Rachael Sibery

Product Developer · Kelly Forslund Inc

San Diego, CA

In My Own Words

A Merchandise Product Development professional with smart, creative abilities to execute all areas of design offers the following strengths: • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, and Web PDM. • Skilled in technical sketches, completing tech packs, researching trends. • Knowledge in sourcing fabric and trim as well as preparing cost sheets. • Experience managing and leading store personnel to meet/exceed sales goals.

Work Experience

Showroom Assistant

Kelly Forslund Inc

2015 – 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.

Catalog Manager/Product Development

Design Imports

2013 – 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.

Design Associate

Room & Board

2012 – 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.

Gallery Manager/Design Assistant

Hallworth Design

2010 – 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.

Trend Researcher/Intern

Proctor & Gamble

2010 – 2011

• Research fashion trends and their influence on fabric and trim choices • Contribute and work in a team atmosphere to complete the research process.

District Visual Manager

Pottery Barn

2000 – 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

Education

Associates Degree

Fashion Instate of Design & Merchandising

2009 – 2011

Summa cum laude

Interests

Fashion designArtInterior designMuseumsProduct developement

Industries

FashionLifestyleStreetwearHealth & Fitness

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