MY ROLE

Senior Designer

TIME FRAME

1999 - 2008

  • Designed and executed hand-embroidered samples for runway shows, adapting artwork into commercial layouts for scalable production

  • Developed soft woven designs, focusing on creating feminine, elevated styles that aligned with the brand’s aesthetic

  • Collaborated with Italian and Asian suppliers to source sweater yarns, ensuring luxurious textures and quality across collections

  • Designed and executed 11 sweater collections a year

  • Traveled to Asia to work directly with factories on developing runway samples, conducting fittings and aligning on seasonal direction

  • Developed novelty sweaters with print, Fair Isle stitches and beading.

  • Develop detailed tech packs

  • Led all fittings from proto through to bulk production

RESPONSIBILITIES