Lauren Bupp
Freelance Designer · Self employed
Stanton, CA
In My Own Words
I am a creative, resourceful designer with high level experience in multiple markets. Expert problem solver with the ability to adapt and innovate in a constantly evolving business. From concept to production, strong merchandising sense for multi-level customers and price-points. I can make almost anything from nothing, using my talent, resources and individual perspective to tell a story. I have designed apparel, jewelry, accessories and graphics. I’m a glass half full kind of person, and I like learning new things.
Work Experience
Freelance Designer
Self employed2016 – Present
Stoned Immaculate- Sweaters, Denim, Cut and Sew, hand drawn/painted art. Daydreamer- Launched their sweater division- full package design thru production. Great Minds Apparel- Designed woven tops and graphic tees for o�- price retailers Pixie Lane- Graphic and print design, product development for kids and womens. Fabfitfun-Created fit library for app development, designed & produced apparel.. 26 International- Launched bottoms division, woven tops, designed outerwear. Forever 21- Designed special capsule collections for internal private label concepts.
Co-Owner/ Designer/ P&D
Sheisme Jewelry2016 – 2021
Created a profitable within the first year- direct to consumer- made in the usa-price aware -jewelry line of semi precious stones with intentions. Brand identity, marketing, social media, advertising, branding, logos, packaging, product design and development, costing, and factory sourcing. Created relationships with boutiques and built a robust wholesale business. Consistently the top 1% of best sellers for multiple retail spots.
Design Director
Roger Garments2013 – 2016
Responsible for the concept and execution of multiple lines for customers ranging from contemporary to juniors. Manage design team structure and focus to elevate designs and concepts. Collaborate with production and costing to maintain vision. - Create private label apparel lines for major retailers. - Create leading trend direction, mood boards and color palettes.. - Line planning to create strategic groups designed to appeal to an array of retailers while maintaining brand identity. - Establish relationships with buyers, work directly with retail merchants. - Develop fabric and trims by communicating directly with the mill or factory. - Developing original prints with graphic designers and print market. - Present for costing to maintain price point and suggest alternatives. - Supervise all approvals, attend all fittings and approve final fits. - Work closely with sample makers and patternmakers to perfect fit. - Increased business the first year by 5 million in revenue.
Senior Designer
Jaya Apparel Group2011 – 2013
Design all categories for the young contemporary and juniors market. Execute a monthly collection for both lines. - Create the trend concept and palette using runway, forecasting and vintage. - Provide direction and inspiration to the graphic team for all prints and screens. - Create special groups/projects for buyers' needs using their requested colors. - Attend and comment on all fittings and approvals. - Managed the entire domestic sample-making process for the line, including purchasing fabric and trims. Kept a detailed log of sample and production prices.
Senior Designer
Forever212004 – 2011
Los Angeles, CA — 2010-2011 Responsible for design, tech packs, fittings, and approvals for a full collection of wovens, knits, and sweaters each month under the Vintage Customer classification. Directly managed design team. - Shopping and merchandising of on-trend key items for design and development. - Collaborated with Sanrio for a best-selling, character-driven fashion collection.- Traveled to Shanghai, London, Paris, for inspiration and fabric sourcing at Premier Vision, Texworld, and various fabric markets. - Designed handbags, totes, flip-flops, swim and tech accessories.
