Jackie Berkis
Freelance: Design & Product Development
Huntington Beach | United States
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In my own words
— JackieMulti-faceted creative designer with extensive experience in apparel design and product development.
Able to incorporate effective design and conceptual skills, with the brand’s business strategy, merchandising & sales needs. Highly organized and detail oriented, with a focus on a product design and profitability.
Trajectory
Aug 1999 — Now
Freelance: Design & Product Development · Self Employed
• Apparel design studio and consulting firm: Freelance design + Product development services for fashion companies & entrepreneurs
• Projects range from design concept, product development, graphic design, CADS, production management, sourcing, technical/fit services, social media and digital marketing
• Clients have included: The Gap | Calvin Klein Jeans | J.Crew | Sound Girl | Victoria's Secret | American Eagle Outfitters | DD Ranchwear | Fifi Cashmere | Reformation | Gee Waa Waa Shoes | Primrose Market | Through6 & more.
May 2011 — Oct 2012
Vice President of Design + Merchandising, Partner · Verge Apparel- Los Angeles
Apr 2008 — Mar 2009
Design Director · Radcliffe Denim (division of Pentland Brands)- NYC/London
Jan 2006 — Jan 2008
Head Designer- Apparel · Alpha Garment Inc.- NYC
Nov 2004 — Oct 2006
Senior Designer · Marithe Francois Girbaud- NYC
Mar 2003 — Nov 2004
Associate | Designer - Menswear & Women's Tops · FRx Denim- NYC
Jan 2000 — Jan 2003
Associate Designer · Geoffrey Beene - Division of PVH- NYC
Activity
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates Degree- Fashion Design | 1997 - 1998
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelors of Arts | 2011 - 2012
University of Philadelphia
Certificate | 1998 - 1998
