Ellen Bessemans
Apparel Designer
South Pasadena,CA
Summary
Creative design professional offering over 6 years of experience in fashion design and graphic 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 to ensure company growth
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Apparel Designer
On Twelfth
08.2022 - Current
- Independently developed and executed unique graphics for t-shirts and sweaters, achieving tremendous brand recognition and generous growth among retailers
- Efficiently developed detailed tech packs across all categories of apparel in a timely manner
- Created innovative trim, graphics, and design techniques that set On Twelfth apart in the apparel industry with sales increasing by 20%
- Collaborated with the production team to streamline manufacturing processes and optimize efficiency in apparel production, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality designs to retailers
- Gathered feedback and insights on fit and functionality of designs, incorporating customer preferences and suggestions to enhance future designs, ultimately increasing brand loyalty and retention rates in the competitive fashion market.
Associate Apparel Designer
On Twelfth
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with Head Designer on implementing new apparel ideas from trend research to development while encompassing the brand’s identity
- Built detailed trend-driven cut-and-sew, sweater, and knitwear tech packs daily in a fast-paced fashion
- Produced elaborate seamless printed fabrics from scratch for seasonal prints
- Created unique graphics for graphic t-shirts and sweaters, generously increasing clients’ product pick-up ratio.
Assistant Apparel Designer / Technical Designer
Global Link JC Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Designed detailed garments independently and with the designer to reflect the brands’ aesthetic
- Constructed elaborate technical flats from scratch and updated existing for the production team to construct
- Created seamless textile prints and recolored previous prints upon the designer’s requests
- Took detailed notes during fit sessions and revised specs for the production team to follow
- Created appealing e-newsletters to promote upcoming collections, sales, and events
- Orchestrated seasonal e-commerce and lifestyle photo shoots for Slink Jeans, Da-Nang, and Stitch’s Jeans.
Graphic Designer / Apparel Designer
Best of Chums Int'l Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Effectively created final product photos revising design features of samples or similar past styles
- Immaculately edited photos and technical flats for seasonal line sheets of three brands
- Created graphic designs for marketing different brand divisions while strongly representing each accordingly
- Built and maintained strong relationships with wholesale buyers.
Assistant Design Intern
Adolfo Sanchez
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Demonstrated attention to detail by meticulously hand-sewing appliques and trim onto various delicate materials
- Collaborated with the designer and coworkers on altering design details to enhance the overall final product design
- Flawlessly marked and cut garment pieces of slick, delicate textiles for custom-ordered garments
- Sourced specific textiles and trim using little reference upon the designer’s request.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising and Management - Apparel Production
California Polytechnic State University
Pomona, CA 09.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA 08.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
Adobe Illustrator
Timeline
Apparel Designer
On Twelfth
08.2022 - Current
Associate Apparel Designer
On Twelfth
06.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Apparel Designer / Technical Designer
Global Link JC Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
Graphic Designer / Apparel Designer
Best of Chums Int'l Inc.
11.2018 - 02.2019
Assistant Design Intern
Adolfo Sanchez
05.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising and Management - Apparel Production
California Polytechnic State University
09.2016 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Orange Coast College
08.2013 - 05.2016
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