Katie Roberts

Production/Sustainability Intern · Gabriela Hearst

New York, NY

In My Own Words

Experienced in Design and production for Women's Luxury Apparel with a demonstrated history of working in the fashion industry; currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in International Trade and Marketing, concentrating on Sustainable Ecology and the French Language. Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office. Strong arts and design professional freelancing Editorial Fashion Illustration, with an additional Associate Degree focused on Women's Technical Design from Fashion Institute of Technology.

Work Experience

Production/Sustainability Intern

Gabriela Hearst

2020 – Present

• Oversaw project for partnership/collaboration with EON; a digital platform of visibility for product lifecycle - communicated with mills worldwide for certifications/proofs of compliance standards, sustainable efforts, and traceability measures • Supported Production Manager and collaborated with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors for Womenswear, Menswear, and Accessories • Participated in costing by assisting Head of Production and communicating pricing analysis with Sales Team • Organized development of sustainable packaging and trims • Translated and interpreted communications between French Mills and New York office

Assistant Designer

RDG Global

2017 – 2017

• Created/updated/organized accurate technical development packages; Including construction details, sketches, fabrications, trims, print and color details • Assisted in preparations for product presentations and market weeks and all aspects of production needs • Worked closely with buyers and designers for fit, construction, and color approval

Assistant Designer

Tiger J, LLC

2016 – 2017

• Provided support to the Creative Director and Designers in collection design development at all stages; i.e. rough sketches to completion of tech packs, and concept/creation presentation boards for material selection, color, and styling details • Communicated with both oversea and domestic offices on a daily basis, maintaining high level of communication for production of all prototypes, strike offs, and samples; following up on all design details • Maintained daily communication with production and tech departments to ensure synergy and efficiency with the brand • Created and participated in creating visual presentations, design boards, and document creation for clients and buyer meetings • Partnered with internal areas, reviewing details of prototypes with design manager and merchandising team • Participated actively in full design and development for V. by Vanessa Williams, Dennis Basso, Slimming Options, Steinmart, Pamela McCoy, Mod X, Indigo Thread Co., Kate & Mallory, Paula Deen, Liz Lange, HRP, and Evine After Dark • Brands curated for celebrity labels present on QVC, HSN, & Evine FREELANCE ASSISTANT DESIGN EXPERIENCE Express New York, NY

Studio Assistant

Hache & Ter Et Bantine

2013 – 2013

• Supported with the Fall fashion show and event coordination • Functioned as Personal Assistant to Federica Gherardi, Manager of GFM Industria INC • Functioned as Studio Assistant for Fashion Week; sold collection to international buyers from NYC studio/showroom