Nicole Spiller
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Associate Designer versed in concept development and design execution. Familiar with full product line creation from initial sketches through final delivery. Adept at keeping team operations smooth and efficient.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Designer - Fashion Accessories
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers, FL
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for all Fashion Accessories categories - Design, Product Development and Fabric R&D (coverings, scarves, belts, bags, hats, cold weather, and eyewear).
- Own scarf category - offering new shapes, fabrications and techniques beginning in Spring 2025 to grow the business. Own all aspects: design, tech design, print / layout, fabric and PP approval. Initiated new scarf packaging for 3 specs - planned to launch Spring 25 floorset.
- Close collaboration with cross functional partners and overseas vendors to ensure that design aesthetics are met, while meeting company standards, target price points and delivery deadlines. Lead for all CFTs. Point person for development updates as well as PP ETA's for all non-fit categories.
Associate Designer - Zenergy (Activewear)
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers , FL
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Designed into the Zenergy Collection - from initial concept to line turnover, focusing on utilizing our core fabrications while developing into new trending fabrication in the sportswear category; while incorporating trend right silhouettes and novelty details and trims.
- Lead in woven (neema) core collection core collection; offering new ways to update while staying true to the Zenergy customer. Responsible for development in balance of categories as well - from initial concept through to development (loungewear / knits and golf assortments).
- Close collaboration with cross functional partners and overseas vendors to ensure that design aesthetics are met, while meeting company standards, target price points and delivery deadlines.
Associate Designer - Travelers (Knit Collection)
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers , FL
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Responsible for designing into both Core & Novelty Knits Collection Assortments (Travelers Collection), as well as our Knit Dressing (Knit Kit) Line, from initial concept to line turnover, focusing on utilizing our core fabrications, while incorporating trend relevant silhouettes and novelty details.
- Lead Designer for 'Digital Commerce' (DTC) Knits Assortment; Ensuring that Merchant needs are met, while maintaining the same integrity / alignment with the Frontline Assortment.
- Close collaboration with cross functional partners and overseas vendors to ensure that design aesthetics are met, while meeting company standards, target price points and delivery deadlines.
Associate Designer - Denim
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers , FL
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Independently designed for both Fashion and Core Denim Programs from initial concept to line turnover, incorporating relevant trend and wash direction per delivery assortment.
- Responsible for initiating So Slimming and So Lifting Core Programs, yielding millions in sales revenue.
- Travel overseas to work with vendors and wash houses (Hong Kong, Cambodia, and Shanghai).
Associate Designer - Denim & Woven Bottoms
Chico's FAS
Fort Myers , FL
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Leading role in the denim bottoms category, delivering trend relevant assortments each season through research in silhouette, trim, wash range and various processing techniques.
- Responsible for flat sketching, including technical construction illustrations and pitch sheets; Generating and tracking WebPDM packages from initial development stage to line adoption.
Associate Designer - Cut & Sew Knits
Kellwood - Sag Harbor
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Designed for Cut & Sew Knits Collection, as well as the "Slimming Solutions" Knits Collection, from initial concept to development.
- Researched trends, including fabric / trim resources, ensuring that they met our target price points, while reflecting the current trend.
- Responsible for generating WebPDM packages- including flat sketching, pitch sheets, embellishment layouts and sewing / construction details.
Assistant Designer - Cut & Sew Knits (Juniors)
Golden Touch Imports
New York, NY
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsible for production packages and spreadsheets, including flat sketching, specs and sewing / construction details.
- Followed up with our various agents in regards to technical design information, as well as needed price points.
Lead Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
Harriman, NY
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Initiated merchandising plans and various floor layouts.
- Responsible for inventory control and associate incentives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY05-2002
Skills
- Design strategy
- Flex PLM
- Sketching abilities
- Materials sourcing
- Design Research
- Product development
- Accessories knowledge
- Fashion trends
- Presentation Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Associate Designer - Fashion Accessories
Chico's FAS
02.2023 - Current
Associate Designer - Zenergy (Activewear)
Chico's FAS
03.2020 - 02.2023
Associate Designer - Travelers (Knit Collection)
Chico's FAS
01.2014 - 03.2020
Associate Designer - Denim
Chico's FAS
01.2011 - 01.2014
Associate Designer - Denim & Woven Bottoms
Chico's FAS
01.2009 - 01.2011
Associate Designer - Cut & Sew Knits
Kellwood - Sag Harbor
01.2004 - 01.2009
Assistant Designer - Cut & Sew Knits (Juniors)
Golden Touch Imports
01.2003 - 01.2004
Lead Manager
Polo Ralph Lauren
01.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Marist College
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