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Work History
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Caitlin McCaffrey

Caitlin McCaffrey

Los Angeles,Ca

Summary

Head of Design with extensive experience in creating and developing inspired women's wear collections with brand identity in mind. Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, outstanding time management qualities, and motivational skills to work independently. In depth knowledge of scale and proportion when hand sketching, and fitting garments. Exceptional skills in fashion design, product development, textile knowledge and design, and garment construction. Design and development experience across all categories of women's contemporary wear including: woven dresses and tops, outerwear, occasion wear, bridal collections, and fully fashioned knits. Strong trend based analysis, knowledge of Art History and vintage fashion, forward design aesthetic, and enthusiastic to embrace new challenges. Private Label designer and project manager with a fine arts background and comprehensive knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Design

Jen's Pirate Booty
01.2014 - Current
  • Developed and managed design strategies to ensure consistent delivery of high quality products.
  • Created and implemented a process for design reviews with sales team and management, ensuring alignment with product objectives.
  • Managed the day to day operations of the design team, including scheduling, maintaining sample timeline calendar, and budgeting.
  • Provided creative direction for projects from concept through completion, leading brainstorming sessions and workshops.
  • Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in existing designs.
  • Established design standards across all products.
  • Reviewed competitor's products to gain insights into industry trends and customer preferences.

SMU Designer

Free People
01.2014 - Current
  • Created trend-based presentations using Illustrator CADs.
  • Developed original artwork for beading and embellished garments.
  • Created a sample timeline and developed prototype samples.
  • Coordinated with external vendors during the production of hand-embellished projects.
  • Worked with client via email, phone and in-person to collect information to complete designs.
  • Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
  • Designed custom concepts for "Daisy Jones and the Six"

SMU Designer

Revolve
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Researched industry trends in fashion, including print and textile design.
  • Collaborated with team members on all aspects of the design process from concept to production.
  • Reviewed technical specifications for fabric, fit, proportion and detailing to ensure product quality standards were met.
  • Attended trade shows to present new designs and gain insight into industry trends.
  • Managed relationships with vendors to secure materials needed for production runs.
  • Created product designs in alignment with specifications.
  • Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.

Private Label Designer

Forever 21
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Created designs for seasonal collections, researching trends and fabrics to inform design decisions.
  • Developed of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors and trims.

Owner/Designer

Bread & Butterflies
01.2003 - 01.2015
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Developed skhes of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors and trims.
  • Worked closely with pattern makers to ensure accuracy in garment construction.
  • Coordinated photo shoots of finished products for catalogs and websites.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

FIDM
Los Angeles, Ca
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

UCSC
Santa Cruz, Ca

Skills

  • Design conceptualization
  • Print design
  • Visual Communication
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Team Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Concept Development
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Final Design Delivery
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork skills
  • Trend Analysis
  • Product Design
  • Active listening
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Design Briefings
  • Photography shoots
  • Textile Design/Development
  • Fashion illustration
  • Technical design
  • Garment Construction/Tailoring
  • Draping
  • Pattern making

Accomplishments

  • Attended the Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights Initiative Academy In Romania, where we worked one on one with craft custodians learning the history of Romanian weaving, embroidery and design.
  • Attended the Buren College of Art in Ireland, where we were submerged in the cultural history of Ireland, and incorporated design theory into daily practices of Visual Art.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of Design

Jen's Pirate Booty
01.2014 - Current

SMU Designer

Free People
01.2014 - Current

SMU Designer

Revolve
01.2014 - 01.2019

Private Label Designer

Forever 21
01.2014 - 01.2015

Owner/Designer

Bread & Butterflies
01.2003 - 01.2015

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

FIDM

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art

UCSC
Caitlin McCaffrey