Experience

Sara Joy

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Oct 2019 - Present

  Sara Joy is a colorful womens resortwear collection created to empower positivity through vibrant print + color. Each print is unique and made with original artwork created by Sara. Made to be equally as easy to wear as they are beautiful, each piece is 100% cotton, lightweight, and made in limited quantities. Sara Joy is an eco-conscious brand focusing on best practices to be kind to our planet. We use only digital printing, small batch production to focus on zero waste, and all waste fabric is turned into something new. Available at shopsarajoy.com as well as select retailers.



Dress Barn

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion

• Print Stylist and CAD Design Manager

  • Feb 2018 - Aug 2019

  Creative: Drove print direction for seasonal store concepts with original artwork and trend forecastingCreated initial monthly color palettes based on purchased artwork and retail researchStyled balanced and beautiful print stories by creating numerous colorways of printsPaired prints back to fabrications and bodies based on print execution and outfitting as a whole Prepared concept presentation materials for quarterly meetings Studied Hindsight material to ensure learnings informed future businessManagement:Directed team of in-house CAD artists by prioritizing artwork for all categories and seasons Provided constructive feedback for new artwork, color separations, and repeats Managed the approval process for technical work Managed off-site freelance talent and projectsScheduled print studios, checking and processing all invoicesLiaison between CAD team and Design team, tracking print needs for shared business

• Senior Print Designer

  • Jan 2017 - Feb 2018

  Collaborate closely with Design Director to help build print collections per delivery and lifestyle. Manage prints for knit and woven tops, from organizing print selection through technical execution for production (including color separation and reduction, print repeats and cleaning).Oversee print team work flow for all categories (dresses, sportswear, accessories) for both career and casual brands, ensuring that print collections stay focused to fit in with brand concept. Work with Fabric and Product Development Teams on technical design challenges; i.e.: fabric, color, and print limitations. Create and manage the evolution of seasonal CAD palettes.Organize in house print process as well as cross functional communication.



City Prints at Premier Fabrics Inc.

• Senior Designer

  • Oct 2011 - Dec 2016

  Trend forecasting research. Extensive research on design themes to create cohesive print collections. Experience with print design for missy, junior, and children's apparel, for dresses, sportswear and activewear. Convert original purchased artwork into production ready print layouts. Knowledge of production requirements for fabric printing ie: layouts, screen sizes, color limitations, including digital, wet printing and paper printing. Expert eye for color. Create seasonal collections of novelty designs for social fabrics including glitter, sequins, soutache, embroidery, caviar beading, and knit jacquards. Experience working with production team to develop these novelty designs within proper design standards for mills. Senior liaison between President and Design Team on team organization and new office procedures. Developed an internal database to create, organize and maintain a design library for company wide use.



Ranjana Khan

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate

  • Feb 2011 - Oct 2011

  Worked as part of a small team to design, develop, produce, and sell a line of high end jewelry. Designed collection of Bridal Accessories, including jewelry, veils, hair pieces, and belts. Sourced materials for production. Communicated with India to produce jewelry to high end design standards. Connected with stores to make appointments and sell jewelry line. Worked multiple trade shows. Worked as part of a small team to design, develop, produce, and sell a line of high end jewelry. Designed collection of Bridal Accessories, including jewelry, veils, hair pieces, and belts. Sourced materials for production. Communicated with India to produce jewelry to high end design standards. Connected with stores to make appointments and sell jewelry line. Worked multiple trade shows.



Jump Apparel

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion

• Design Associate

  • Jul 2008 - Feb 2011

  Assisted multiple designers in creating a missy dress line. Helped with sourcing trims and fabrics. Worked directly with sample makers including patternmakers, drapers, cutters, and sewers. Product development with private label accounts. Assisted multiple designers in creating a missy dress line. Helped with sourcing trims and fabrics. Worked directly with sample makers including patternmakers, drapers, cutters, and sewers. Product development with private label accounts.



Freddy&Ma

• Norway
• Real Estate

• Designer

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

  Designed prints for custom handbags Designed prints for custom handbags