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Nikki Benham

Woodland Hills,CA

Summary

A dynamic and creative designer with a strong knowledge of garment construction and product development. Proficient in quality control and fabric handling, with expertise in the Adobe Suite, alterations, and sewing. Demonstrates a strong ability to manage production teams and ensure consistent quality, while continuously seeking innovative solutions and design excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Developer & Designer

Ring of Fire
Woodland Hills, CA
05.2021 - Current
  • Conceptualize and design seasonal collections based on current trends and brand identity for various categories including streetwear, activewear, outerwear, and swimwear
  • Translate trend research into innovative, brand-aligned, and commercially viable designs
  • Collaborate with Macy’s, Ross, TJ Maxx, and Burlington for private label collections
  • Communicate daily with overseas vendors to source materials and trims and develop samples
  • Create tech packs and specs using PLM and measure samples upon receipt
  • Work with vendors to develop innovative, recycled, and sustainable materials

Production Manager

Knit Generation
Los Angeles, CA
03.2019 - 04.2021
  • Managed development and production for multiple clients including Good American, Revolve, and VShred
  • Directed pattern makers, cutters, sewing department and contractors to complete orders
  • Reviewed patterns, materials, samples, and production for consistent quality
  • Generated lab dips, strike offs, cut tickets, tech packs and cost sheets
  • Designed and developed seasonal collections for house brands

Designer

Pinup Girl Clothing
Glendale, CA
01.2017 - 02.2019
  • Partnered with head designer on collection development, print design, and fabric sourcing
  • Accountable for creating and maintaining line sheets, ordering and tracking all fabrics and trims
  • Collaborated with private label clients to design styles specific to their needs

Designer

Cherokee Global Brands
Sherman Oaks, CA
03.2015 - 12.2016
  • Designed styles from concept to completion across multiple categories and labels
  • Collaborated on mood boards, collection presentations, and brand storytelling
  • Produced prints and graphics and prepared art pages for placement, scale, and graphic techniques

Associate Designer

Beach Bunny Swimwear
Los Angeles, CA
02.2014 - 03.2015
  • Worked on the design team focusing on production of swimwear, lounge, and lingerie labels
  • Developed collection presentations, line sheets, and tech packs in a timely and accurate manner
  • Supported the process from concept to preliminary fittings to sample approval to production

Technical Designer

Sanctuary Clothing
Burbank, CA
03.2013 - 02.2014
  • Produced and updated technical sketches, fit samples, tech packs and grading revisions
  • Communicated with import production factories on a daily basis

Associate Designer

California Costumes
Los Angeles, CA
10.2011 - 02.2013
  • Designed a wide range of costumes and managed pattern makers, sample makers and production
  • Assisted with styling, directing and model casting for photo shoots

Education

Associates of Arts Degree - Fashion Design

FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Trend analysis
  • Tech pack creation
  • Materials sourcing
  • Sample development
  • Collection design
  • Production management

Websites

Timeline

Product Developer & Designer

Ring of Fire
05.2021 - Current

Production Manager

Knit Generation
03.2019 - 04.2021

Designer

Pinup Girl Clothing
01.2017 - 02.2019

Designer

Cherokee Global Brands
03.2015 - 12.2016

Associate Designer

Beach Bunny Swimwear
02.2014 - 03.2015

Technical Designer

Sanctuary Clothing
03.2013 - 02.2014

Associate Designer

California Costumes
10.2011 - 02.2013

Associates of Arts Degree - Fashion Design

FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

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