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Raegan McGuire

New York,NY

Summary

Experienced Fashion Designer and Creative Leader with a decade in contemporary womenswear, driving concept-to-creation collections with a strong focus on sustainable design and original print development. Known for wearing many hats and thriving in fast-paced environments, with a proven strength in cross-functional collaboration across design, merchandising, production, and sales. Adept at leading teams while remaining deeply hands-on—owning all stages of development from sketch to final fittings—and building visually cohesive, high-margin assortments. Combines creative vision with technical execution to deliver elevated, trend-relevant product.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Director

AMUR
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current

· Led seasonal design direction across all categories, ensuring a cohesive and commercially successful brand vision

· Oversaw every stage of development to production

· Mentored designers and managed cross-functional collaboration across production, sales, and marketing

· Owned line merchandising strategy andoptimizing assortments to meet margin targets

· Spearheaded sustainable innovation

· Played a key role in doubling brand profits

· Contributed to building a loyal brand following

Senior Desingner

AMUR
New York, NY
05.2022 - 05.2023

· Designed and sketched complete seasonal collections

· Created all tech packs, BOMs, and data entries while managing the design handoff through sampling and fittings

· Led fabric and trim sourcing, partnering closely with mills and vendors to align with brand sustainability goals

· Maintained and developed all line sheets, concept boards, and fabric boards to support internal and external communication

· Advised on construction details and fit strategy, collaborating closely with technical design and production teams

Designer

AMUR
New York, NY
10.2019 - 05.2022

· Collaborated closely with the Design Director on concept development, seasonal direction, and print storytelling

· Created comprehensive tech packs and led development communication from sourcing through sampling

· Partnered with technical design to resolve fit and construction issues

Designer

Bloomingdale’s Private Label (LINI)
New York, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020

Associate Designer

Ronny Kobo
New York, NY
04.2019 - 10.2019

Assistant Desinger

Milly
New York, NY
12.2017 - 04.2019

Education

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design and Manufacturing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Art Minor

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Skills

Design & Development

Concept creation

Hand sketching & digital illustration

Print textile development

Sustainable material sourcing

Technical design & fittings

Tech packs, BOMs, and line sheets

Leadership & Strategy

Collection merchandising

Cross-functional team collaboration

Product lifecycle management

Margin optimization strategies

Team leadership & mentorship

Workflow & Mindset

Deadline-driven and highly organized

Positive, energetic team player

Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced environments

Strong communicator across teams and vendors

Software & Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Design Director

AMUR
05.2023 - Current

Senior Desingner

AMUR
05.2022 - 05.2023

Designer

AMUR
10.2019 - 05.2022

Designer

Bloomingdale’s Private Label (LINI)
10.2019 - 03.2020

Associate Designer

Ronny Kobo
04.2019 - 10.2019

Assistant Desinger

Milly
12.2017 - 04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Apparel Design and Manufacturing

Texas Tech University

Art Minor

Texas Tech University
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