Jackie Berkis

Jackie Berkis

Freelance Design & Product Development · Self Employed

Huntington Beach, CA

In My Own Words

Multi-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.

Work Experience

Freelance: Design & Product Development

Self Employed

1999 – Present

• 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.

Vice President of Design + Merchandising, Partner

Verge Apparel- Los Angeles

2011 – 2012

Head Designer- Apparel

Alpha Garment Inc.- NYC

2006 – 2008

Senior Designer

Marithe Francois Girbaud- NYC

2004 – 2006

Associate | Designer - Menswear & Women's Tops

FRx Denim- NYC

2003 – 2004

Associate Designer

Geoffrey Beene - Division of PVH- NYC

2000 – 2003

Education

Associates Degree- Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

1997 – 1998

Associates Degree- Fashion Design

Bachelors of Arts

Southern New Hampshire University

2011 – 2012

Bachelors of Arts

Certificate

University of Philadelphia

1998 – 1998

Certificate

Interests

TravelMovies

Industries

GolfCreative AgenciesFashionFishingLifestyleSkateTechYogaHealth & Fitness