Creative:
• Assisted with Trend Research, Analysis, Mood Boards & Color Palettes
• Brainstormed & presented new concepts to the Merchandising & planning team
• Prepared seasonal theme inspiration boards & color guides for vendors to follow
Art:
• Created Art for products using CAD
• Provided art direction for freelance artists and technical designers
Product Assortment Planning:
• Developed Line Lists & Visual Assortment boards
Technical:
• Created Technical illustrations & patterns for product specification
Specs & Tech Packs:
• Created design specs & managed production cycle, developed products from concept through revisions, to sample approval; managing a high volume of SKUs
Licensed Products:
• Helped team develop Licensed products for designers such as Michael Storrings, Bethany Lowe, Donna Stevens & Nicole Miller.
• Worked along with freelance illustrator to help translate ideas into product specs
Communication / Collaboration:
• Reported directly to the Director of PD.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including vendors overseas
• Responsible for Sample Comments & Approval
Organization / Presentation:
• Prepared & participated in weekly product development meetings
• Assisted Merchandising team with visual display for internal product presentations