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Alexandra May

Glen Rock,NJ

Summary

Creative design professional offering 12+ years of experience in fashion design and intimate apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

Biflex Intimates Group, LLC
08.2011 - 08.2012
  • Lead person on initial concept design, including handling mood boards, trending silhouettes and styles, and seeking out new and innovative fabrics and themes.
  • Instrumental in fashion forecasting focusing on color trends, fabrics and silhouettes
  • Engaged in graphic design including new print ideas in repeats, labels and lace designs
  • Conceptualized and put into practice end cap displays and merchandise layout displays for use throughout customer’s stores.

CAD Designer

International Intimates Inc
08.2005 - 08.2011
  • Designing CAD flats, prints, graphics, lace, artworks and fabrics using Photoshop and Illustrator., for licensors: Victoria Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, K-mart, Sears, Anna Sui, Wal-Mart, JCPenny’s and Hustler lingerie
  • Specializing in design, illustration, retouching and all other graphic- related services
  • Design artwork such as embroidery, prints, rhinestones, heat transfers etc
  • And prepare actual size artwork for product development and factories
  • Developing thematic color story and presentation boards for every collection
  • Creating line sheet presentations for seasonal trade shows and client distribution
  • Delivering successful presentations to management, licensors and sales representatives.

Designer

Vanmar Inc.
09.2000 - 08.2005
  • Head designer for the entire Pink Panther license, which included all daywear, sleepwear and novelty panties
  • Designed original silhouettes and prints for Vanmar Private label
  • Created entire lines for market week, including novelty panties and daywear, for Vanmar Private label
  • Created a line for Karen Neuburger license as directed by the license itself
  • Involved in all fittings, recording all comments and offering additional suggestions to improve fit
  • Shopped the local market for development of all lines
  • Illustrated and flat sketched original concepts
  • Analyzed lab dips and trims for color matching approval
  • Created and provided overseas factories with Line Sheets and Tech Packs
  • Communicated with overseas factories regarding sourcing and initial development samples.

Intern

Vanmar Inc
05.2000 - 09.2000
  • Conducted research in order to design original prints
  • Assisted designer with embroidery appliqué
  • Communicated with factories in the process of approving lab dips
  • Organized swatches and materials; matched colors with textile prints
  • Conducted extensive market research utilizing various written and digital resources
  • Created and distributed Inspiration Boards to senior management.

Design Consultant

Pamela Dennis Evening
04.2000
  • Designed and hand sketched original ideas for use by head designer.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

Skills

  • Rough Sketching
  • Commercial Projects
  • Fashion Design, Development and Implementations
  • Proficient in Photoshop CS, Illustrator CS, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
  • Client Relationships
  • Teamwork Skills
  • Collaboration Skills
  • Visual Representations
  • CAD Drafting
  • Pattern Making

Timeline

Designer

Biflex Intimates Group, LLC
08.2011 - 08.2012

CAD Designer

International Intimates Inc
08.2005 - 08.2011

Designer

Vanmar Inc.
09.2000 - 08.2005

Intern

Vanmar Inc
05.2000 - 09.2000

Design Consultant

Pamela Dennis Evening
04.2000

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York

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