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TAMIL ROBINSON
Newark,NJ
"Art is in the eye of the beholer"
Tamil Robinson
Summary
Creative and innovative Art Director with a proven history in public relations and advertising. Successfully directs and drives visual and artistic elements in productions and media campaigns, while supervising graphic designers. Collaborates with project directors to understand creative vision and leads the visual design process.
Overview
29
years of professional experience
Work History
TRG GlobalNewark, NJ
Design Director Freelance Projects
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Created innovative and captivating concepts for renowned fashion brands encompassing apparel, footwear, and handbags.
- Designed and developed multiple outerwear collections.
- Developed technical drawings, packages, and presentation boards
- Traveled to factories overseas to assist in production and help with production packages, i.e., India.
- Collaborated with CEO / Owner in conducting meetings with new clients, showcasing design concepts and market trends through live presentations.
Various Apparel Makers and Accessories MakersShenzhen, China
Freelance Projects / Licensing Deals
02.2007 - 02.2008
Job overview
- This international business trip was for the purpose of gaining experience in working with various makers while living in China. The trip aimed to help me understand the work systems of the fashion apparel business, including the design process, tech designs, working with pattern makers, fabric mills, merchandisers, and costing managers. Additionally, it aimed to acquire knowledge of logistics from Asia to the US via F.O.B./L.D.P.
- Implemented strategies to enhance sale numbers and boost customer engagement in the Hong Kong market.
- Very good at working with the production managers and assistants in China to get the final sample approved.
- Worked fit sessions with fit models for corrections to get final salesman sample approval.
- Consulted on various licensing deals in the Chinese fashion market.
NAUTICA Division
VF CORP.
01.2007 - 05.2007
Job overview
- Assisted directors in managing men's fashion collections including woven, knits, denim, and outerwear.
- Designed and implemented the timeline calendar for product development throughout market launch
- Developed style boards and trends to compete in current market and enhance collection
- Transformed sketches into Illustrator and Photoshop for finished tech-packs used by factories
- Uploaded designs to web PDM and monitored tech pack management
- Sourced factories for fabric and trim supplies
- Worked fit sessions with fit models for corrections to get final salesman sample approval.
Performance One / APG Group (Atlantic-Pacific Group)
01.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Design Director for Men's Fashion Sports Apparel and Athletic Apparel, footwear, and accessories.
- Developed all styles and trends to compete with the current market in fashion sports.
- Created the design timeline calendar and the merchandise calendar from initial line development through market launch.
- Led design team in developing all designs and technical packages for production, overseeing the process from start to finished first proto sample
- Led design team in product development meetings
- Assisted with production and technical packages for first proto samples during frequent visits to factories in China and Hong Kong.
- Assisted in sourcing fabric and trim supplies from various factories.
- Assisted sales force to help increase brand recognition through participation in trade shows and marketing events worldwide.
G-III Apparel Group, LTD.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Designed Sports Licensing Outerwear and Apparel
- Designed Men’s and Women’s fashion Outerwear License for juniors fashion outerwear under “Beyonce’s House Of Dereon”
- Developed technical packages and specs for production proto samples made overseas, ensuring design timelines were met and sample deadlines were achieved through regular nightly contacts.
- Contributed to design meetings that developed new product lines, expanding core business distribution.
- Assisted in merchandise calendar creation and timeline setting from line development to market launch.
- Traveled extensively to various factories across Hong Kong, China, and other regions
- Assisted sales force to help increase brand recognition through participation in trade shows and marketing events.
- Researched current trends in the fashion industry to identify new ideas.
- Attended meetings with vendors regarding pricing strategies and delivery dates.
- Developed sketches and illustrations of apparel designs for presentation to clients.
- Prepared presentations to showcase seasonal collections to buyers and retailers.
- Presented samples of completed designs at trade shows and fashion events.
- Created technical packages for production, including specifications sheets and garment measurements.
- Created mood boards featuring print and pattern direction for upcoming collections.
Freelance
Reebok Intl. LTD.
01.2001 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Head designer for the Allen Iverson Collection (I-3)
- Developed all styles to compete with current trends of the urban sports apparel industry.
- Created presentation boards showcasing color ways, design lines, and trends
- Developed SMU plan and market overview in collaboration
- Handled the entire process of creating outerwear designs from concept to sketch
- Managed the complete process of creating technical drawings for overseas factories, maintaining regular communication throughout the day and night
- Traveled to factories in Hong Kong, China, Europe, etc.
- To assist in production and help with technical packages.
KHNY (Kids Headquarters / Wear Me Apparel INC.)
01.2001 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Managed design direction for Kid’s apparel, Young Men’s, and Juniors Brands
- Successfully guided other designers in developing and reviewing presentation boards
- Created technical drawings for in-house production teams to prepare spec packages for factories overseas.
- Conceptualized and executed entire outerwear collections, from inception to finished product
- Attended meetings in various locations, both domestically and abroad, to contribute to the development of new brands and licenses
- Conducted extensive shopping trips to source fabrics, trims, and stay current with color trends.
- Conducted fitting and approval of initial production samples to ensure compliance with specifications
- Attended sales staff meetings to strategize for buyer presentations with major retailers.
- Assisted the sales team by attending major trade shows in both domestic and international locations.
