Highly artistic and personable Design Director and Trend Concept Analyst with a strong creative background within the fashion design industry, designing for UK and US renowned fashion brands spanning over a decade. A proven Innovative, knowledgeable, motivational leader that empowers creative brands to surpass goals and strategically exceed objectives.
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Chantel Pierre
Leander,TX
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
VIBESBASE ENTERPRISES
Design Director/Trend Concept Analyst
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivate seasonal trend forecasting concepts, color, fabric and print/pattern direction for contemporary curve-wear brands to DTC and e-commerce wholesale to Bloomingdales, Anthropology, Eloquii, Nordstrom.
- Communicate high-level category insights with team to define trend enterprise POV.
- The force behind companies client portfolio expansion. Delivered high quality designs for major clients, leading to increased brand recognition and repeat business.
- Improved company's overall design aesthetic by conducting regular trainings on latest design trends and techniques.
- Leverage data-driven insights when crafting designs for targeted audience segments, resulting in increased conversion rates.
SENTIENT
Design Director/Trend Concept Analyst
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Formulated a start-up brands initial design idea into a full womenswear collection. Created seasonal mood concept, color direction and textile and designs.
- created a brand identity, molding the brand in preparation for marketing ability and consumer outreach
- Seeing brand through full production process and finalization of collection.
BARCO Inc
Senior Designer
02.2019 - 03.2022
Job overview
- Created medical healthcare wear product with a contemporary sportswear aesthetic. Heightened the Greys Anatomy Brand to top performance in company.
- Raised sales growth introducing innovative design, development of new technical fabrics and sustainable multi-use trims to enhance consumers experience.
- Streamlined design processes for increased efficiency and improved collaboration among team members.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into final products.
UNIVERSAL ELITE LLC
Freelance Senior Designer
02.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Designed Outerwear and Denim for Premium Line, Young Contemporary, Missy and Plus Size Private Label
- Manage and mentored a growing design team within a start-up brand esthetic.
BEBE
Senior Soft Wovens Designer
07.2012 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Created dresses and soft separates that aligned with emerging trends while maintaining brand identity.
- Mentored and managed junior designers, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Recognized for Woven Tops Design Department 'best in company' consecutive results in 2014/15
- Second largest volume department in companies apparel complex
- Specialized in technical fit, print/pattern, embellishment and embroidery
- Traveled regular production trips overseas for close vender communication and oversea production
- Styled complete photoshoots and ad-campaigns
- Publication features-ELLE, VogueUS, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen & Essence Magazine.
ABS by ALLAN SCHWARTZ
Freelance Senior Designer
02.2012 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Designed separates/dresses for collections targeted to wholesale major retailer brands. Key client JCPenny
JUICY COUTURE
Wovens Designer Kids/Teen Apparel
08.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Designed wovens, denim, outerwear and special occasion apparel for kids/teen wear
- Developed innovative design concepts for improved brand recognition and high consumer engagement.
- Presented sale samples to Wholesale/International wholesale and retail product buyers
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
Outerwear Designer
08.2007 - 07.2009
Job overview
- Specialized in intricate washes, dyes, fabric treatments on novel fabrics, including denim, leather and suede
- Designs impacted volume in Q3 and Q4 of 2008 and grossed total of $10,000,000 in retail sales with continued rising growth
- Created selling styles initiating growth in units ranging between 19,000-30,700 per style
- Growth in number of styles per season for department.
HARVEST CULTURESTORE
Outerwear Designer
07.2003 - 06.2007
Job overview
- Designed outerwear apparel for UK retailers-Topshop, ASOS, New Look and Matthew Williamson.
- Initiating expansion in clientele and business growth with fashion retailer Topshop
Education
University For The Creative Arts, UK Surrey, England
B.A (Hons) Fashion Design from Fashion Design
06.2003
University Overview
Barnet College, UKLondon, England
B.T.E.C National Diploma, Fashion Design from Fashion Design
2000
University Overview
Skills
- CAD and Freehand Design
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe ProCreate
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Web PDM
- Full Circle
Timeline
Design Director/Trend Concept Analyst
SENTIENT
08.2023 - Current
Senior Designer
BARCO Inc
02.2019 - 03.2022
Design Director/Trend Concept Analyst
VIBESBASE ENTERPRISES
09.2018 - Current
Freelance Senior Designer
UNIVERSAL ELITE LLC
02.2018 - 08.2018
Senior Soft Wovens Designer
BEBE
07.2012 - 01.2016
Freelance Senior Designer
ABS by ALLAN SCHWARTZ
02.2012 - 05.2012
Wovens Designer Kids/Teen Apparel
JUICY COUTURE
08.2009 - 01.2012
Outerwear Designer
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH
08.2007 - 07.2009
Outerwear Designer
HARVEST CULTURESTORE
07.2003 - 06.2007
University For The Creative Arts, UK
B.A (Hons) Fashion Design from Fashion Design
Barnet College, UK
B.T.E.C National Diploma, Fashion Design from Fashion Design
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