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Brittney Reilly

Summary

Creative and detail-oriented Designer with extensive experience in interpreting trends, market research, and all product development stages. Proficient in Adobe Suite programs, fabrications and driven by sense of urgency, ownership, and customer centricity.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Designer

JOE FRESH
03.2021 - Current
  • Design ownership for women's woven tops and dresses, ensuring alignment with seasonal market trends and concept direction.
  • Collaborated with the design director and shop the market for style inspiration, fabric and trims to counter source for each season's concept direction.
  • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator for creating detailed flat CAD sketches and Clo 3D CADs for market presentations.
  • Managed and prepare quarterly development of detailed trim packages and tech pack hand offs with cross-functional teams to ensure timely sample delivery and meet buyer's assortment strategy.
  • Attend fittings to ensure proper fit execution and maintain sales awareness for data-driven design decisions.

Freelance Designer

Corin Demarco
01.2021 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with the CEO on cut and sew knit development, managing design portfolios.
  • Created detailed CADs, tech packs, logo artwork, and linesheets for all the company's development.

Associate Designer

KOHL'S
05.2017 - 09.2020
  • Responsible for designing cut and sew knit tops, dresses and soft woven bottoms and jackets.
  • Worked closely with Design Director and merchant team on initial concept and big ideas.
  • Conducted market research and trend analysis, staying updated on fashion trends.
  • Select prints and collaborate on 6-month color palette with Graphic Designer.
  • Proficient in creating Illustrator sketches, tech packs, and collaborating with tech design for style execution.
  • Managed communications with vendors and fabric mills to ensure design assortment strategy was met.
  • Created and updated line sheets, brand profiles, and mood and color decks for monthly market meetings.
  • Attended fittings ensuring proper fit and design intent was maintained.

Associate Fashion Designer

Jordan Louis
09.2015 - 05.2017
  • Collaborated with the Design Director on market trends, color, and seasonal silhouettes.
  • Researched the market for print, color, fabrics, trims and silhouettes.
  • Managed seasonal product design execution at sample room and ensured production timelines were met.
  • Attend trade shows to present line to buyers.

Fashion Assistant

Victoria's Secret
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Collaborated with the Director on style guide to achieve on trend styling and meet merchandise assortment strategy.
  • Create style guide for the catalog division which involved strong InDesign skills, creative eye, and strong follow through with cross-functional teams.
  • Worked directly with Director, photographers and models on photo shoots assisting in styling and making sure key details were captured while maintaining product salability.

Design Assistant

ECI New York & Label by Five Twelve
07.2012 - 09.2014
  • Oversaw technical packages, sketching dresses, fabric details and garment specifications.
  • Liaison between design and production teams, ensuring all departments had accurate product information.
  • Managed creative teams for lookbook and e-commerce photo shoots.
  • Track print artwork and sample yardage.

Import Production Assistant and Piece Goods Buyer

Jump Apparel
08.2010 - 07.2012
  • Assisted piece goods buyer in purchasing and finalizing bulk fabric and trim orders to meet delivery.
  • Responsible for following up and ensuring ETA of goods was always up to date and on schedule.
  • Managed strike off and lab dip approvals for bulk orders.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree: Apparel Design -

University of Wisconsin Stout
Menomonie, WI

Skills

  • Tech Packs
  • CAD
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • InDesign
  • Clo3D
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Garment Construction
  • Re-Coloration

Timeline

Designer

JOE FRESH
03.2021 - Current

Freelance Designer

Corin Demarco
01.2021 - 03.2021

Associate Designer

KOHL'S
05.2017 - 09.2020

Associate Fashion Designer

Jordan Louis
09.2015 - 05.2017

Fashion Assistant

Victoria's Secret
01.2015 - 09.2015

Design Assistant

ECI New York & Label by Five Twelve
07.2012 - 09.2014

Import Production Assistant and Piece Goods Buyer

Jump Apparel
08.2010 - 07.2012

Bachelor of Science Degree: Apparel Design -

University of Wisconsin Stout

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