PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
TJX Companies - Framingham, Massachusetts
Senior Designer, TJX Private Labels June 2014 – Present
Create seasonal product line by innovating and executing new designs for girls private labels and licensed brands apparel and accessories
Orchestrate and present color stories, line direction and trend/collections ideas
Work with merchants to execute vision through a clear merchandising, trend and retail strategy
Create and supervise art work development and provide specific direction to the art department for creation of finished products
Travel overseas and domestically to do trend and market research
Garan, Inc. - New York, New York
Senior Designer, Garanimals Girls January 2012 – June 2014
Create seasonal product line by innovating and executing new designs for infant and toddler mix and match separates
Conduct market and new garment research through extensive merchandising and comparison shopping programs
Coordinate with product development, merchandising, and art department to implement a value driven retail strategy
Supervise art work development and provide specific direction to the art department for creation of finished products
Travel overseas and domestically to work with vendors, oversee print and screen factories, and for market research
Children’s Apparel Network, Ltd. - New York, New York
Designer, Nannette Girls January 2010 – January 2012
Innovated and created new designs and concepts for seasonal product lines for newborn, infant and toddler sets, including knits, wovens and outerwear
Directed art department’s creation of finished art work and oversaw production of first sample by domestic in house and overseas sample rooms
A&R Knitwear, Inc. - New York, New York
Design/Showroom Sales Assistant, Sweater Project June 2008 – January 2010
Designed junior sweater knits and dresses
Coordinated with sales team and worked with merchants to process accounts and orders
Traveled domestically to work with buying teams and for market research
Boston Ballet Costume Department- Boston, MA
Intern September 2006 - May 2008
Gained direct experience in costume construction and professional shop operations
Prepped, beaded and cut fabric, and assisted in fittings and studio dress rehearsals
EDUCATION
Lasell College - Newton, MA
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Production - May 2008
MATS (Make Art That Sells)
Children's Book Illustration Courses - February 2017
SKILLS
Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Kaledo and InDesign
Custom graphic, logo and tattoo design for various clients
Custom invitations, digital paper, and announcement cards