Ian Guinta
Independent Design Consultant
Los Angeles | United States
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Independent Design Consultant
Independent Design Consultant | 08/2015 - Current
Helping independent apparel designers and small brands with design and creative direction,
brand building, trend & color research, graphic direction, fabric research, technical sketching with
production-ready tech packs. Clients include: Electric California, Urban Swell, Marmot, Chubbies,
Asylum from Salt and Pepper (Indonesia), and Roque (www.roquegear.com)
VINCE.
Mens Knit and Active Designer | 06/2018 - 04/2021
Design and development of all Men Knit and Active apparel. www.ianguinta.carbonmade.com
Marine Layer
Men's Designer (Full Collection) | 06/2017 - 02/2018
Owned the entire men’s apparel product offering: Woven shirts, Cut and Sew Knits, Outerwear, Lounge,
Woven Bottoms, Sport, Sweaters, and Swim from concept to production approvals.
Seasonal color, concept, print/pattern, silhouette, fabric, graphic, and trend direction.
Zumiez
Mens Designer | 06/2014 - 03/2016
Men's Private Label Knit and Sweater designer
Nike, Inc.
Contract Apparel Designer | 01/2012 - 08/2012
Contract design position for Men’s Amplify Sportswear Designer for BB51 FA/HOL12 Capsule collection based on
Bill Bowerman, U.S. Military, and American Football.
Guess?
Sr. Designer Men's Knits and Sweaters | 07/2005 - 10/2008
Complete product design process including market research, trend, color,
sketching, and fittings. Partnered with merchant team to determine seasonal retail and wholesale
assortment needs. Built and Grew the men’s sweater business. Travel to HKG offices for development.
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
BFA | 1994 - 1997
