Aja Brandman

Lifestyle Model at STATE Management
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(386) 825-5501
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • Portuguese Elementary proficiency
  • Japanese Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lifestyle Model
      • Nov 2018 - Present

    • United States
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Model
      • Jan 2020 - May 2023

    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Freelance Fashion Designer
      • May 2018 - Aug 2019

      Freelance Fashion designer for lounge/sleepwear: Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Neuberger, Ella Moss, PL accounts Designing new deliveries, creating/working on prints, CAD work, creating and updating techpacks by way of PDM Freelance Fashion designer for lounge/sleepwear: Tommy Hilfiger, Karen Neuberger, Ella Moss, PL accounts Designing new deliveries, creating/working on prints, CAD work, creating and updating techpacks by way of PDM

    • Freelance Fashion Designer
      • Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

      Freelance fashion designer for lounge/sleepwear: Ralph Lauren Working with the Ralph Lauren team to launch a new division: sketching new ideas, editing existing ideas, working on new deliveries, pulling together ideas/inspiration for new collections and boards, editing CADS, creating new prints Freelance fashion designer for lounge/sleepwear: Ralph Lauren Working with the Ralph Lauren team to launch a new division: sketching new ideas, editing existing ideas, working on new deliveries, pulling together ideas/inspiration for new collections and boards, editing CADS, creating new prints

    • Designer
      • Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

      As a designer for both Zac Zac Posen and Tommy Bahama, I work closely with their corporate offices to create a cohesive line. From initial sketching, fabric sourcing, to creating techpacks and reviewing protos until we have a finished salesman sample that is ready to be shown in the Showroom. Designer for ZAC Zac Posen Women's Outerwear Line Seasons: Fall '15 - present ZAC Zac Posen launched their outerwear line starting in Fall 2015. Working closely with the Zac team, drawing from their inspiration and color palette, we create a cohesive Fall and Spring line. Product categories include rainwear, down, wool, novelty wool, leather, shearling. Designer for Tommy Bahama Men's & Women's Outerwear Line Seasons: Fall'17 - present Launching the Tommy Bahama outerwear line for both Men & Women Fall'17. Working with the corporate team, setting up time and action calendars, and designing a line that fits with the brand. Product categories include rainwear, down, wool, novelty wool, leather, shearling. Designer for Private label Outerwear Work with companies such as Urban Outfitters and Saks off Fifth to create styles that are needed with quick turn around time. Compagnie No Excess has the outerwear license for Zac Zac Posen and Tommy Bahama Men's and Women's. Show less

    • United States
    • Retail Apparel and Fashion
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Assistant Designer
      • Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

      Assistant Designer to the women's private label division. Main focus pertaining to Leather outerwear & sportswear, but have experience working with Faux Leather, Fur, Faux Fur, Wools, & Rain. -Help create & design a line under the private label, as well as work with buyers to develop designs for their brand. *I make sure to maintain a close relationship and follow up with buyers* -Meet with fabric and trim companies. Create P.O's and follow up with shipment if goods are sent to factories. -Create techpacks and worksheets by using WebPDM, Illustrator, & Photoshop. -Involved in fittings -Process samples once they arrive; tagging and photographing -Create line sheets by using Excel -Create cutting tickets via WebPDM for styles being cut into production Recently have been helping out with other divisions within the company by means of designing, sketching, and creating worksheets. Show less

  • JBS/MSK
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Design/Sales/Showroom Assistant
      • Apr 2013 - Oct 2013

      Assisting at a moderate - contemporary dress manufacturing company. -Sketching up new designs that reflect best selling silhouettes -Help the evening wear department with trend researching new motifs and fabrications -Creating Cads with the use of Photoshop -Creating buy sheets and Spec sheets with the use of Excel -Creating and updating Sales Reports, Picture Packs with the use of Excel -Help keep track of samples and shipment -Maintaining the showroom in a neat and orderly manner Show less

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Freelancer
      • Jun 2012 - Apr 2013

      Companies that I have worked for through Solomon Page: Express: freelance womenswear designer Lacoste: freelance visuals Companies that I have worked for through Solomon Page: Express: freelance womenswear designer Lacoste: freelance visuals

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Freelance Designer
      • May 2012 - Apr 2013

      Assisted in the dressy knits department -Illustrator to create and revise flats -Web PDM and Microsoft Excel to create and revise tech packs -helped create mood/color boards -organized samples -altered samples Assisted during Market Week -helped set up the showroom -helped create print boards -organize accessory samples -bind books for meetings Assisted in the dressy knits department -Illustrator to create and revise flats -Web PDM and Microsoft Excel to create and revise tech packs -helped create mood/color boards -organized samples -altered samples Assisted during Market Week -helped set up the showroom -helped create print boards -organize accessory samples -bind books for meetings

  • Nick + Campbell
    • Greater New York City Area
    • Assistant Designer/ Freelance Designer
      • May 2012 - 2013

      An upcoming mens and womenswear designer/bridge company where my main focus is to create garments for the womenswear line. -Draping -Patternmaking -Sewing Samples -Illustrator to create flats -InDesign to create lookbooks An upcoming mens and womenswear designer/bridge company where my main focus is to create garments for the womenswear line. -Draping -Patternmaking -Sewing Samples -Illustrator to create flats -InDesign to create lookbooks

    • United Kingdom
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Jun 2010 - Jun 2012

      Worked for this growing British Brand at their flagship location. -Offered great customer service and helped create cohesive looks that reflect the brand. -Used my product knowledge and styling tactics to help drive sales. -Trained associates regarding standards and procedures Worked for this growing British Brand at their flagship location. -Offered great customer service and helped create cohesive looks that reflect the brand. -Used my product knowledge and styling tactics to help drive sales. -Trained associates regarding standards and procedures

Education

  • Fashion Institute of Technology
    Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fashion/Apparel Design
    2007 - 2011

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