Mary Beth Mitchell
Apparel Designer · The Great Inc.
In My Own Words
Hi, I’m Mary Beth. An Apparel Designer with a passion for collaboration and the creative process.
Fascinated by the possibilities of innovative business models that disrupt the fashion landscape, I aspire to help people do better, and feel better, through the clothes that they wear.
Work Experience
Apparel Designer
The Great Inc.2021 – Present
• Manages Sweater & Knit categories from concept to launch, creating detailed knit layouts & CADs, fitting styles throughout development, sourcing seasonal yarns, and developing innovative techniques. • Developed a new sub brand “The Great Outdoors.” in collaboration with Creative Director and owners resulting in a successful launch and significant market impact. • Leads design for all product categories within The Great Outdoors. including Outerwear, Hard Wovens, Knits & Sweaters. • Collaborates with marketing teams to develop fresh ideas for brand decks, moodboards and marketing initiatives to ensure key messages are accurately expressed to wholesale partners and customers.
CAD Artist & Designer
All Access Apparel2021 – 2021
• Interpreted buyers needs into trend relevant product for Missy, Maternity and Plus Size departments. • Managed the teams schedule and oversaw the Assistant Designer to ensure proper workflow. • Coordinated and built tech packs for in house pattern makers and sewers.
Associate Apparel Designer
The Workroom LA2020 – 2020
• Collaborated with Creative Director and owner to develop Spring ‘21 Thread & Supply and private label lines. • Directed creation of a sustainable capsule to gain private label clients and pave the way for a new in house brand. • Implimented creative direction process, to create more cohesive and directional product across brands.
Associate Apparel Designer
Abercrombie & Fitch2017 – 2019
• Assisted in the developed product for the Women's One Piece Dressing team garnering a promotion to associate on the Woven Tops team. • Overhauled fabric & trim organization and development to maximize efficiency and cohesion across all teams. • Managed communication between design and customer research leading to an updated survey format that resulted in actionable feedback and stronger customer connection.
Education
Projects
The Great - Sweater & Knitwear Designer
https://www.marybethmitchell.com/portfolio/the-greatA selection of works from past seasons as Sweater & Knitwear Designer at The Great.
Please contact me at marybethmitchell22@gmail.com to gain access.
The Great. Outdoors - Branding
https://www.marybethmitchell.com/portfolio/the-great-ar7mwBranding design elements developed for the launch of The Great. Outdoors to align with creative direction and promote cohesion across future season launches.
Please contact me at marybethmitchell22@gmail.com to gain access.
The Great. Outdoors - Designer (All Categories)
https://www.marybethmitchell.com/portfolio/the-great-ar7mwA snapshot of past seasons highlighting key designs across all categories.
Please contact me at marybethmitchell22@gmail.com to gain access.
