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I am a firm believer that there are no problems that can't be solved when you use a creative approach and hard work. With plenty of practice solving problems in the action sports/active wear industry for over 11 years now, I have worked with a wide variety of sizes and types of companies. This depth has given me the opportunity to learn many different skills and to become adaptable to different situations and work environments. My proven track record of consistently surpassing expectations and achieving goals has lead to being promoted on a regular basis and increased responsibilities. I am very proud of the product I have produced thus far and look to continue this trend. 



Provide full package services, from trend reports, to full line creation all the way through final tech pack. Services can include custom catalogs, graphics & textile print as well as facilitation of connections with quality domestic and overseas manufactures as well as communication with vendors.

www.carolinloose.com

Freelance Apparel  & Textile/Graphic Designer

Boardshorts,  Bottoms, Jackets, Activewear

* Focused on increasing collection cohesiveness, overall brand image and elevating designs.
* Launched first women’s collection, balancing between basics and statement pieces to fit into core demographic. 
* Standardized and improved fits. 
* Establish seasonal product stories that support brand initiatives including overall direction and color stories for men's and women's.
* Managed & trained assistant designer 
* Responsible for all overseas development communication 
* Designed seasonal trims & label packages
* Engineered garments to meet overall gross margin goals.
* Directed photo shoots and catalog production   


Head Designer

* Immersed myself in traditional Textile/Apparel productions in respective countries.
* Enhanced negotiation skills through daily contact with sellers in markets and vendors throughout South America, Asia & Europe.
* Learned how to adapt to unanticipated situations and improvise new plans due to periodic travel mishaps and unexpected events.
* Advanced budgeting and planning skills by financing, planning, organizing our around the world trip. This involved using various excel spreadsheets and keeping a record of expenses.
* Cultivated language and communication skills through contact with people from around the world. 
* Learned to use non verbal and verbal communication to overcome communication and language barriers.
* Developed and maintained personal Travel Blog, including photography, photo editing and writing.

219 Days Around the World

* Designed entire Men’s Knit Tops & Sweater collection from concept to completion.
  * Owned 13% of total men’s business, $100 million business in revenue. Increased overall business in catagory by 5%.  
  * Developed and launched in line thermal program. Tripled business over LY (+$1 million) by balancing basics to fashion pieces.  
  * Brought fresh, innovative and relevant products to fruition each season. 
  * Prepared forecasts and presented current and future trends to executive team. 
  * Collaborated with merchandising manager in developing initial line plans. 
  * Managed fits and obtained the highest level of quality in the completion of garments.  
  * Contributed layouts and prints to the art department’s art pool.

Senior Designer 

* Designed Men’s Wovens, C&S Knits Tops & Sweater program in collaboration with Senior           Designer from concept to completion.
* Continuously designed 5-6 of the top ten designs in each category. 
* Sourced and selected fabrics from overseas vendors. 
* Produced and managed 1st general drawing to final tech pack.  
* Executed all fabric design, layouts, color and art approvals. 
* Created and maintained all catalog cads and trend/inspiration boards. 
* Conducted in depth market research and trend analysis.

Associate Designer Mens Wovens, Knits, Sweaters

* Designed in conjunction with Senior Designer of Men’s Woven Tops & Senior Designer of Denim.              
* Created and maintained cads for catalog and tech packs.  
* Presented lines to executive team and sales force. 
* Researched and sourced fabrics to achieve desired wash effects in denim program.  
* Managed and maintained all development communications to domestic and overseas vendors for all Denim.
* Worked with merchandising manager on costing and negotiations.

Associate Designer/Product Developer Men's Woven's & Denim

* Aided in all aspects of the design process and ensured completion of development through PPS stage.  
* Ensured efficient collaboration and relationship with vendors in Mexico and China on denim program.
* Created, implemented and maintained a P.O. system for ordering all sample denim fabrics for men and youth. 
* Worked with international licensees on proper development of denim in their producing countries. 
* Presented lines to local and international Sales force. 
* Ensured appropriate education of sales teams in the world of denim.

Product Developer/ Design Assistant Men's Denim 

* Liaised with Designer, Merchandising Manager and Vendor for selected categories.
* Managed timely and accurate creation of design tech packs and matrices and day to day/style by style communication with select vendors. 
* Ensured the accuracy of seasonal buy plans and margin reports. 
* Oversaw proper development of board shorts and denim with Honk Kong and China based vendors at factory locations.

Product Developer/Design Assistant Men's Board shorts, Denim, Lycra & Neoprene Product

Men's Design Assistant

Carolin Loose is a Designer at Cloose Design in Newport Beach, CA. View their experience, skills and work history on Malakye — the professional network for…

Carolin Loose — Designer at Cloose Design

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Florida State University