Tsukasa Ito
Oradell,NJ
Summary
Men's Design Professional with proven expertise in design concept development and project management. Skilled in market trend analysis and technical illustration, delivering cohesive seasonal collections for leading brands. Strong ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure design quality and consistency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Mens Design Director for Knits & Knit Active
Nautica
New York, New York
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated on seasonal concept room build-outs and published decks for the Nautica sportswear brand and licenses under the VP and Senior Design Directors.
- Responsible for building seasonal design concepts for the Nautical Jeans Company and Nautica Competition sub-lines, which are required for overseas licenses.
- Led and managed a knit design team to develop innovative designs to elevate brand identity and market presence.
- Produced high quality visual files, including sketches, diagrams and illustrations for technical documents.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure design consistency and quality.
- Managed design timelines coordinating with production schedules effectively.
Senior Mens Knits and Knit Active Designer
Nautica
New York, New York
08.2015 - 01.2023
- Presented design ideas and concepts
- Designed innovative apparel collections aligned with brand identity and market trends.
- Created detailed technical specifications for garment production and manufacturing processes.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Reviewed samples and prototypes, providing constructive feedback for improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams throughout entire product cycle.
- Mentored junior designers, fostering skill development and creative collaboration.
Mens Knits Cut & Sew Designer
DKNY Jeans
New York, New York
08.2008 - 07.2015
- Developed mood boards to visually communicate design ideas and themes.
- Designed seasonal collections reflecting current fashion trends and brand identity.
- Collaborated with merchandising team to ensure cohesive product presentations.
- Created technical sketches and specifications for production accuracy and quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
Mens Outerwear & Sweater Designer
DKNY Jeans
New York, New York
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design concepts and strategies.
- Designed seasonal collections aligned with DKNY Jeans brand identity and market trends.
- Created detailed technical specifications for garments to ensure accurate production processes.
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
Mens Woven Assistant Designer
DKNY JEANS
New York, New York
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Assisted in developing seasonal collections by researching current fashion trends.
- Collaborated with design team to create detailed technical sketches and specifications.
- Coordinated fabric sourcing and selection to align with design concepts.
- Participated in fittings, providing feedback on fit and style adjustments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Menswear Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York (City), NY01-2003
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Careers of California San Diego
San Diego, CA10-1999
Skills
- Design concept development
- Technical illustration
- Seasonal collection design
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Market trend analysis
- Adobe creative suite
- Fabric sourcing
Languages
Japanese
Professional
Timeline
Mens Design Director for Knits & Knit Active
Nautica
03.2023 - Current
Senior Mens Knits and Knit Active Designer
Nautica
08.2015 - 01.2023
Mens Knits Cut & Sew Designer
DKNY Jeans
08.2008 - 07.2015
Mens Outerwear & Sweater Designer
DKNY Jeans
03.2005 - 07.2008
Mens Woven Assistant Designer
DKNY JEANS
03.2003 - 03.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Menswear Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
Fashion Careers of California San Diego