NY 1996
„X Proficiently sketched handbags and component technical drawings for specification sheets.
ASST. DESIGNER TO DESIGN/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, OMEGA FASHIONS LTD ¡V New York, NY 1995
„X Designed, sketched and prepared spec sheets for new line belts and existing style updates.
„X Facilitated ongoing communications with vendors to track samples and obtain buckles pricing; organized and managed fabric trim and buckle sample libraries.
Additional Experience
Sales Associate Intern, DKNY ¡V New York, NY; 1994
Freelance Designer, Handbags and Belts ¡V Queens, NY; 1994
Education:
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ¡V New York, NY
Associate in Applied Science, Accessories Design (cum laude); 1994
Associate in Applied Science, Fashion Design-Sportswear Specializations; 1993
Skills:
„« Over the past 12 years, have effectively applied creativity, technical skills and industry expertise toward designing innovative, highly-marketable casual and athletic footwear for high-profile brands including Lugz and Sneaux; some footwear designs have been placed in magazine spreadsheets and displayed in national campaign print and TV media
„« Additional design experience in accessories, including handbags and belts
„« Proficient in thoroughly researching media, Internet, retailers, markets, and consumers to define trends, support product development and optimize marketability
„« Skilled in developing product specifications/details for manufacturing factories, selecting materials and colors and compiling/managing samples and materials libraries
„« Effectively interface with global teams in facilitating projects from concept and development through finished product
„« Advanced technology proficiencies in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Karat PDM Sample Request Forms; skilled in rendering CADS supporting sales team in delivering visual product presentations to retail vendors
„« Bilingual, English and Spanish
Reference:
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