Melody Costas
Fashion Designer
New York,NY
Summary
Experienced Associate Designer proficient in the Apparel market. Expert in managing products independently or as part of a team. Adept at utilizing available design and construction technologies to create full garments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Designer
Hansae
New York City, New York
01.2014
- Knowledge in Patter-making and draping techniques Proficient on domestic and Industrial sewing machine Ability to design and put together a collection Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Proficient in Microsoft Office,Excel, Power Point and Outlook Fluent in Spanish.
Assistant Designer
Hansae
New York City, NY
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Direct Supplier for specialty retailers and U.S mass market.
- Key customers include:Wal-mart,Aeropostale,Target,Macy's,Gap, Kohl's,GAP,Old Navy and Oshkosh Research the Market, for new trends and gather information from retailers to create in depth Market Analysis Reports Designed into key-item pieces for Mens,Womans,Girls,Boys and Juniors, following market trends and client needs Curated seasonal design concepts with market and developed samples Worked with the following core product categories: Ladies cut and sew tops,intimates,Men's and Boys knit tops,Junior Tops and bottoms Traveled internationally for trend research and market analysis Assisted in meetings and Presented seasonal concepts to customers Developed detail tech packs, graphic and print artwork Helped maintained and organized the graphic and fabric library.
Assistant Designer LELET NY
New York City, NY
08.2011
- Owned by designer Sara Bieler Sasson LELET NY is a head accessory company, sold in Bergdorf and Goodman, Saks fifth Avenue,Henry Bendel,Le Bon Marche Rive Gauche in Paris.
- Sew pieces by hand.
- Developed patterns for headbands.
- Source trimmings and fabric.
Fabric Styling Intern
Simplicity
New York, NY
02.2011 - 04.2011
- Researched trends.
- Designed logo for trend boards.
- Organized fabric library by category.
- Assisted with creating trend boards including the silhouette, fabric, color and trim boards.
Stylist Assistant
Robin Zackary
New York, NY
10.2010 - 12.2010
- Assisted in dinner wear photo shoot.
- Selected the props and dinner wear pieces.
- Helped packing everything for the photo shoot.
- Assisted in organizing the props for the photo shoot.
Design Intern
Rebecca Taylor
New York City, NY
08.2008 - 10.2008
- Dyed fabrics.
- Sourced fabric and trimmings.
- Hand sewed trimmings on pieces.
- Assisted in organizing fabrics and trimmings Skills.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Fabric Styling
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
May2011
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
May 2009
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Pontifical Catholic University
Ponce, PRJuly 2007
Skills
- Pattern design
- Garment construction
- Customer preferences
- Trend knowledge
- Materials sourcing
- Brand building
- Line development
Timeline
Associate Designer
Hansae
01.2014
Assistant Designer
Hansae
10.2011 - 12.2013
Assistant Designer LELET NY
08.2011
Fabric Styling Intern
Simplicity
02.2011 - 04.2011
Stylist Assistant
Robin Zackary
10.2010 - 12.2010
Design Intern
Rebecca Taylor
08.2008 - 10.2008
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Fabric Styling
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Pontifical Catholic University
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