Sophie Klem
Glendale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and creatively driven professional with a background in fashion design, casting, costuming, and textile production. Experienced in fabric sourcing, trend research, and organizing materials to support seasonal development. Strong visual sensibility, excellent communication skills, and a deep interest in sustainable design, and materials innovation. Thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings a collaborative, solution-focused mindset to every project.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Costumer/Fashion Stylist
Freelance Wardrobe & Styling
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with photographers, models and makeup artists to execute fashion shoots for print, television and digital campaigns.
- Designed and created a custom wardrobe for live performances and music videos for artists including Current Joys, Hunx & His Punx, Sedona, Your Angel, etc.
- Monitored budget allocations for each project while taking into account client requirements.
Assistant to Natalie Hazzout
Celine
Los Angeles, CA
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Sourced and scheduled over 80 models for Celine 2021 SS runway show through collaboration with production and creative teams.
- Maintained detailed records of model specs, looks, and schedules using spreadsheets and internal tracking tools.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication among talent, producers, and the creative director under tight deadlines.
Women's Design Intern
Tommy Hilfiger
New York, New York
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Researched innovative design concepts and created presentation boards.
- Collaborated on mood boards, developed patterns in Illustrator, and assembled seasonal color rings.
- Designed flats, tech packs, and embellishment artworks using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Print/Pattern Licensing Design Intern
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01.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized a seasonal fabric library to support efficient sourcing and development.
- Researched textile trends and created presentation boards for internal reviews.
- Prepared fabric samples, and developed color rings and digital patterns in Illustrator.
- Attended vendor meetings and supported team operations through scheduling and material coordination.
Fabric and Textile Intern
Alice and Olivia
New York, New York
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Pulled fabrics based on seasonal direction and the company's overall aesthetic.
- Set up seasonal binders with standards from the development team.
- Cut and send all bulk-approved submissions to each factory for their reference.
- Worked in the fabric mills, assisting with cutting fabrics, and handling and organizing packages.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design, Critical Visual Studies
Pratt Institute
06-2019
Skills
- Fabric and material knowledge
- Textile sourcing and development
- Color theory and trend research
- Adobe Suite (for patterns, tech packs, color stories)
- Presentation boards and mood board assembly
- Excel / Google Sheets (for tracking materials, vendors, and samples)
- Swatch and Sample Organization
- Lab dip / color ring management
- Vendor communication and coordination
- Product lifecycle awareness
- Passion for sustainability and ethical production
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Costumer/Fashion Stylist
Freelance Wardrobe & Styling
01.2021 - Current
Assistant to Natalie Hazzout
Celine
06.2020 - 01.2021
Women's Design Intern
Tommy Hilfiger
06.2019 - 12.2019
Print/Pattern Licensing Design Intern
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01.2019 - 06.2019
Fabric and Textile Intern
Alice and Olivia
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design, Critical Visual Studies
Pratt Institute
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