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Tiffany Todo

Art Manager · RVCA

Newport Beach, CA

In My Own Words

With most of my educational and professional experience in apparel design, I'm interested in a senior level apparel design position. I have a passion for fashion, have a good eye for aesthetics, smart and business savvy, and put 100% into the work that I do.

Work Experience

Art Manager

RVCA

2012 – Present

• Manage and drive art direction for the RVCA Men’s, Women’s, Boy’s, and VA Sport Printables line (accounts for 30% of overall sales) • Plan seasonal artist stories for apparel and create assortment based on sales analysis • Design printable body styles and colors, select artwork, create graphics, choose graphic ink colors, and oversee tech pack creation for the above lines • Work with closely with artists within RVCA network and with design counterparts in Australia and Europe • Create print repeats, colorways, and separations, and provide art for cut-and-sew and accessory lines • See through the development and approvals of all printable art from concept to production • Present printables line to global sales team seasonally • Manage calendar and work flow within art department • Handle artist contracts, invoices and payments

Apparel Designer

Quiksilver

2008 – 2011

• Designed men’s, boys, kids, toddler, and infant sportswear for Tony Hawk line. • Designed girl’s and junior’s sportswear for Hang Ten line • Designed the following categories: woven and knit tops, sweaters, fleece, outerwear, denim, woven bottoms, and boardshorts. • Conceptualized trend and color direction based on travel, market and trend research. • Created plaid and stripe layouts for tops and bottoms. • Worked with graphic designers to develop relevant graphics and prints. • Prepared and presented trend, concept and designs to direct-to-retail counterparts each season. • Completed technical packages for the above listed age ranges and product categories.

Associate Designer

Steve & Barry's

2006 – 2008

• Involved in the initial concept, design, and product launch of the following women’s collections: Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker, Dear by Amanda Bynes, and eleVen by Venus Williams. • Designed men’s woven shirts, bottoms, and boardshorts for the Wonderwall line for Laird Hamilton. • Developed yarn dyed and printed fabrics. • Completed technical packages for the above product lines. • Attended fittings to ensure correct fit and style specifications. • Completed graphic placements for all women’s tees • Managed women’s color palettes.

Education

B.S.

Cornell University

2003 – 2006

B.S.

Industries

FashionLifestyleMusicOutdoorRunSkateSnowStreetwearSurfTechTriathlonYogaHealth & Fitness

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