Amanda Benbow
Lafayette,California
Summary
Design professional with solid foundation in creative and strategic design projects. Known for delivering impactful visual solutions and improving user engagement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing project requirements. Proficient in design software including Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch, with keen eye for detail and passion for innovation.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR DESIGNER
William Sonoma Inc. – William Sonoma Home
04.2012 - Current
- Research and present domestic textile ideas and trends to EVP for development and production.
- Review all textile developments for design and construction to confirm design intention has been achieved.
DESIGNER
William Sonoma Inc. – William Sonoma Home and William Sonoma
07.2006 - 04.2012
- Design home textiles and sheeting using various construction methods.
- Create Illustrator sketches for goods designs, including kitchen, bath, bedding and home textiles.
- Create specification sheets for upholstered furniture and rugs.
- Work closely with cross-functional partners and vendors to achieve top quality home product from concept through production.
- Work closely with the design team to execute design and construction.
PRODUCT TECHNICIAN
Gap Inc. – Baby Gap
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Write specifications for production including grading and construction requirements.
- Review all graded sheets for accuracy.
- Create and update fit and CAD sketches.
- Conduct fit sessions in live models.
- Communicate fit corrections to cross-functional partners.
- Confirm fit and construction to production for business partners of baby safety standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams on all deadline agreement.
- Inform production partners of fit status.
- Keep daily log of samples received.
- Assist in training new employees.
TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER
bebe Stores, Inc.
07.2002 - 05.2004
- Managed 5 sample makers and 2 spec technicians, covering the best port, outerwear, and denim.
- Hiring manager for sample room, seasonal and pre-screen applicants for employment.
- Conduct weekly meetings with direct reports for the employees of HR procedures, policies and employment laws.
- Advise employees regarding performance concerns.
- Manage garment fitting for in-house pattern requests and overseas vendors.
- Approval of production package for overseas vendors.
- Issue grading and technical directions for production.
- Create technical design illustrations including sheets.
- Maintain and prioritize deadlines of pattern and sewing room.
- Work with PAD System for pattern design.
- Continued duties of Sr. Spec Technician position.
SENIOR SPEC TECHNICIAN
bebe Stores, Inc.
06.2000 - 07.2002
- Manage 8 spec technicians.
- Coordinate follow through and status of pre-production samples.
- Measure all garments for marking and grading.
- Confirm construction of garments.
- Compare patterns to garments.
- Confirm template against garments.
- Maintain deadline for pattern department.
- Work frequently with vendors and agents overseas.
- Develop a package for pre-product work overseas.
- Compile fit comments and instructions on sewing.
- Manage fitting process.
- Compute sketches.
- Develop quality control manual.
SPEC TECHNICIAN
bebe Stores, Inc.
05.1999 - 06.2000
- Measure garments for accuracy fit.
- Maintain accurate report for in-house cutting and sewing of samples.
- Order supplies for department.
- Administrative activities.
Education
Associate of Art Degree -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
San Francisco01.1999
Skills
- Summary, Excel, Word, Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM
- Project management
- Design research
- Key relationship development
- Schedule coordination
- Project coordination
- Timeline management
- Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM, Excel
- Specifications and Costing, Garment construction, Customer Relations, Problem Solving
Timeline
SENIOR DESIGNER
William Sonoma Inc. – William Sonoma Home
04.2012 - Current
DESIGNER
William Sonoma Inc. – William Sonoma Home and William Sonoma
07.2006 - 04.2012
PRODUCT TECHNICIAN
Gap Inc. – Baby Gap
06.2004 - 06.2006
TECHNICAL DESIGN MANAGER
bebe Stores, Inc.
07.2002 - 05.2004
SENIOR SPEC TECHNICIAN
bebe Stores, Inc.
06.2000 - 07.2002
SPEC TECHNICIAN
bebe Stores, Inc.
05.1999 - 06.2000
Associate of Art Degree -
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising