Rachael Sibery — Product Developer at Kelly Forslund Inc
Rachael Sibery
Product Developer
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fashion design
Art
Interior design
Museums
Product developement
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Streetwear
Health & Fitness
Work experience
Kelly Forslund Inc
Showroom Assistant | 04/2015 - 07/2016
• Create and maintain merchandise visual displays of new and existing furniture, fabric, and trim collections.
• Manage product lines exclusive to the Seattle market.
• Work directly with vendors to coordinate and facilitate new and upcoming product
lines.
Design Imports
Catalog Manager/Product Development | 07/2013 - 04/2015
• Assist lead designer to develop and maintain product groups.
• Develop color palettes, design boards, patterns, and artwork for new product.
• Oversee, organize and manage all products in sampling.
Communicate product specs and sampling needs to international vendors.
• Create and design packing for seasonal and product.
• Create direction of the company catalog to create a consistent look.
• Design and merchandise each catalog product page.
• Manage and style photography of each product and catalog spread.
• Maintain overall timeline for each seasonal catalog.
• Manage ongoing workflow including layout, photography, text, assembly, proofing, and color.
• Approve final composite spreads on a weekly basis.
Work with prepress team for delivery of final files to printing press.
• Final catalog assembly and approval.
Room & Board
Design Associate | 07/2012 - 07/2013
• Design interior spaces for clients, assist with fabric choices, colors, and furniture.
• Draw and map out floor plans to create a beautiful and livable space.
• Teach customers about furniture form and function as well as fabric performance.
Hallworth Design
Gallery Manager/Design Assistant | 01/2010 - 07/2012
• Work directly with head designer to execute original design concepts for clients.
• Research for unique pieces to use in both the showroom and in design projects.
• Partner with vendors and contractors to facilitate current/ongoing projects.
Proctor & Gamble
Trend Researcher/Intern | 11/2010 - 07/2011
• Research fashion trends and their influence on fabric and trim choices
• Contribute and work in a team atmosphere to complete the research process.
Pottery Barn
District Visual Manager | 08/2000 - 06/2008
• Managed visual presence and branding in 8 Los Angeles district store locations.
• Traveled to San Francisco to participate in creating corporate seasonal floor sets.
• Created distinctive and exceptional merchandise displays to showcase product.
References & Portfolio Work Available Upon Request
