Experience

The Children's Place

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Design Manager

  • 2019 - Present

• Designer

  • 2014 - 2019



JFN design

• Greater New York City Area

• Freelance Designer

  • 2012 - 2019

  Diverse fashion designer with a specialty in denim and children's apparel. Diverse fashion designer with a specialty in denim and children's apparel.



Sears

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Designer

  • 2012 - 2014

  • Responsible for the design, development, selection and approval of materials, trims, silhouettes, Fit, colors, and patterns for the Joe Boxer Brand. • Manages team consisting of one Assistant Designer and two Graphic Artists • Travels on occasion for trend and fabric R&D • Responsible for the design, development, selection and approval of materials, trims, silhouettes, Fit, colors, and patterns for the Joe Boxer Brand. • Manages team consisting of one Assistant Designer and two Graphic Artists • Travels on occasion for trend and fabric R&D

• Associate Designer

  • 2009 - 2011

  Denim, Wovens, Knits, and Accessories• Responsible for entire design process from development through production. • Competitively shop the market for trend research • Seasonally develop trend right silhouettes, color, print and pattern, fabric and trim • Computer flat sketch all garments and accessories using Adobe Illustrator• Collaborate with CAD team for direction on graphics and prints• Conducts fit sessions with technical designer; responsible for final approval for sample fit and ensuring product packages are accurate and complete• Ensure that product is consistent with market trends, business strategy and cost targets• Work closely with Pre-Production and Sourcing to meet target costs• Merchandise and present seasonal lines to merchants and management, providing insight regarding style and fit of product • Communicate daily with overseas factories and vendors on all sampling issues• Track, approve and file lab-dips, strike offs and handlooms, samples and wash approvals Show less

• Assistant Designer

  • 2006 - 2009

  Denim, Wovens, Knits, Sleepwear, Outerwear• Designed the following brands: Route 66, Joe Boxer and Canyon River Blues• Assisted in color, raw materials and garment selection for the line• Belt Design and Development



Lifetime Entertainment Services

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance

  • 2008 - 2009



J.Crew

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 700 & Above Employee

• Freelance

  • 2006 - 2006



Lafayette 148 New York

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Fashion Design Intern

  • 2006 - 2006