Taylor-Paige Garvin
Brooklyn
Summary
Taylor Paige is a fashion design student who has had experience in the design community for over 5 years: creative concept building, pattern making, designing garments from sketch to completion. Seeking a permanent position within a design team to gain more experience in the fashion industry
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Design Intern
Vaquera
New York, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Increased design team efficiency by assisting with pattern drafting and garment construction tasks.
- Gained industry experience through hands-on participation in fashion shows, photoshoots, and showroom preparations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining organized and clean design studio spaces.
Showroom Assistant
Maharam
New York, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained showroom samples and catalog libraries for customer viewing.
- Supported marketing efforts by assisting in the setup and execution of promotional events and product launches.
- Managed incoming phone calls from prospective clients interested in setting up appointments or discussing specific product inquiries.
- Organized showroom layout for optimal visual appeal, promoting an inviting atmosphere for clients.
- Assisted in maintaining showroom inventory, ensuring accurate records and timely stock replenishment.
Freelance Fashion Stylist
Balenciaga
Manhattan, NY
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Help prepare models with their assigned looks for the runway show backstage while also organizing the line up of the show.
Visual Merchandising Assist and Sales Associate
Superdry
Queens, NY
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks by following established planograms.
- Proposed new ideas and concepts to enhance merchandise displays.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Visual Merchandiser
GAP
Manhattan, NY
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Supports the store management to ensure work tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
- Analyzed customer feedback and shopper trends to inform display designs.
- Incorporated new design techniques to create innovative and eye-catching displays.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
Design Assistant
Christian Cowan
Manhattan, NY
01.2018 - 08.2019
- Assisted on design projects with design team
- Picked up orders from suppliers
- Created Patterns/Samples
- Assisted on the creation of garments
- Oversaw garments from sketch concept to completion.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - fashion design
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY06.2025
Early College Credit Program - Fashion Design
Florence University Arts
Florence Italy 08.2019
Skills
- Fabric Sourcing
- Pattern Making
- Create/ Develop Conceptual Designs
- Sales/ Trend Analysis
- Visual Merchandising
- Adobe illustrator, Photoshop, and premier pro capabilities
- Organization skills: spreadsheets, scheduling, handling phone calls
- Vendor Relations
- Social Media Advertising
Accomplishments
Teen Vogue Generation Next X Motorola Razr-
Was selected by Teen Vogue for their "Generation Next" program as one of the 6 innovative designers of 2022. They selected my brand Iseder to complete a design that shows innovation by incorporating the new Motorola Razr phone into a clothing design.
Motorola Razr Commercial-
The company Motorola redesigned one of their classic flip phones with a modern day touch and selected two designers from the "Teen Vogue Generation Next" program to help promote their new phone while also sharing a background of their design process
Timeline
Fashion Design Intern
Vaquera
05.2024 - Current
Showroom Assistant
Maharam
05.2023 - Current
Freelance Fashion Stylist
Balenciaga
05.2022 - 05.2022
Visual Merchandiser
GAP
11.2019 - 02.2020
Visual Merchandising Assist and Sales Associate
Superdry
06.2019 - 11.2020
Design Assistant
Christian Cowan
01.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - fashion design
Pratt Institute
Early College Credit Program - Fashion Design
Florence University Arts