In my own words
— KellenMy name is Kellen Bailey and I have 10 years of experience as an apparel designer with an additional focus in textile prints and graphics.
Trajectory
Feb 2022 — Now
Sr. Designer · Sisstrevolution
Develops seasonal designs from concept to completion for two lines (AMUSE SOCIETY & SISSTREVOLUTION)
including sports wear, swim and accessories
In charge of all design details, including materials, fit, and color direction.
Works along side all design teams including Technical design, and Product Development
Involved in styling, and planning for seasonal photo shoots for catalogue and website.
Works with national and international boutiques to plan seasonal collections accordingly.
Accustomed to fast paced environment and creating a quick turnover of designs and development per season
Jan 2017 — Jan 2022
Freelance - Graphic/Apparel Designer · Misc.
-Pixie Lady-Graphic Art, Textile Prints, Flat Sketches, CADS
-Personal Styling
-GUESS? | Textile Prints
-Hush Puppies | Footwear - Technical flat sketches, Cad Designs
-Bellius | Juniors Graphic Tees - Graphic Designs
-.William Rast | Streetwear /Accessories- Technical flat sketches, Textile prints, Cad Designs
-Fokus | Active Wear/Swim- Technical flat Sketches, Cad Designs
Jan 2017 — Jun 2018
Fashion and Style Specialist · Google
Works as a personal stylist on a digital media platform.
Creates content and lookbooks for app based on trend research.
Works one on one with clients to help them achieve their desired style.
Nov 2015 — Sep 2016
Men's Apparel Designer · FAM Brands Int.
Designer for Private labels including Eddie Bauer, Woolrich and Orvis
Worked with large Retailers including Costco and Sam's Club- High volume units; 100K+
Experience with designing licensed properties
Creates and Manages technical packages
Worked closely with production to assign and approve all garment components
In charge of seasonal trend research for mens apparel
Departmental Employee oversight
Sep 2011 — Dec 2013
Apparel/Graphic Designer for Juniors and Denim Division · Fred David International
-Designed Monthly Lines for Retailers Such as Kohl’s and Sears
-Created Print Designs for new fabrications
-Designed graphics for packaging
-Assisted in creations and completions of Technical Packages
-Experience in juniors, Missy, Denim and Active wear
-Created color stories seasonally
-Created and managed all updates to line sheets
Sep 2009 — May 2011
Production Manager · Gregory Parkinson
-Created print designs, and edited existing ones for new lines and fabrications
-Created production calendars and consistently met deadlines
-Head of photo retouching for look books and print Ads
-Responsible for hiring new interns and assigning daily tasks
-Communicated and worked directly with contractors and factories
-Created fabric yields, pattern charts, and markers.
Activity
Education history
Full Sail University - Graphic Design
Bachelors | 2011 - 2014
The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
Associates | 2007 - 2009
