KAYLEE SPITERI

Design Development & Creative Execution

• Solely responsible for all hand sketching for seasonal collections (Fall & Spring), from concept through finalization; manage digital archiving, trend research, color selection, and iterative updates across physical and digital platforms.
• Present complete seasonal collections to the CEO and Creative Director; facilitate feedback loops to align final designs with creative and commercial goals.
• Develop original heat-stone, novelty fabrics, and beading designs using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator; collaborate with factories to translate concepts into production-ready embellishments.
• Oversee fabric and trim sourcing, including appliqué, beadwork, and specialty materials; evaluate cost, minimums, and colorways while maintaining design integrity.
• Maintain and update color master sheets and development trackers to provide real-time transparency into sourcing, sampling, and approvals.

Product Development & Fit

• Conduct in-depth fit evaluations and author detailed sample comments for both physical and photographic submissions of all aspects of designs, including: muslins, BMU designs, BMU Layouts, development samples
• Review Development & Production (PP & SS) photos, check measurement specs; ensure alignment with tech packs and grading specifications prior to production approval.
• Create and edit detailed technical flats and call-out pages and support tech pack creation for new styles.
• Execute draped style tape layouts on mannequins to develop silhouettes and solve complex design challenges related to fit, trim placement, and construction.
• Track and log development, TOP, and PP samples; manage physical sample flow, including bagging, packing, and warehouse-to-design-room transfers in MAS 90.
• Act as a key resource in buyer meetings, providing detailed knowledge on fabrics, colors, and design details to support sales efforts.

Production & Supply Chain Management

• Serve as primary liaison for production across 7 international factories, overseeing all communication related to order status, shipment coordination, and issue resolution.
• Generate and manage purchase orders (POs) in MAS 90 for new and repeat orders; ensure timely barcode creation, PO dispatch, and confirmation of receipt.
• Coordinate global logistics from China to New York, including booking LCL/FCL freight and domestic trucking, ensuring on-time warehouse delivery.
• Review and standardize packing lists; reconcile incoming shipments with internal inventory systems to maintain accuracy and avoid discrepancies.
• Maintain and update purchase order timelines, run WIP reports, and prepare detailed shipment overviews for cross-functional teams, including Sales and Operations.

Technical Design & Sample Management

• Conduct in-depth fit evaluations for development, TOP, and PP samples; author detailed sample comments for both physical and photographic submissions.
• Review sample photos (TOP/SS) and measurement specs; ensure alignment with tech packs and grading specifications prior to production approval.
• Create and edit detailed technical flats and call-out pages; collaborate with freelance flat illustrators and support tech pack creation for new styles.
• Execute draped style tape layouts on mannequins to develop silhouettes and solve complex design challenges related to fit, trim placement, and construction.

Cross-Functional Support & Operational Oversight

• Track and log development, TOP, and PP samples; manage physical sample flow, including bagging, packing, and warehouse-to-design-room transfers in MAS 90.
• Act as a key resource in buyer meetings, providing detailed knowledge on fabrics, colors, and design details to support sales efforts.
• Review factory invoices against shipment documentation and inventory data to ensure accuracy and approve for payment.

• Assisted the Design and Patternmaking team with the development of Special Occasion garments and patterns for the FW 22 Show, Award Shows, and private clients
• Effectively sourced fabrics and trims, graded patterns to custom specifications from sizes 0-22+, copied and drafted patterns, and worked on bead and embellishment execution

• Created 60+ Hand Sketches for the Spring 2023 Collection that align with the brand’s aesthetic while considering top selling design details
• Collaborated with the design director and creative director in developing creative, new designs
• Intern January-May 2021
• Efficiently worked on trend research, hand sketching, 50 + color renderings, and fabric selection for the Spring 2022 collection as part of the design team
• Assisted the production team with accurate and timely tech packs, design boards, sketch overview boards, and sample review boards for design and merchandising meetings

• Promoted to main instructor after 1 month of assisting
• Responsible for groups of up to 12 children during summer sewing camp, private lessons, and additional sewing courses completing over 3 projects per child in correct sizes each week

• Assisted in showroom setup for client meetings and prepared line sheets for buyers
• Effectively oversaw show lineup for Couture, Notte, and Bridesmaid lines and maintained 35+ gowns

• Assisted in instructing sewing classes of 16 children per week how to properly utilize sewing machines to construct garments and accessories
• Created instruction sheets and patterns to effectively communicate how to complete 20+ projects