Apparel Designer

• Jun 2017 - Present

*present direction/concepts each season*research & development on better ways to build products*suggest trims/materials each season*inspire colour/print/ graphics each season *curate/ create hard goods with marketing and retail seasonally*collaborate with artists/ brands/ organizations to create a product that supports the cause/story*works alongside with the production and factory team during the sampling/fitting and approval stages of each product*style studio and lifestyle photoshoots each season alongside with the marketing

Production Manager

• Dec 2016 - Present

Our 4 pillars of product design are purpose, quality, sustainability and domestic production

Designer

• Nov 2015 - Present

*Study the market fashion trends and based on them access what would appeal to the targeted customers*Decide on a particular theme or idea which will be central to the whole collection*Execute the theme/ collection *Produce sketches for all the designs and keep tweaking them until the perfect designs are reached*Once the sketches are done and finalized, raw materials/trims are chosen to convert the sketches into actual garments*Finalize colours/ trims per style *Use of appropriate tools and computer techniques to develop the designs*Deal with the manufacturers and develop cordial relations with them*Communicate with the manufacturers to ensure that he/ she are supplied with the required material*Work in coordination with other designers/ pattern makers/ sample sewers etc*Oversee the final preparation/ production of the designs until the end productCONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES SUCH AS: WESTCOMB, SITKA, FASHION BUSINESS ACCELERATOR 360, ARISTA EQUESTRIAN, F.O.A.L, Superette, and Daylight

Designer- foundations/swim

• Jul 2014 - Oct 2015

Design and other stuff

Womens Designer

• May 2014 - Jan 2015

Design and other stuffhttp://www.kitandace.com/

Women's Lead Designer @ lululemon lab

• Jun 2013 - May 2014

Key Responsibilities:* research & development of new technologies, sustainability, fabrics and better ways to build products*design and build products full women's line each season for our muse in: YOGA, TRAVEL, COMMUTE, WORK* collections are 4 times a year with an average of 15-25 pieces per month * costing analysis * work directly with merchant to align with line plan*work directly with director of design for seasons shapes, inspiration, concepts, fabric story* attend/ lead design meetings with the community*balance the design and innovation process and getting the product to market on time- with minimal sampling * design pieces that sell, fit and have tells the lab brand/story *present flat sketches and design process during each collection meetings*collaborated with the Response Dance Company and designed pieces that they will use in their show this May* responsible for assistant designer's development and daily tasks*point of contact between Design studio and Sample room floor*complete fittings, work with the sample sewers/ pattern drafter, and create spec packages accordingly* involved in the community through fashion, yoga, art* meet sales goals daily, weekly, month and quarterly for the last 2 years

Design Assistant/ Lab Lead

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2013

The lululemon lab is a conceptual design and retail space. It is a hub for innovation and functional fashion in Vancouver. The lab designs, produces and sells its own exclusive line of clothing. The line is created by our in-house design team and is rooted in the inspirations of both local and international trends.http://lululemonlab.com/Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:* report and work along side women's lead designer, director of the lab, merchant, production manager, sample sewers and pattern drafters* tech packing, pattern drafting * work alongside pattern drafters/ production manager throughout the sampling process for eachgarment: from first sample to grading and production*sourced trims/materials that are need for design, the space and packaging of the product*costing sheets for each piece*responsible for designing two pieces or lifts each season*collecting tears, trends and inspiration and presenting them to the design team *connecting with the community through fashion, music, art* curated accessories that align and complement lab designs* work with vendors outside of the company*manage the retail space

Design Assistant/Educator

• Jul 2012 - Jan 2013

The lululemon lab is a conceptual design and retail space. It is a hub for innovation and functional fashion in Vancouver. The lab designs, produces and sells its own exclusive line of clothing. The line is created by our in-house design team and is rooted in the inspirations of both local and international trends.http://lululemonlab.com/

Wardrobe Stylist

• Feb 2013 - Feb 2013

Key Responsibilities:*work alongside with Designer, for Fall/Winter 2013 look book*pull and curated shoes and accessories for the shoot*fitted model with specific looks Key Responsibilities:*work alongside with Designer, for Fall/Winter 2013 look book*pull and curated shoes and accessories for the shoot*fitted model with specific looks

Capsule Collection Designer

• Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

Sitka is a collective of like-minded individuals; a lifestyle brand designed by the sea and woven by a common thread. At the centre of our collective consciousness is a reverence for our environment – both the natural and urban worlds that we have created for ourselves. Sitka is a product of these environments, in which we find ourselves so at home.http://sitka.ca/Key Responsibilities:* work alongside designers and production manager on capsule collection * responsible for 10 pieces, and creating tech packs for those styles to send out for production

Intern for New York Fashion Week Spring 2012

• Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

Key Responsibilities:* report to the design assistant* minor alterations/ pressing*dressing 3 models with 3 different looks, making sure they were in their spots Key Responsibilities:* report to the design assistant* minor alterations/ pressing*dressing 3 models with 3 different looks, making sure they were in their spots

contract designer

• 2010 - 2010