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Technical Designer - Contract

2025

NEW YORK, NY

-create detailed tech packs for a variety of home textiles (sheets, bedding sets, shower curtains, blankets), streamlining the production process and reducing revision rounds
-recolor and rework existing prints to align with specific order requirements, taking into consideration fabric substrates, target customer, and trend direction
-adjust pattern scale and repeat layouts to ensure optimal placement and visual balance across a range of product categories
-create new print variations tailored to different pricing tiers and product mediums, ensuring both cost-efficiency and brand integrity
-develop and update CAD mockups for each component in the order, accurately reflecting print placement, construction details, and product specifications for internal teams and vendors

 

Victoria's Secret

Designer - Contract

2024-2025

NEW YORK, NY

-design trend appropriate and functional accessories for both the PINK and Victoria’s Secret brands
-research alligned fashion trends to design relevant accessories for the upcoming season, ensuring market appeal
-work closely with tech design to review and approve incoming samples, ensuring quality and fit
-establish organised approach while managing multiple seasons and various stages of development, keeping track of timelines, materials, and design changes to maintain efficiency and consistency
-maintain different standards between the PINK and Victoria’s Secret brands, keeping their unique aesthetics, target audiences, and design philosophies aligned with their respective brand identities

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Amiee Lynn​

Handbag Designer/Technical Designer - Contract

2024

NEW YORK, NY

-develop and expand the growing handbag program in a fast paced, ever-changing environment, for various partners(Ross Stores, Juicy Couture)
-advise on technical construction techniques that are cost effective and consistent with current brand direction
-implement new standards to ensure efficiency and clarity between different factories throughout the development process
-develop detailed tech packs to clearly outline every construction detail, ensuring seamless communication and eliminating any potential      confusion among teams

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Rebecca Minkoff​

Handbag Designer - Contract

2023

NEW YORK, NY

-partner with the creative director to develop seasonal direction & aesthetic
-complete extensive trend research to introduce new construction techniques
-present design ideas to the creative director, backed with research from competing brands, with an emphasis on clean presentation
-create clear handbag specs to ensure minimal proto stages throughout development
-emphasize visual direction by incorporating hand sketches and photos to supplement the provided specs
-ensure the highest quality construction for each bag by leveraging my deep expertise in leather craftsmanship
-develop new hardware for the expansive library to maintain a fresh and contemporary aesthetic

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Steve Madden​

Associate Handbag Designer

2021-2022

NEW YORK, NY

-create and update prints and graphics for each new upcoming season
-contribute to the Madden Girl division and SO Kohl's license
-research new trends and silhouettes for upcoming projects and seasons
-create and maintain seasonal trend boards, ensuring they were consistently updated
-design into different trend groups while making sure that all relevant shapes are covered
-keep the groups balanced with color/print/shape/details all while tying back to the season’s vision
-develop meaningful and innovative design details to keep best selling items current and new while also adding the most value to the product
-work with vendors to make sure that the product is executed timely and in a cost effective manor
-present and discuss designs to buyers during market week
-use internal trend research while collaborating with sales team to make affordable designs that meet the aesthetic and direction of licensed brands (SO Khols)

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Tory Burch

​Technical Handbag Designer - Contract

2021 - 2021

NEW YORK, NY

-collaborate with the product development team to develop handbag and SLG shapes for each season
-update core specs and subsequent layers/colorway specs as changes to core or recurring shapes arose, ensuring all information remains current and transparent across teams
-effectively communicate technical design changes and troubleshoot design/material issues to production teams, both overseas and domestically
-ensure a seamless transition from the 1st prototype stage to bulk production by maintaining consistency across all files in the PDM/PLM software for each new development
-maintain organization while managing multiple seasons and development stages simultaneously

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Roma Industries, LLC

Associate Designer

2018 - 2021

NEW YORK, NY

-design a wide range of accessories, from belts and small leather goods to handbags, aligning with the vision of each in-house brand
-render product and packaging designs digitally, ensuring clarity and accuracy
-collaborate with sales team to execute private label requests for various partnered brands (Free People, Shinola, Nanette Leopore, Augusta Nationals, Chanel, Cartier, Audemars Piguet, Aerosoles)
-work directly with licensors to maintain their brand’s aesthetic (Isaac Mizrahi, Anne Klein, Savane, Kooba)
-developed extensive knowledge of leathers, exotics, synthetics, and material components for both hard and soft goods
-build virtual and print catalogs using Adobe Suite, adhering to each brand or license’s visual guidelines and standards

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Assistant Accessories Designer
2016 - 2018

NEW YORK, NY

-travel to Asia and Europe with the design team to meet with new manufacturing partners and source materials for various product lines
-communicate technical design information to production teams, both overseas and domestically
-assist in developing brand new hardware components for each product line
-provide detailed technical specs that accurately describe each component integral to the product's design
-conduct product photography and photo editing