NFL Properties
01.1999 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Designed NFL sideline apparel for professional football players and coaches
- Designed the 2001-2002 Pro-Bowl All-Star Jersey (Uniforms)
- Developed color ways and design themes for presentation boards showcasing athletic apparel trends targeting the young fashion conscious market.
- Designed the coaches sideline apparel for all outerwear
- Created comprehensive technical drawings for overseas factories
- Traveled to the factories to assist in production from the technical packages.
Galihad Enterprises LTD.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Job overview
- Led design team for leading Urban Brands and Athletic Apparel companies, providing comprehensive outsourced design, color, and trend ideas from inception to final product.
- Designed and developed outerwear collections.
- Developed technical drawings, packages, and presentation boards
- Traveled to overseas factories, providing production assistance and aiding in packaging
- Presented live design concepts and market trends to new clients in meetings with CEO / Owner.
Mayfair – Absorba / Baby Dior Licensing
01.1996 - 01.1998
Job overview
- Assistant designer for top children and toddler private label and licensing collections
- Designed apparel for boys, girls, infants, and toddlers using a variety of fabrications.
- Designed graphics for a variety of embellishments including embroidered appliqués, patches, trims, buttons, zipper pulls, and silk screening.
- Developed technical packages for in-house production team, ensuring accurate and efficient communication with overseas factories.
- Researched market for current and future trends
- Designed and developed trend books and presentation boards for buyers.
Education
Arts High SchoolNewark, N.J.
High School Diploma from Mixed Media Art / Fashion Illustration / Commercial Art / photography / Advanced Air Brush / Graphic Illustration
School Of Visual ArtsNew York
2 Years from Mixed Media Art major: Commercial Art / Graphic Illustration
Newark School Of Fine And Industrial ArtsNewark
3 Year course with Degree from Interior Design Major
Skills
- Working with production managers
- Fit sessions
- Consulting on licensing deals
- Creating design timeline calendar
- Developing style boards and trends
- Transforming sketches into Illustrator and Photoshop
- Sourcing factories for fabric and trim supplies
- Heading design team
- Assisting in production and technical packages
- Assisting sales force
- Designing sports licensing outerwear and apparel
- Developing technical packages and specs
- Contributing in design meetings
- Making speeches at sales meetings
- Developing and reviewing presentation boards
- Developing technical drawings
- Designing and developing outerwear collections
- Traveling for meetings and shopping
- Fitting and approving production samples
- Attending meetings with sales staff
- Designing NFL sideline apparel
- Designing Pro-Bowl All-Star Jersey
- Developing presentation boards
- Designing for top urban brands and athletic apparel
- Designing children and toddler apparel
- Designing graphics for various applications
- Developing technical packages
- Shopping for trends
- Developing trend books and presentation boards
- Mentoring by master patternmaker
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Building relationships with industry agents
- Art Direction
- Public Speaking
- Packaging Design
- Interdepartmental and team collaboration
- Team supervision and oversight
- Company Branding
- Presentation Skills
- Design Research
- Photo shoot direction
- Creative Direction
Software
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Languages
English
Native language
Timeline
Design Director Freelance Projects
TRG Global
01.2009 - Current
Freelance Projects / Licensing Deals
Various Apparel Makers and Accessories Makers
02.2007 - 02.2008
VF CORP.
NAUTICA Division
01.2007 - 05.2007
Performance One / APG Group (Atlantic-Pacific Group)
01.2005 - 01.2006
G-III Apparel Group, LTD.
01.2004 - 01.2005
Reebok Intl. LTD.
Freelance
01.2001 - 01.2003
KHNY (Kids Headquarters / Wear Me Apparel INC.)
01.2001 - 01.2002
NFL Properties
01.1999 - 01.2001
Galihad Enterprises LTD.
01.1998 - 01.2001
Mayfair – Absorba / Baby Dior Licensing
01.1996 - 01.1998
Arts High School
High School Diploma from Mixed Media Art / Fashion Illustration / Commercial Art / photography / Advanced Air Brush / Graphic Illustration
School Of Visual Arts
2 Years from Mixed Media Art major: Commercial Art / Graphic Illustration
Newark School Of Fine And Industrial Arts
3 Year course with Degree from Interior Design Major
Specialconnections
Good relationships with agents of the Acting, Music, and Sports Industries that can assist in special licensing needs, Red Carpet Events and Music Videos. Also made the introduction of the licensing agent to Beyonce’ Knowles for the Wear Me Apparel deal.
Mentoredskills
Was mentored by master patternmaker (Uncle) who worked for apparel companies, i.e., Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Tracy Reese, taught me business, construction in design, consumption of fabric techniques, working fit sessions, overseeing factories, and knowledge of fabrics design.
Specialconnections
Good relationships with agents of the Acting, Music, and Sports Industries that can assist in special licensing needs, Red Carpet Events and Music Videos. Also made the introduction of the licensing agent to Beyonce’ Knowles for the Wear Me Apparel deal.
Mentoredskills
Was mentored by master patternmaker (Uncle) who worked for apparel companies, i.e., Liz Claiborne, Calvin Klein, Tracy Reese, taught me business, construction in design, consumption of fabric techniques, working fit sessions, overseeing factories, and knowledge of fabrics design.
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