Gabrielle Bennett
New York,NY
Summary
Dynamic Design Director at KHAITE with a proven track record in leading innovative teams and enhancing product quality. Expert in fabric sourcing and project management, I foster collaboration and creativity, driving successful collections that resonate with market trends. My strategic thinking and mentoring skills have consistently elevated team performance and morale.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Director
KHAITE
New York, NY
05.2019 - Current
- Managed a team of designers while leading the creative process from concept through completion.
- Directed and coordinated team involved in drawing and constructing examples of finished products.
- Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machines.
- Worked closely with developers to ensure that designs are implemented accurately and efficiently.
- Organized workshops with cross-functional teams to brainstorm new ideas for product innovation.
- Analyzed user feedback to improve product design features.
- Provided extensive coaching to each designer, promoting confidence and morale while cultivating positive working partnerships.
- Head product Knowledge forum with Merchants, Sales And marketing team
- Led weekly brainstorming sessions with design teams to create innovative concepts for upcoming collections.
- Developed new fabric and finish, print and pattern and trim and expression standards
Product Development Manager
Sies Marjan
New York, NY
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Developed product design specifications and requirements.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate materials for use in various applications.
- Engineered drawings, schematics, and technical documents related to the product development cycle.
- Managed communications between the design team and other departments within the organization including marketing and sales teams.
- Participated in fittings with models, making adjustments as needed to ensure a perfect fit.
- Reviewed finished products before they went into production to ensure accuracy and quality standards were met.
- Conducted performance tests on prototype products and analyzed results.
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- Coaching and mentoring
- Color theory
- Illustration
- Patterning skills
- Original strategic thinking
- Project management
- Product development
- Technical drawing
- Fabric sourcing
- 3D draping
- Atelier management
Accomplishments
- MET GALA | 2022 & 2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Director
KHAITE
05.2019 - Current
Product Development Manager
Sies Marjan
12.2015 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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