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Nathalie Bruwer

Glendale,CA
Nathalie Bruwer

Summary

Enthusiastic designer responsible for creating, developing and producing visuals of concepts to communicate ideas to clients and team. Researches, conceptualizes and presents designs to achieve desired effects or goals. In depth understanding of fabric, garment construction, costing, timelines, and aesthetics of target customer.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines.

Overview

22
years of professional experience

Work History

Start Up Sportswear Company

Designer
10.2021 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Created perfomance wear collection with detailed drawings and visual references for line sheets, cutting tickets, storyboards, and lookbook.
  • Developed technical specifications and communicate design intent to sample makers and production team.
  • Sourced performance fabrics and trims with attention to costs, logistics, and all details.
  • Managed all aspects of product development from fit, material costs, consumption, timelines, quality, and problem solving.
  • Collected vintage and others pieces for inspiration.

Short Term Project

Freelance Designer
09.2022 - 10.2022

Job overview

  • Created unique print designs for specific children’s swimwear brand following specific client requests to have it complete in 3 days.
  • Organized and analyzed fashion trends, consumer preferences, and market competition to present designs.

Bulson

Market Research and Design Associate
01.2012 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Handled various positions for a high end construction company in order to provide excellent service for distinguished clientele.
  • Designed and executed marketing and promotion materials using CAD and InDesign
  • Communicated with architects, designers, and developers, to make introductions and business promotion.

Victoria’s Secret International

Swimwear Designer
01.2010 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Sketched as well as created CAD designs of swimsuits, cover-ups, embellishments, and hardware
  • Oversaw print development custom brand trims from samples to production for Very Sexy division
  • Approved and edited textile print layout and colors.

Lunazul Swimwear

Founding Partner/COO
01.2006 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Designed and produced a luxury swim brand that is published in Vogue, Marie-Claire, Lucky, Sports Illustrated, WWD, and Elle magazines, in addition to being a favorite amongst celebrities
  • Handled sales and relationships with major store accounts such as Henri Bendel, Intermix, Lane Crawford, Harvey Nicols, Planet Blue, etc
  • Developed business partnerships with Invista using their LYCRA XTRA LIFE fiber and was featured in their 2008 collection at Miami Fashion Week
  • Controlled inventory, supplies, and organized the production routine
  • Handled pricing and profitability, sales projections, and costs.

Ellen Tracy Company

Fabric and Textiles Director
01.2004 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Headed fabric development and preparation for samples and production,
  • Liaisoned and maintained relationships with factories and fabric agents.

Jill Stuart International

Fabric Director & Designer
01.2001 - 01.2004

Job overview


  • Worked personally with Jill and design team on 8 collections from concept to production
  • Traveled to Japan, France and throughout the US to resource materials and develop the brand.

Education

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY

Associate of Arts from Textile Design
05.2000

University Overview

Internship: Kate Spade, New York & CELINE, NY

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Transferred To FIT from General Studies
05.1998

University Overview

Skills

  • Innovative, Motivated, Constantly seeking Inspiration for New Ideas
  • Vintage Fashion Collector
  • Efficient and Decisive
  • Lead Design Process from Concept to Outstanding Product
  • Preparing Designs, Samples, Cost Estimates, Production Goals
  • Technical Sketches, Mood Boards, Design Packs
  • Understanding of Garment Construction, Fit, and Quality
  • Vendor Relations with Excellent Communication
  • Efficient Time Management with Plan of Action
  • Adobe Illustrator, CAD, Excel, Powerpoint
  • Detail Drawings and Design Process
  • Select Fabrics, Trims & Colors

Timeline

Freelance Designer
Short Term Project
09.2022 - 10.2022
Designer
Start Up Sportswear Company
10.2021 - 03.2023
Market Research and Design Associate
Bulson
01.2012 - 01.2022
Swimwear Designer
Victoria’s Secret International
01.2010 - 01.2012
Founding Partner/COO
Lunazul Swimwear
01.2006 - 01.2010
Fabric and Textiles Director
Ellen Tracy Company
01.2004 - 01.2006
Fabric Director & Designer
Jill Stuart International
01.2001 - 01.2004
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts from Textile Design
Indiana University Bloomington
Transferred To FIT from General Studies
Nathalie Bruwer