Linda Hymel
Creative at Textile Connection NYC- Claim this Profile
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Alice Ludwig
Linda Hymel is one of the most creative and thoughtful design directors I’ve worked with in my career. I’ve had the pleasure of reporting to her as a senior designer in one of the departments she oversaw at Dressbarn. Day after day she encouraged us with good work ethics. She sees the details and is balanced with both creative and technical direction. She is open to listen to what her team has to contribute and creates an environment where her team feels open to share and feels understood.
Alice Ludwig
Linda Hymel is one of the most creative and thoughtful design directors I’ve worked with in my career. I’ve had the pleasure of reporting to her as a senior designer in one of the departments she oversaw at Dressbarn. Day after day she encouraged us with good work ethics. She sees the details and is balanced with both creative and technical direction. She is open to listen to what her team has to contribute and creates an environment where her team feels open to share and feels understood.
Alice Ludwig
Linda Hymel is one of the most creative and thoughtful design directors I’ve worked with in my career. I’ve had the pleasure of reporting to her as a senior designer in one of the departments she oversaw at Dressbarn. Day after day she encouraged us with good work ethics. She sees the details and is balanced with both creative and technical direction. She is open to listen to what her team has to contribute and creates an environment where her team feels open to share and feels understood.
Alice Ludwig
Linda Hymel is one of the most creative and thoughtful design directors I’ve worked with in my career. I’ve had the pleasure of reporting to her as a senior designer in one of the departments she oversaw at Dressbarn. Day after day she encouraged us with good work ethics. She sees the details and is balanced with both creative and technical direction. She is open to listen to what her team has to contribute and creates an environment where her team feels open to share and feels understood.
Credentials
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Developing a Mood Board
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Textile Connection NYC
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United States
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Textile Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative
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Jul 2017 - Present
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ascena
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Director at Dressbarn
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2016
- Led and managed career, casual, and social knit tops, woven tops and lifestyle sub-brand DBSunday design process from initial concept through finished product - Responsible for seasonal concepts, building each assortment with the appropriate aesthetics and complete understanding of financial and product needs. - Maintained integrity of brand and business strategy. - Worked in partnership with merchandising , production , and overseas offices to execute designs. - Worked closely with fabric, trim and print departments. - Collaborated with technical design on all aspects of fit. - Managed and motivated team of designers. Show less
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Quiksilver
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Director Roxy
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May 2011 - Jan 2012
- Managed and directed design team on product development in the areas of outerwear, knit and woven tops, sweaters , bottoms, dresses and graphics tees from initial designs through production of sample lines. - Conducted extensive market and trend analysis to position Quiksilver/Roxy brand for success . - Managed and directed design team on product development in the areas of outerwear, knit and woven tops, sweaters , bottoms, dresses and graphics tees from initial designs through production of sample lines. - Conducted extensive market and trend analysis to position Quiksilver/Roxy brand for success .
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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Design Director
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Feb 2007 - Oct 2009
- Supported design and production across five company owned brands ( Abercrombie and Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister, Reuhl No.925, and Gill Hicks).- Managed design teams during all stages of apparel development, with a primary focus on tops, sweaters, outerwear, bottoms, fleece, graphics tees, and accessories.- Coordinated with senior leadership to align the company's creative and business objectives.- Increased girl's sweaters sales more than 99% during second year through design and broader assortment of product.- During third year helped realize a 25% net sales increase in Hollister Sweaters. Show less
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Design Director
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2007
- Conceptualized and directed the design teams to develop product lines that introduced newness while maintaining the brand's identity- Boosted girl's woven tops sales more than 325% during first year in position by driving expanded product offerings, and improved garment quality.
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Education
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Parsons School of Design - The New School
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Stephens College
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
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