Product Designer

• Dec 2013 - Present

Product Development / Brand Consultation / Apparel & Graphic Design Product Development / Brand Consultation / Apparel & Graphic Design

Associate Designer, Men's Sportswear

• Apr 2022 - Present

Assistant Designer, Men's Sportswear

• Feb 2021 - Mar 2022

Assistant Design Developer

• Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

Production Coordinator

• Dec 2018 - Feb 2019

Production & Design Assistant

• Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

- Design and consult private labeling knitwear and activewear with clients.- Work closely with factories overseas (PRC). - Receive, inspect, and report proto samples, SMS, pre-production, and TOP samples to make sure all specifications are met. - Organize and maintain fabric library, trim library, and sample racks. - Create daily WIP reports. - Source fabric and trims locally and overseas.Sovereign Sky Inc. (SSI) is the source for contemporary knitwear including fully fashion knitwear, cut and sew knitwear, swimwear, and activewear.

Project Manager

• Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

Social Media & Marketing- Strategic planning- Product photography- Graphic design- E-mail Marketing- Newsletters- E-commerce (Shopify)JacobHolston.com

Apparel Design Assistant

• Sep 2015 - Nov 2018

- Collect relevant trend reports, style analysis, and innovative design concepts. - Create design direction assigned categories of the seasonal apparel line which includes fabric, color, inspirational imagery, and the overall look and feel. - Design into a specific price point based on business, costing, and merchant direction. - Develop and oversee all tech packs (Flat sketch, Construction, BOM, Measurements, Fit Comments).- Communicate with manufacturers overseas. - Attend fittings when each proto samples arrive. - Travel overseas to source fabric, trims, and monitor factory conditions.

Art Director & Graphic Designer

• 2017 - 2018

JETSET Events & Nightlife - The LA Experience Job Titles: Art Direction / Product Development / Graphic Design / Social Media Management JETSET Events & Nightlife - The LA Experience Job Titles: Art Direction / Product Development / Graphic Design / Social Media Management

Co-Founder, Art Director / Graphic Designer / Content Creator

• Jul 2015 - 2017

A Collective of Art, Fashion, & Music. Brands: - Third Collective- ncg (NOCHILLGANG) A Collective of Art, Fashion, & Music. Brands: - Third Collective- ncg (NOCHILLGANG)

Sales

• Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

Sister Brand, Call it SPRING-Assisted in rearranging, remerchandising and replenishing new products.-Coordinated store displays which included; price signage, promotions, posters, and product fixtures.-Updated window installations biweekly and report back to the District Manager.-Worked with the management team to increase sale goals.-Answered customers with questions regarding a fit, size, color, or price.-Encouraged customers to purchase shoe cleaners and insoles every transaction.

Brand Team

• Aug 2012 - Nov 2013

-Maintained company productivity standards for all operational processes such as, shipment processing, markdowns, merchandise signage, replenishment and recovery of sales floor and stockroom. -Executed visual tasks such as window presentation, and floor sets.-Influenced customer buying decisions by communicating information about the quality, value and style of Gap products including style fit, fabric, price, and care instructions. -Maintained company productivity standards for all operational processes such as, shipment processing, markdowns, merchandise signage, replenishment and recovery of sales floor and stockroom. -Executed visual tasks such as window presentation, and floor sets.-Influenced customer buying decisions by communicating information about the quality, value and style of Gap products including style fit, fabric, price, and care instructions.

Sales Associate

• Jun 2013 - Oct 2013

Model (Sales Associate)

• Oct 2009 - Aug 2012

-Represent the brand through personal style.-Provided customer service.-Maintained presentation standards by folding, dusting, and replenishing.-Processed transactions on the register.-Assisted customers in the fitting room.Also, as an Impact (Stock, Visual Merchandising) -Executed tasks such as, floor updates, dress forms, re-merchandising, markdowns, and shipment processing. -Represent the brand through personal style.-Provided customer service.-Maintained presentation standards by folding, dusting, and replenishing.-Processed transactions on the register.-Assisted customers in the fitting room.Also, as an Impact (Stock, Visual Merchandising) -Executed tasks such as, floor updates, dress forms, re-merchandising, markdowns, and shipment processing.