LINDA LEE
Summary
A highly motivated and dedicated designer with over ten years of professional experience in all aspect of design from conception to production, with a keen eye for detail and reputation for creativity and highly organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Designer - Boys Sportswear (2-20 Sizes) & GAP (Boy’s & Girl’s Infant- Size 16)
Centric Brands
NYC, NY
12.2020 - 01.2024
- Responsible for developments of boy’s woven’s & underwear categories for licensed brands includes Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein Jeans, Lucky & Nautica for different tiers of distribution
- Executed development for GAP for club’s categories includes tee’s, fleece’s, dresswear & playwear sets from initial concept through production
- Worked with design director to create seasonal direction in silhouette, prints, fabrics and concept applicable to brand esthetics
- Research and identify trend directions; perform competitive analysis, design concepts & seasonal presentation boards
- Created development packages includes detailed sketches, garment construction, fabrications, pattern/ print layouts, art/ combo pitch sheets, handlooms, trimmings and packaging utilizing Flex PLM system
- Participated in fittings to ensure samples are according to spec & proper fit
- Involved with development process with fabric/ trim approvals, comments, lab dips & strike off’s.
Associate Designer - Tommy Hilfiger Boy’s Sets (Newborn to Size 7)
Centric Brands
NYC, NY
08.2013 - 05.2020
- Designed & developed boys sportswear sets from conception to finished product for department stores, discount and club’s
- Performed and responsibilities include but are not limited to comprehensive technical packages, in-house samples, trend forecasting, brand aesthetic research, color/ print/ art development, sourcing fabric’s & trims for in-house sampling, garment specs, fittings and design presentations
- Collaborate with corporate licensor for approvals, graphic artists, merchandiser, production & technical teams on daily basis.
Assistant Designer - Converse Girl’s Sets (Newborn to Size 6x)
Haddad Brands
NYC, NY
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted designer with creating & overseeing the execution of girl’s sportswear sets
- Designed sets collection within licensor/legal regulations, assortment strategies, and creative trend direction
- Created Girl’s & Boy’s comprehensive design chart packages for sourcing, production and sampling; including technical specs, artwork, accessories, packaging’s, fabric and trim details utilizing PLM system.
Assistant Designer (Freelance) - Boy’s Woven Bottoms (Infant to Size 20)
Fishman & Tobin
NYC, NY
03.2012 - 05.2012
- Assisted with design line development for Dockers, Perry Ellis, Nautica, School Uniform Private Labels & Izod at all stages including sketching, seasonal colors, trend directions, basic proto spec, artworks/ prints, sample/production paperwork, sample tracking reports and presentations
- Responsible for maintaining and following up with all styles utilizing PLM with product development team, graphic, technical and production team.
Assistant Designer – Boy’s Sets (Newborn to Size 6x)
Kids Headquarter
NYC, NY
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted merchandiser, designers and graphic artist with design developments, technical packages, fabrication, trend research & artwork pitch for Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole Reaction & Kid’s Headquarter Boy’s Sets
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design - Children'swear Specialization
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, State University of New York
05-2008
Associate of Fine Arts - Fashion Design - Eveningwear Specialization
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, State University
05-2006
Skills
- 3D Browzwear Lotta
- FLM-Gerber's Web PDM
- Flex PLM
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- InDesign
- Plaid Maker Pro
- Ned Graphics
- Pointcarre
- Office Suite & File Maker Pro
- Product Categories- Woven Shirts/ Woven Bottoms/ Cut Sew/ Sets/ Boy's Underwear
- Concept Development
- Seasonal Linesheets
- Sample Execution
- Fabric/ Trim/ Color Approval
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Designer - Boys Sportswear (2-20 Sizes) & GAP (Boy’s & Girl’s Infant- Size 16)
Centric Brands
12.2020 - 01.2024
Associate Designer - Tommy Hilfiger Boy’s Sets (Newborn to Size 7)
Centric Brands
08.2013 - 05.2020
Assistant Designer - Converse Girl’s Sets (Newborn to Size 6x)
Haddad Brands
06.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Designer (Freelance) - Boy’s Woven Bottoms (Infant to Size 20)
Fishman & Tobin
03.2012 - 05.2012
Assistant Designer – Boy’s Sets (Newborn to Size 6x)
Kids Headquarter
07.2010 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design - Children'swear Specialization
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, State University of New York
Associate of Fine Arts - Fashion Design - Eveningwear Specialization
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, State University