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Felicia Zivkovic

Huntington Station,NY

Summary

Confident Designer promoting a 15-year career overseeing design in high end women's, contemporary women's, swimwear and bridal. Offering skills in leadership, effective communication, as well as technical and creative design expertise.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Founder of PROCHE

Self-employed
New York, NY
09.2020 - Current
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Created a strong Brand ID through sustainable practices, a singular vision and brand aesthetic, influencer relationships and marketing strategies.
  • Create each piece of the collection from start to finish, including sketching, fabric sourcing, patterns, draping, sewing first samples and fittings.
  • oversee production scheduling, factory liaison, grading and marking, and delivery deadlines.
  • working along side showroom representatives to merchandize and sell the brand to high end, coveted stores around the world.
  • product projections and promoting for DTC ecommerce.

Design and Product Development; Freelance

Macrae Skye
New York, NY
03.2020 - 03.2021

Consulting on design and product development for emerging sustainable Children's wear brand to create a strong brand identity focused on diversity, and sustainability. Responsibilities include , but not exclusive to: trend research, R&D, technical design, fitting management and execution, and sourcing.

Design Director

Lela Rose
New York, NY
03.2005 - 03.2020

Design director for Lela Rose main label and Pearl by Lela Rose

  • Develop brand ID and maintain vision throughout collection, leading the brand each season with trend story boards, sketches, concept, and color direction.
  • Oversaw highly talented team of designers, providing guidance and support to complete work on time and within project parameters.
  • Supervised several projects simultaneously, maintaining profitability of each and consistently exceeding expectations.
  • managed fittings, first sample patterns, and worked along side production pattern makers to ensure a strong aesthetic and fit each season.
  • create one of a kind gowns for celebrity clients with custom measurements. Managed fittings from start to finish along side our seamstress.
  • Managing collaborations with sponsors, outside artists and designers.

Head Designer

Shoshanna
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2005

worked with Shoshanna and the team creating collections for swim and main label.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion

Parsons School of design
New York, NY
2001

Accomplishments

2016 design critic for fashion seniors at F.I.T where I mentored, and eventually awarded the coveted critics award to now emerging talent , Peter Do. I have created numerous custom dresses and gowns for various celebrities including former first lady Michelle Obama, followed by an invitation to the white house for an evening among my peers to celebrate American fashion. During my short time as founder of Proche, I have been featured in Cosmopolitan and carried at retail giants such as Free People and Shop bop.

Timeline

Owner/Founder of PROCHE

Self-employed
09.2020 - Current

Design and Product Development; Freelance

Macrae Skye
03.2020 - 03.2021

Design Director

Lela Rose
03.2005 - 03.2020

Head Designer

Shoshanna
01.2004 - 01.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion

Parsons School of design
Felicia Zivkovic