Sophia Shah
Freelance Design Consultant
Miami | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Art
Crafts
Paddle boarding
Costume
Industries
Fashion
Trajectory
Aug 2020 — Now
Freelance Design Consultant · Sophia Naz, LLC
Providing clients with expert industry knowledge to successfully create their brands from concept to product
Networking with Texas-based manufacturers and fashion professionals to create partnerships
Researching trends and competition for each client's individual goals
Directing the vision of the brand and story to align with the design process
Presenting seasonal mood boards and design sketches
Creating production-ready tech packs for the approved designs
Working with 3D design technology to conduct virtual fittings for a timely and accurate prototyping
process
Sourcing fabrics and trims for each client project
Facilitating all communications with factories, locally or overseas to complete the project.
Oct 2019 — Aug 2020
Designer · Western Glove Works, JAG Jeans
Working directly under the VP of design to drive the business forward
Responsible for designing denim bottoms & jackets for the JAG Jeans brand
Identifying key design, marketing, and packaging strategies to grow the business
Preparing trend direction boards and concepts for color
Present the lines to Sales and cross-functional teams
Lead cross-functional team meetings to achieve bulk standards
Preparing tech packs for sampling and SMS
Communication with overseas sample rooms for developing samples
Leading fittings to ensure desired fit and aesthetic
Leading integration with PLM software
May 2018 — Oct 2019
Designer · One Jeanswear Group
Responsible for designing denim bottoms & jackets for the Nine West Jeans brand
Present the lines to Sales and cross-functional teams every season
Preparing trend direction boards and concepts for color
Lead cross-functional team meetings to achieve bulk standards
Oversee development for all aspects including fabric, trims & packaging
Preparing tech packs for sampling and SMS
Communication with overseas sample rooms for developing samples
Leading fittings to ensure desired fit and aesthetic
Identifying key marketing and packaging strategies to grow the business
May 2016 — May 2018
Associate Designer · One Jeanswear Group
Designing bottoms and jacket assortment for Nine West and Miracle Body brands.
Present the lines to Sales and Design teams.
Work closely with factories to achieve bulk standards for washes and colors
Develop new fabrications, trims and washes for each season to elevate the product.
Collaborating with our cross-functional teams
Maintaining all line sheets and CAD artwork for internal and sales initiatives.
Provide recommendations regarding seasonal trends, edits to the line, and new concepts
Communication with sample rooms for all styles through the proto development phase and SMS
Lead fittings to achieve the desired fit for production.
Jun 2013 — May 2016
Design & Product development Freelancer · Khage
Technical design for Men's and Women's collections
Creating and updating tech packs with detailed technical information
Communicated with overseas manufacturing
Sourced fabrics and manufacturing on the local and international scale
Nov 2012 — Jun 2013
Associate Designer · Tail Activewear
Assisted the head designer with seasonal design platforms and concepts through market research
Designed tops and bottoms for tennis, yoga, and swim categories
Created project boards
Maintained production cycle calendar
Created technical specification packs
Point of contact with overseas manufacturers to coordinate design specifications
Reviewed quality and fit specifications from salesman samples to pre-production
Lead prototype fit meetings and conference
Jun 2012 — Nov 2012
Product Development Specialist · Vertical Textiles
Point of contact with overseas manufacturers to coordinate design specifications
Reviewed quality and fit specifications from salesman samples to Pre-Production
Lead prototype fit meetings and conference calls with vendors tracked and managed production
calendar
Managed the sample room staff to increase productivity
Tracked and facilitated approvals for lab dips and trims.
Activity
Education history
Miami International University of Art & Design
Bachelors Of Fine Arts
