SELF EMPLOYED
6/2018- PRESENT
BANANA REPUBLIC
10/2015- 6/2018
ANDREW MARC
3/2013- 9/2015
CLUB MONACO
1/2013- 3/2013
ROGAN/ LOOMSTATE
2/2010- 11/2012
COLE HAAN/ G-III
11/2007- 2/2010
JCREW
3/2007- 11/2007
RALPH LAUREN
1/2007- 3/2007
THEORY
1/2006- 6/2006
EDUCATION
2005-2006
2001-2005
FASHION CONSULTANT
Providing Design, Product Development and Production services with an emphasis on sustainability. Clients include:
• Austgrow International Group: Design Director for knit and seamless fabrics and garments, focus on growing sustainable innovation.
• Kloth Studios: Design Director for global hotel and restaurant uniforms
• see.mas: Product Development and Production for KSA-based start-up. Lead sourcing and manufacturing with a focus on sustainable and ethical vendors and products.
• Fire and Iron Man: designed and developed custom t-shirts and hats for lifestyle blogger
DESIGN DIRECTOR, Women’s Cut + Sew Knits, Life In Motion (Athleisure)
Direct product design and development for 20% of the women’s business across knit tops, dresses, skirts and some jackets, totaling approximately 120 million in sales annually.
Grew knit dress department by 25% in the first 2 years and delivered a positive comp in tops despite 30% reduction in inventory YOY.
Direct launch of "Life in Motion," a capsule collection of cross-category athleisure apparel, growing from 35 stores to 150 stores in just 1 year and helping to reposition the brand aesthetic.
Conduct constant market and trend research to ensure creation of elevated, contemporary, trend-right product.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including merchandising to ensure creative objectives and cost targets are met. Work extensively with R+D to develop both technical and novelty innovations in core materials.
Travel to Korea to pilot fast-track knit top program reducing design pipeline leadtimes.
Manage 3 full-time direct reports for knits, 2 for Life in Motion.
Design Director, Women’s Outerwear, RTW and Marc New York Dresses 5/2015- 9/2015
Senior Designer, Women’s Outerwear, RTW and Richard Chai x Andrew Marc 3/2013- 4/2015
Creative lead responsible for creating and driving brand identity for first ever Andrew Marc RTW Collection while elevating brand image with revamped outerwear product assortment.
Develop corresponding brand identity for Marc New York dresses, beginning with Spring 2016 season.
Build creative direction, seasonal inspiration, palettes and prints for all deliveries. Lead design and sourcing. Execute development in all apparel categories to support the brand DNA and seasonal direction.
Highest adoption rate since bought by G-III. First buy from Saks since bought by G-III.
Create special runway component for collaboration with Richard Chai collection (FW14, SS15).
Travel worldwide for sourcing, inspiration and development. Work closely with factories.
Manage 4 full-time direct reports and seasonal freelance designers.
New Accounts Added Andrew Marc: Neiman Marcus Cusp, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Scoop
Continued Accounts Andrew Marc: Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom
Continued Accounts Marc New York: Lord + Taylor, Dillard's, Nordstrom, off price, Amazon private label
Freelance Senior Designer, Women’s Dresses and Skirts
Research initial concept, seasonal silhouette and fabric direction.
Design and develop technical packages for monthly deliveries of woven skirts and dresses.
Conceptualize and develop original embroideries and embellishments.
Manage an Assistant Designer.
Head Designer, ROGAN & LOOMSTATE 321 Men’s and Women’s Collections
Develop seasonal concept and color palette, conduct thorough research, lead design for:
Rogan (120-piece collection including knits, wovens, denim, sweaters and accessories)
Loomstate 321 (capsule collection of multifaceted reversible/ rotatable knitwear)
Source all fabric, yarn and trims and ensure sourcing meets budget.
Direct development of seasonal prints and graphics.
Create technical packages with focus on construction details, fabric information, trim and wash.
Direct proto development. Communicate with outside sample rooms daily.
Travel to domestic and international factories for development.
Conduct fittings. Responsible for final approval for fits.
Style lookbook and video shoots.
Manage an Assistant Designer and interns on a daily basis.
Rogan Accounts: Saks Fifth Avenue, Barney's, Nordstrom, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale’s, Journal Standard
Loomstate 321 Accounts: Barney's, Nordstrom
Designer, Women’s Outerwear 2/2009- 2/2010
Associate Designer, Women’s Outerwear 6/2008- 1/2009
Assistant Designer, Women’s Outerwear 11/2007- 5/2008
Accounts: Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor, Cole Haan retail stores
Freelance Assistant Designer, Women’s Jackets & Outerwear
Freelance Fabric Assistant, Collection, Rugby, RLX OW & Golf
Intern, Sweater Design
Parsons The New School for Design AAS, Fashion Design, December 2006.
Northwestern University BAS, Speech, June 2005.
Semester Abroad, Syracuse University, Florence, Fall 2003.