Darci Walker
Designer · Torrid

Work Experience
Designer
Torrid2020 – Present
-Research trends & create brand appropriate trend direction presentations -Work closely with merchants on line plan frame work -Design/ manage all styles within categories, including at sketches, line sheet creation and management, PLM set up -Partner with tech designers on t and construction - Continuously work on active innovation through fabric, t, technology
Senior Designer- Private Label Womens Active, Cut & Sew Knits
J&F Group USA2019 – 2020
-Design/manage the creation and direction of all apparel and accessories -Research upcoming trends and create concept direction packs for all labels -Lead graphic, color, concept and fabric direction for seasonal and private label development -Work closely with tech designers and production to ensure successful product
Associate Designer
Womens Sportswear2014 – 2015
-Research color/ silhouette/ techniques/ embellishment/ graphic & print for upcoming season -Lead design meetings and presentations in representation of all sportswear categories -Design into all categories: woven and knit tops, dresses, outerwear active, sweaters, performance, SMU, accessories, womens denim -Source fabric for 3 channels/ price points through import and domestic vendors -Create at sketches & preliminary line sheet for sketch review -Create and manage all pattern requests, initial tech packs and BOMs -Communicate e ectively with cross functional partners; tech design, product development, production -Lead ttings
Associate Designer- Kids Knits & Active
Flap Happy Inc2014 – 2014
-Create/ design for the upcoming season -Create patterns for sample making -Work with all private label customers to create customized collections -Design textiles and graphics using original artwork -Create tech packs and BOMs