Kiley Jacobs
New York,NY
Summary
Creative designer with a strong commercial focus and over 9 years in luxury and contemporary womenswear. Proven success in overseeing end-to-end product development, fostering team collaboration, and implementing trend-driven designs. Instrumental in the relaunch of PARKER New York, delivering collections that reflect current consumer trends. Expertise in managing project timelines, addressing production issues, and utilizing design strategies to boost sales.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Head Designer
PARKER New York
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Orchestrated relaunch of PARKER New York by expanding product categories and redefining brand identity.
- Developed five seasonal collections annually, driving 25% sales growth through strategic design decisions.
- Spearheaded vendor partnerships, enhancing production efficiencies by 30%.
- Managed a team of fashion designers, delivering guidance and constructive feedback on projects.
- Organized fittings with models to ensure precision in garment fit and construction.
- Assisted in selecting models for promotional photo shoots, ensuring brand alignment.
Lead Designer
1.STATE Dresses
New York, NY
03.2020 - 02.2022
- Achieved consistent sell-through of 89%+ on core SKUs through trend-driven dress collections.
- Led design execution for 13 retail accounts, aligning creative vision with sales objectives.
- Developed seasonal design decks and presentations for CEO and key retail partners.
- Collaborated with merchandising, production, and sourcing teams to ensure timely delivery of margin-focused collections.
Assistant/Associate Designer
MSK Dresses & Separates
New York, NY
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Created five top-selling dresses featured in national retailers, boosting collection visibility and sales performance.
- Transformed design concepts into detailed tech packs and flat sketches for overseas production.
- Collaborated with senior designers and technical teams to uphold brand standards in garment construction.
- Coordinated fabric sourcing and selection, achieving 15% cost reduction while ensuring quality.
Assistant Designer
Jonathan Cohen
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Researched and developed original prints, embroidery, and moodboards aligned with seasonal themes.
- Selected fabrics and surface techniques to enhance design storytelling across three collections.
- Collaborated with factory teams on sample development and ensured quality control throughout.
- Created digital linesheets and sales tools for buyer presentations and showroom appointments.
- Produced visually compelling brand books and presentations using Adobe InDesign for CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund submission, achieving recognition for design innovation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
New York05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Advertising
Chapman University
Orange, CA05-2015
Minor - Fashion Merchandising
Lorenzo D'Medici
Florence, Italy02-2014
Skills
- Garment construction and technical design
- Collection development and market research
- Project management and team leadership
- Quality control and brand alignment
- Problem-solving and vendor collaboration
- Sales strategy and fabric sourcing
Accomplishments
- Creative Lead – Relaunch of PARKER New York, BCI Brands (2022)
- Print Development & Brand book CFDA Vogue Awards, Jonathan Cohen
- Sustainability Zero Waste coat with designer Yeohlee Teng, Parsons School of Design
Certification
CLO 3D Garment Visualization, FIT, 2025
Timeline
Head Designer
PARKER New York
02.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Designer
1.STATE Dresses
03.2020 - 02.2022
Assistant/Associate Designer
MSK Dresses & Separates
01.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Designer
Jonathan Cohen
06.2017 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Parsons School of Design
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations/Advertising
Chapman University
Minor - Fashion Merchandising
Lorenzo D'Medici
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