Specializing in local development for VIP and runway as well as embroidery development and surface manipulation development. Manage from sketch development to hand off with mills and embroidery houses in India, Asia, and Europe.
Collaborated with established and emerging brands to develop and produce in New York as well as Italy and HK.
Special Project Designer
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2019 - 05.2020
Development Manager, Design Team
Adam Selman
11.2017 - 08.2019
Supervised custom-builds for touring clients including Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and Katy Perry.
Hired and trained a diverse team of assistants and interns, enhancing project efficiency and collaboration within 3 months.
Researched and designed mainline- Developed CADs, Prints, Tech Packs, and Line Sheets and oversaw all domestic production focusing on surface design.
Traveled overseas to Europe and Asia for material development, production, and inspiration as well as to develop key manufacturing relationships.
Designed private label collections as per CFDA.
Design, Retail, and Product Development Consultant
Awamaki Textiles
04.2017 - 09.2017
Refined the use of industry-standard tech packs, enhancing export business scalability and improving design techniques within 6 months.
Designer Selling Coordinator
Nordstrom
02.2011 - 04.2017
Oversaw 4M volume and 8-14 direct reports.
Education
BFA -
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Skills
CAD Design, Costume Coordination, Custom-Build Supervision, Design Development, Embroidery Development, Fashion Industry Experience, Garment Design, Inspiration Travel, Line Sheet Creation, Material Development, Print Design, Private Label Collection Design, Product Development, Production Management, Research and Design, Retail Design Coordination, Sketching, Surface Manipulation, Team Management, Tech Pack Creation, Tech Pack Standardization, Translating Couture Techniques, Wholesale Pricing Negotiation, Woven Fabric Design
Timeline
Shopper
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, 105-110
08.2025 - 10.2025
Illustrator and Researcher
Love Story
03.2025 - 09.2025
MTO/SHOPPER
The Better Sister, Prime Video
06.2024 - 10.2025
Costume Coordinator
Three Women
08.2021 - 06.2022
MTO ACD
Severance, S2
08.2020 - 04.2024
Special Project Designer
Tommy Hilfiger
10.2019 - 05.2020
Development Manager, Design Team
Adam Selman
11.2017 - 08.2019
Design, Retail, and Product Development Consultant