Rachel Smolarsky
Medford,NY
Summary
Hard working and experienced Fashion Institute of Technology 2025 graduate seeking entry-level position or internship in the fashion industry. To this position I will bring strong organizational skills and skilled multitasking abilities while being able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Textiles Intern
Global Luxury LLC
Manhattan
09.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in textile selection during design meetings with high-profile clients including, but not limited to, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, and Tory Burch as assistant to the CEO
- Attended annual fabric shows to network and grow the company's clientele
- Maintained communication with clients via email or meetings for CEO
Personal Assistant
Alyssa Casa Designs
Manhattan
09.2023
- Backstage assistant at Fall 2023 New York Fashion Week hand-sewing garments, working with models, and organizing workflow for designer/model
Freelance Fashion Designer
Kerianne Meehan New York
Huntington, NY
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Designed personalized bridal couture using my skills in draping, pattern making, and both machine and hand-sewing appliqués and bead work
Fashion Week Intern
Prestige Top Model
Manhattan
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Interned for three New York Fashion Week shows working with and prepping models just prior to walking and organizing workflow backstage with garments
Design Intern
Kerianne Meehan New York
Huntington, NY
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted with production of custom bridal couture in hand-sewing, draping, and pattern making
Design Intern
Dimitrios Furs
St. James, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted with hand sewn alterations for fur outerwear
Education
B.A.S in Technical Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY05.2025
A.A.S in Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY05.2023
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat
- Gerber YuniquePLM
- Gerber/Lectra Accumark Pattern Software
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Procreate
Additional Information
- Technical Package Creation
- Flat and Digital Pattern Making and Pattern Alterations
- Luxury Fabric Selection
- Hand Sewing (Including Appliqués, Bead Work, and Accessories)
- Industry Standard Machine Sewing
- Flat Sketching
- Fashion Illustration and Marker Rendering
- Garment Draping
Accomplishments
- National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
- Delta Alpha Pi
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
- Dean's List
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Alyssa Casa Designs
09.2023
Freelance Fashion Designer
Kerianne Meehan New York
06.2023 - 08.2023
Textiles Intern
Global Luxury LLC
09.2022 - Current
Fashion Week Intern
Prestige Top Model
02.2022 - 02.2023
Design Intern
Kerianne Meehan New York
06.2021 - 08.2022
Design Intern
Dimitrios Furs
06.2021 - 08.2021
B.A.S in Technical Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
A.A.S in Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology