Experience

NADRI INC.
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Design Director

  • Jan 2020 - Present

Co-Founder at Rock & Stone Studios
• Design Director

  • Jan 2019 - Present


Henri Bendel

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Design Director, Jewelry

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2018

  Henri Bendel, New York, NYDirector, Jewelry DesignLed team of Senior Designers in the management of a large scale jewelry business, resulting in a strongly branded Henri Bendel collection. Reporting to the EVP of design, created multifaceted price point and end-use collections tied to the brand language, and streamlined materials and production processes across categories.● Developed new factories and tested innovative materials, including steel, to strengthen the quality andbrand language within the retail environment. Produced multiple iconic styles that dominated the Top 10items sold per week.● Closely managed and balanced department budgets each season. Planned freelance and supply chainschedules a year in advance and managed overseas travel bookings for the larger team, keeping underbudget.● Planned yearly development calendar alongside head of Production and Development and plannedappropriate meeting cadence with larger team to ensure approval process was streamlined with the overall vision of the EVP of design. Recently achieved speed to market initiative by tightening up work cadence by two weeks.● Created learning opportunities for staff to develop new technology skill sets (Rhino training) amongst the team through online learning and off-site classes using available budget. Focused on developing each team member by creating a specific category driven responsibility for each direct report.● Collaborated with Concept Director and handbag and gifting design teams seasonally to create seamless storylines within the retail store experience.● Collaborated seasonally with Head of Visual and Marketing Director to create larger team concept executions and big picture ideas that translated into compelling marketing and online experiences. For the Spring/ Summer season specifically this led to the Charm Bar build that became a sales unit driver.● Ensured an inclusive, family vibe was top of mind each day. Show less

• Sr Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Mar 2015



Fossil

• Design Development Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2014

  Fossil Jewelry , New York, NY 2011 - 2014 Design Development Manager , 2011 - 2014Senior Jewelry Designer , 2011Led a team of 6 designers, 4 in Dallas and 2 in Europe from location in New York, on the design and creation of a large scale costume jewelry line that was sold in department stores and free standing Fossil retail stores across the U.S. and Internationally.● Led the concept and directed the overall story with the end goal of a synergistic brand-right story as told by jewelry with travel to the Dallas HQ each month and daily interactions with the brand building team.● Presented the line using renderings and scale mock-ups to the internal brand team and accessory partners as well as international teams seasonally. Managed New York showroom set up, storytelling and prop styling and organized materials for sales representatives to complete the story of the season. Show less

• Senior Jewelry Designer

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2012



Lucky Brand Jeans

• United States
• Retail

• Senior Jewelry Designer

  • Jan 2005 - Jun 2010

  Lucky Brand Jewelry , New York, NY 2005 - 2010 Senior Jewelry Designer , 2008 - 2010 Jewelry Designer , 2005 - 2008 Launched a specifically designed and concepted large scale costume jewelry line that was sold in large department stores all over the country such as Macys, Nordstrom, and Bloomingdales. ● Created inspiration boards, sketching and technical specs as well as presenting line to internal brand team, buyers and sales team. Travelled to promote and sell special edition collections seasonally. ● Collaborated daily with manufacturers, market research and overseas travel. Managed a designer level employee and multiple freelance designers. ● Designed Men’s and Women’s belts for a season and created ceramic and gifting products such as jewelry boxes, earring trees and a stuffed animal mascot. Worked on artwork patterns for specialized handbag projects as needed. Show less



Lucky Brand Jewelry

• Freelance Design

  • Aug 2004 - Feb 2005

  Responsible for the design and concept creation of competitive costume jewelry line to be sold in department stores. Line will compete with modern fashion jewelry brands. Goal is to launch into two case scenarios. Responsible for the design and concept creation of competitive costume jewelry line to be sold in department stores. Line will compete with modern fashion jewelry brands. Goal is to launch into two case scenarios.


New York
• Online Media
• Freelance Jewelry Designer

  • Jan 2004 - Jan 2005


Tamir Jewels

• Freelance Designer

  • Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

  The design and technical drawings of fine jewelry, Cocktail rings using rare gemstones and diamonds. The design and technical drawings of fine jewelry, Cocktail rings using rare gemstones and diamonds.



Kenneth Cole Jewelry

• Freelance designer

  • Aug 2003 - Aug 2004

  Responsible for the design and manipulation of costume jewelry for presentation and turnover purposes. Assisted Senior Designers in sketch and technical drawing process. Responsible for the design and manipulation of costume jewelry for presentation and turnover purposes. Assisted Senior Designers in sketch and technical drawing process.



Liz Claiborne Hair Accessories

• Freelance Designer

  • Dec 2003 - Jan 2004

  The design and hand rendered gauche painted images for launch of hair accessory program. The design and hand rendered gauche painted images for launch of hair accessory program.