• Work on graphics team to provide art for 6+ designers to create art for private label and in-house labels. • Design sublimation art, puff print embroideries, repeat prints, and colorways. • Design in-pattern placement garment art. • Review and modify/correct in-house stike-offs with designers. • Develop tech packs and communicate with domestic print contractors for placement printed art strike offs. • Prepare accurate production sublimation pattern placement files for sizes XS-XXL. • Assist in training of new co-workers. https://oneworldapparel.com

Vertical design process: Each designer managed his/her own product development concept through sales sample. • Design and development blouses, dresses, pants, bags, jackets, scarves and more. • Pattern development requests and communication with patternmakers. • Design and develop embroidery art, sublimation print art and placement, embroidered and printed fabric development. • PLM tech pack development, and updates. • Submission and communication with domestic and overseas factories. Sample comments and change communication with factories. • Collaborate with team to ensure timely development and management of sampling. • Assist in training of new co-workers. https://www.johnnywas.com

Create art for missy, juniors, and denim companies. Specialties: Back pocket art, embroidery art, screen print art, repeat/textile design, branding, labels, cads, and look books. Clients/Brands • Sunrise Brands (Chico’s, Diane Gilman), 2253 Apparel (Liverpool, Celebrity Pink, RWN by Rawan), Rewash.

Develop artwork and branding; Juniors and missy private label lines for Hot Topic, Chico’s, Target, and Walmart, and more. Responsibilities: Denim centric textile, embroidery, print, trim, branding, and look book design. www.sunrisebrands.com.

Develop company’s extensive line sheets and CADs for James Perse and Yosemite brands. Work closely with design and merchandising department to develop line sheets used for seasonal and chase ordering. Responsibilities: Develop screen print artwork, textile design, and artwork tech packs. Create and update men’s and Women’s line sheets and CADs for multiple outlets and brands. https://www.jamesperse.com

I was brought on as the primary designer to oversee the smooth transfer of the brand from South Africa. It was my job to hit the ground running and to implement new processes and systems without having a gap in the seasonal development. This position was design heavy and also rewarded my intrinsically motivated entrepreneurial and problem solving drive. • Independently handling all aspects of design, inspiration boards, illustrations/flats, colors, styling, treatments, repeat patterns, apparel graphics, labels, hang tags, and other branding as needed. • Preform extensive market research • Design into sales and market trends • Design catalogs and promotional material • Create design briefs for freelance designer and oversee changes and communication • Work directly with the technical designer • Attend fittings to ensure accurate design execution • Oversee sample development process and communication with overseas vendors • Present line to CEO and CFO for approval • Style and shoot the line for look books • Plan annual calendar. Maintain WIP reports • Answer phones, collection calls to buyers and boutiques