Elizabeth Pooley
Menswear & Little Boys Apparel Designer and Product Developer
Park City | United States
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In my own words
— ElizabethOver eleven years design and development experience in men’s, women’s and children's apparel with a diverse knowledge of apparel categories including; lifestyle, performance, swim and technical outerwear.
Possess a variety of talents including management, create innovative and unique salable product, tailor designs for major retailers to build successful merchandised collections and direct overseas development.
Trajectory
Aug 2015 — Now
Menswear & Little Boys Apparel Designer and Product Developer · Kuhl Clothing
• Design and develop 40 styles per season twice a year for men's and little boys bottom category
• Successfully manage product development assistant by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and giving them opportunities for personal growth
• Innovate new fabrics and designs through research and collaboration with overseas fabric mills
• Ownership of design/development process; concept, color, design, fabric and production while meeting all deadlines
• Liaison between cross-functional partners throughout the style development process, i.e. pattern makers, in house sewers, and graphic designer
• Partner with technical design team to ensure successful execution of fit requirements and construction
• Facilitate daily communication with overseas vendors and mills ensuring all product development questions are answered in a timely manner
• Authorize all approvals on strike-offs, proto type samples, and fabrics for development and production
• Present kids/mens collection to internal sales reps and major retailers quarterly to preview line, maximize sales, and collaborate on special make up units
• Coordinate with marketing and web for complete sample line and correct content development
• Work closely with other category designers to blend ideas and maintain seasonal design direction
Nov 2013 — Aug 2015
Apparel Designer · Tony Hawk Brand
Dec 2012 — Nov 2013
Lead designer for the boys Tony Hawk Collection sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores, Kohl's online and internationally · Tony Hawk Kids
• Design all four seasons including; knit tops/bottoms, woven tops/bottoms, fleece, jackets and board shorts
• Conduct domestic product research
• Build seasonal trend and concept direction including theme, color palette, prints, fabrications, defining key silhouettes and details
• Ownership of design process; concept, design, fabric, plaids/stripes managed deadlines
• Create complete and thorough style tech packs for client; including specs, trims, fabrics and design details
• Communicate with product development manager regarding strike offs, knit downs, and samples
• Work closely with client and merchandising teams to maintain product assortment and margin/cost goals
• Direct seasonal presentations to Kohl's teams, presenting designs in an influential manner to gain buy-in for apparel line
Oct 2008 — Dec 2012
Men's and Women's Lead Apparel Designer · Oakley Inc
• Lead apparel designer for Oakley's Outlet Division (Vault and Vault.com), SMU's and Special Projects
• Worked with domestic/international sales to create custom SMU products, including Golf Galaxy, Sport Chek and Oakley Europe
• Teamed with senior designer to create Kerri Walsh 2012 Olympic apparel
• Designed 2011, 2012 and 2013 bi-annual collections for 48 Vault Stores and Vault.com
• Researched, developed and presented seasonal mood, color palette, trims and design direction
• Responsible for design process from concept to production
• Managed international fittings and product review for vendors and factories
• Coordinated with merchandising, development and tech teams to ensure highest level of quality
• Ensured product lines meet goals for profit margins and development calendar
• Created and presented seasonal lines to VP of Apparel, Design Director, Director of Merchandising and retail team
Nov 2009 — Nov 2010
Women's Apparel Designer · Oakley Inc
• Designed women's knits, wovens and fleece for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Oakley Apparel line
• Worked with senior designer to research and present seasonal mood, trends and color
• Partnered with merchandise and sourcing team to select fabrics and trim
• Conducted bi-weekly fittings with technical designer on fit and styling details
Oct 2008 — Nov 2009
Woman's Assistant Apparel Designer · Oakley Inc
• Assisted women's lead designer to create 2009 and 2010 bi-annual Oakley Apparel line
• Developed CADs, tech packs and fabric artwork
• Aid in fittings for all stages of sampling
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Education history
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Professional Degree | 2006 - 2007
Indiana University
Bachelor of General Studies
