Lisa Byrne
Freelance designer, Graphic Design, Pattern Maker · Self Employed
Foothill Ranch, CA
In My Own Words
As a Fashion Designer I honed my task-oriented approach to creating styles that are both marketable, and trend conscious. As a Manager I would oversee the design and production aspects of the lines from conception to finished product. My expertise gives me the hands on knowledge to handle any job, from driving sales to managing the daily on goings of pattern makers and sewers, to working with buyers, shopping for trims and fabrics, negotiating prices, handling production, fitting garments, and even draping and costume design. My history in the workforce is applicable to all situations and industries.
Work Experience
Freelance designer, Graphic Design, Pattern Maker
Self Employed1994 – Present
*Interior and apparel designer for private clients implementing custom murals, Trompe l’oeil artwork, costume designs, dance wear, custom bridal, hand made jewelry, and illustrations *Sold textile designs created in Adobe Suite to Sukeno, a private label company for Costco in the Girls Leggings category. *Embroidery designs in Adobe Illustrator sold to More Lane, private label company supplying to Free People, and developed designs sold to Polking, an established German athletic shoe manufacturer. *Fundraising, Administration, and Sales-Chaired Boutique for Classical Dance Conservatory for over 8 years, designing, producing and marketing complete lines of clothing, accessories and dance wear for twice yearly fundraisers. Created original themed artwork for consignment which was then utilized for silent auction, and turned into screen printing on t- shirts and apparel. Quadrupled sales in this area and maintained continued support and growth.
Production Manager
Elements of Design2017 – Present
*In this interior design workroom, I provide impeccable quality, great customer service and beautiful interior design pieces for our designers and clients. *I analyze our workflow and the creation of our products, looking for possible errors and ways to increase productivity, and I organize the workroom to make our space as efficient as possible. *As a Key Holder and Lead, I manage and communicate with our team in all aspects of production from inventory, work flow, construction, pattern making, sewing, tabling of drapery, assembly of roman shades, building of cornice boxes, and all quality control.
Junior women's Sportwear designer
California Concepts1993 – 1994
*Created and merchandised the line for all seasons of this quick moving and ever changing market. *Sold my lines to major retailers such as Macys, big chains like Walmart, and small well established boutique stores. *Communicated directly with buyers for product development, capitalizing on specific top sellers to take those silhouettes and textiles forward. *Viewing and sampling fabrics and trims for lines, working with reps to cultivate successful trending and sales in the market. *Collaborated with the owners of the company to continually embrace the pulse of the junior customer. *Balanced style and fabrication to meet specific price points
Girls designer
Chorus Line / All that Jazz1991 – 1993
*This company had many divisions, and I would continually collaborate to have a cohesive trend presenting and intertwining amongst my prospective lines. The drive of the lines was textile driven, many of the fabrications being specially made for the brand. *My exposure here gives me an extensive grasp of the textile market, and the importance and influence color and fabrication lends to the overall design.
