Stacey Tiskowitz
Summary
Experienced design professional with the proven ability to build a brand and fill white space, by providing a high-end aesthetic at an affordable price point. Built strong partnerships with my cross-functional merchandising, sales, technical, production, and CAD teams. Extensive experience in the following: trend, merchandising, product development, embellishment and graphic design. Adept at leading design projects from conception to completion, with focus on delivering creative solutions and enhancing user experiences. Demonstrated creativity and leadership in team settings, ensuring high-quality design standards and collaborative success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
The Kasper Group
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Anne Klein/Kasper/Jones New York/The Limited/Bar III – Responsible for the monthly development of the Cut & Sew Knits Division for all Collection Brands
- Designed elevated and brand-right creative to achieve marketing and merchant objectives.
- Leveraged industry knowledge and emerging trends to design elevated and brand-right creative,e and bring design concepts to fruition.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into final products.
Freelance Senior Designer
Matilda Jane
Fort Wayne, IN
04.2018 - 02.2021
- Off sight collaboration with Design, in the Women's, Tween, Kids, Layette, and Home divisions through Trend, Illustration, and Tech packing
Freelance Senior Designer
Global Brands Group
New York, NY
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Ellen Tracy/Jones Signature – Core and Career Separates Designer, including knitwear and hard & soft wovens for the off-price line
Senior Designer
Sears Holdings Corporation
New York, NY
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Covington – Career separates Designer for the vertical retailer, including hard and soft wovens, knits, and sweaters
- Working directly with our San Francisco merchants we updated the line to appeal to a more modern customer
- The brand brings in 70 million dollars in business annually for its Missy, Petite, and Plus divisions
Freelance Senior Designer
Talbots
New York, NY
05.2014 - 11.2014
- Monthly development of casual and refined knits and for the vertical retailer
- Responsibilities include but not limited to: Trend research; Stripe & embroidery layouts; Seasonal line/color assortment; Sourcing/developing new fabrics; Handing off Tech packs and attending fittings; Working with the CAD team on seasonal prints; Line assorting directly with our Merchants in Hingham, MA
Freelance Designer
Jones Apparel Group, L.e.i., Currents
New York, NY
10.2012 - 05.2014
- L.e.i– Tops, Denim/Casual Bottoms- Juniors & Girls
- Jessica Simpson – Sweaters and Bottoms
- Currents - Branded and Private Label cut & sew knit tops, dresses and loungewear
- Responsibilities included: CAD development; Trend research; Preparing tech packs in Excel/Illustrator; Beading/appliqué/embroidery layouts; Production approvals
Freelance Illustrator
Stylesight
New York, NY
11.2011 - 05.2013
- Sketching Illustrator Flats and Prints for Women's, Men's, & Children S2M and Trend reports
Freelance Designer
JcPenny, Liz Claiborne Collection
North Bergen, NJ
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Monthly development of career knits and sweaters for the vertical retailer
- Responsibilities included: Trend Research, Drawing flats in Illustrator, Sourcing/Developing new fabrics/yarns, Developing Trim & beading layouts, Tech packs in Flex PLM, Attending all fittings & updating sketches, Working with Merchandising and Buying team in New Jersey & Dallas offices to select seasonal assortments, and Color/fabric/Trim Approvals
Freelance Designer
Fishman & Tobin / Global Brands Group
New York, NY
03.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: (Global Brands)
- Tommy Hilfiger Girls - Collaborated with corporate to design a line of dresses/sets for the soft launch of the new licensee
- Responsibilities include: Trend Research, Mood boards, Illustrator flats, Designed graphics and prints, Tech packs, Sourcing & developing fabrics/trims
- Perry Ellis, Van Heusen, Arrow, Nautica & Tommy Hilfiger - Designed for the boys dress wear division
- Developed shirt and tie patterns using Primiervision software; CADs for sales team
Senior Designer
Republic Clothing Group
New York, NY
01.2004 - 01.2009
- Chelsea & Theodore, Faith & Zoe (Senior Designer) 2007-2009 Grace Dane Lewis, Evelyn, Grace Elements (Associate )2004-2007 -Career separates Designer, specializing in hard and soft wovens with cut & sew knits
- Re-launched the Chelsea & Theodore Label in 2007
- On-air personality for the private label “Faith & Zoe” for HSN, resulting in high sales figures
- -Responsibilities included: Conceptualizing & executing a collection for each delivery; Trend research; Creating mood boards; Creating color palettes: Sourcing & developing fabric/trim; Print selection; Setting up the showroom; Conducting line review; Attending sales meetings; Attending fittings; Interacting directly with buyers from Federated, Lord & Taylor, Dillards, Marmaxx, and HSN for Branded and private label needs
Education
A.A.S - Fashion Design, Specialization Eveningwear
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYB.A.S - Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RISkills
- Adobe Creative Suite Software
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Market Trend Analysis
- Product Conceptualization
- Design Execution
- Print & Color
- Trim Development
- Product Execution
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
Timeline
Senior Designer
The Kasper Group
10.2021 - Current
Freelance Senior Designer
Matilda Jane
04.2018 - 02.2021
Freelance Senior Designer
Global Brands Group
09.2016 - 12.2019
Senior Designer
Sears Holdings Corporation
12.2014 - 07.2016
Freelance Senior Designer
Talbots
05.2014 - 11.2014
Freelance Designer
Jones Apparel Group, L.e.i., Currents
10.2012 - 05.2014
Freelance Designer
JcPenny, Liz Claiborne Collection
01.2012 - 06.2012
Freelance Illustrator
Stylesight
11.2011 - 05.2013
Freelance Designer
Fishman & Tobin / Global Brands Group
03.2010 - 10.2011
Senior Designer
Republic Clothing Group
01.2004 - 01.2009
B.A.S - Textiles, Merchandising, and Design
University of Rhode Island
A.A.S - Fashion Design, Specialization Eveningwear
Fashion Institute of Technology