experience :

education :

Louisiana State University (LSU) : Bachelors of Science in Apparel Design (Fashion Design) | Minor in Business

Graduated May 2018

polo ralph lauren

Assistant Designer | May 2022 - Present

• Assist with the research in the market as it pertains to product, trim and graphic/ techniques.

• Create inspiration boards.

• Collaborate with design team and partners to achieve goals within deadline

• Create CADs and Sketches

• Assist in the creation of design boards for design presentation to design leadership

• Board Review prepare stats

• Update sketches to match proto approval

• Update PLM with materials and sketch details

• Create development techpacks for new styles

• Handoff and maintain core styles, and other colorways

• Maintain and update color palette for the department

• Actively communicate with cross department partners for style updates, making meetings, and ensuring proper communication between teams.

sweaty betty

Assistant Designer | August 2021 - April 2022

• Work across multiple categories including Sweaters, Outerwear, Wovens, and Dresses

• Carry out seasonal trend research, technical research, and reference research

• Participate in all relevant meetings including those with excutive officers

• Collaborate with team to create seasonal moodboards, color palettes, and key elements relevant to the seasonal development

• Work with the Production and Raw Materials team to source and develop fabrics and trims

• Manage all of the design side of PLM including all CAD and BOM updates, colors, trims, etc.

• Manage the color palette, lab dips, and trims and approvals thereof

• Work with the Product Development team to ensure all product has been handed over for SRS and proto trackers.

• Occasional travel to the London headquarters for fittings and meetings.

• Complete expense reports and manage all receipts.

• Manage and delegate work to interns.

j. Crew

Assistant Technical Designer | September 2019 - August 2021

Freelance Assistant Technical Designer | June 2019 - September 2019

• Measure and review sample to ensure construction and styling has been followed as instructed in Tech Pack

• Manage all denim and woven bottoms, assist managing tops within brand collection

• Create and Update Technical Sketches

• Create, maintain, and complete Teckpacks

• Attend fittings and complete fit notes

• Manage communication with model and agency, and schedule bi-weekely fittings with model

• Communicate with Factories on comments and sample statuses

• Communicate cross functionally to maintain correct expectations for items

laquan smith

Design Consultant | September 2020 - December 2021

Freelance Assistant Designer | July 2019 - September 2020

• Create sketches for MTM pieces and Seasonal Collections based on inspiration board

• Assist on Capsule Collections

• Lead on Pre-Season Capsule Collection Holiday 21

• Assist Laquan with all CAD color ups, drapes, designs, color stories, and tech flats

• Assist Stylist (Ron Hartleben) during fashion weeks by managing alterations, giving dressers notes, and any other styling needs

• Maintained backstage of fashion shows

• Manage orders placed with local vendors

• Create, update, and manage techpacks, line sheets, and cost sheets

• Create sketches based on inspiration board and story lines

hugo boss

Women’s RTW Design and Creative Development Intern | July 2018 - May 2019

• Assist Senior Designer with all CAD color ups, drapes, and design propsals presentations

• Create Unique Artwork including fabric print and quilting design

• Undertook all local sourcing and communication with local vendors

• Create, update, and manage techpacks

• Assisted backstage with two seasons of Fashion Week

• Assist with fittings -including photographing and organizing all fit pictures, details, and drapes

• Curated inspiration images and research

• Revamped organizational structure of swatches, prototypes, threads, pattern archives

• Maintain vintage garments archives and vintage files

• Reorganize and create new inventory system for Trims, Zipper, and Fur for S/S 19 and F/W 19