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.
· 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
· 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
· 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
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