EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Design Director, Gerber/Modern Moments. Ny, Ny. 1.23 - present.

• Oversee design/development of multiple brand categories including layette, infant, toddler boy/girl, bedding, shoes and diaper bags to ensure a synergy/common thread through each season’s vision. Generates fresh, unique ideas and concepts through research and storytelling: new fabrics, design techniques, photoshoots, marketing, product design etc.

• Maintain on-going awareness of the brand’s impact and presence at retail, traveling to key accounts to present seasonal categories. Shop marketplace, keenly in tune to the competition, brand strengths and opportunities.

• Lead a diverse creative team to design at the speed of fashion. Cultivate design talent – train, development, performance manage – direct reports and contract resources. Retain and attract high performing talent.

• Effectively manage and ensure adherence to design budget and calendar, including sample budgets, shipping budgets, etc.

Design Director, Maisonette. Brooklyn, Ny. 11.20 - 12.23.

• Oversee development of private label brands from idea conception to full execution and program management.

•  Translate seasonal concepts into key items, styles and outfits with clear POV.

•  Design balanced collection appropriate to demands of business growth strategy.

Design Director, Angel Dear.  Brooklyn, Ny.  4.2016 – 11.20.

• Oversee the design and development of seasonal collections, lead all line presentations. 

• Manage design team on print and pattern development, CAD design, tech packs, fit. 

• Execute sample approvals and revisions. Manage overseas factories and vendors. 

Apparel Designer, Munchkin Inc. North Hills, Ca.  4.2012 – 10.2012.

•   Create inspiration mood boards, color stories, fabric boards, and trend overviews.

•   Execute designs that support line plans, assortment strategies, competitive price points. 

•   Shop marketplace, and research fabrics and styling details within set design budget.

Founder & Owner, Clothpony Children. Venice, Ca.  8.2005 – 10.2008.

• Responsible for running all aspects of high-end children’s clothing business, including design collections and oversee original textile prints, source vendors, fabrics and notions, work closely with pattern makers, liaise with domestic and overseas factories from samples to production, handle merchandising, marketing, sales and tradeshow logistics.

Product Design Director, Club Libby Lu - Saks Inc. Chicago, Il.  4.2004 – 5.2005.

• Responsible for the product development process of hard and soft goods including mood board creation, sketches, technical specs, and samples while working closely with president of company and head merchandiser. Manage domestic and overseas factories and vendors.

Product Designer, Publications International. Chicago, Il.  2.2002 – 1.2004.

• Design stationery, gift products and accessories for boutiques and companies including Target, Bed Bath & Beyond. Work with style guides and licensed art. 

Assistant Designer, Michael Simon. Ny, Ny.  1.2000 – 5.2002.

• Create surface designs for exclusive novelty knit wear collections.

FREELANCE WORK

Freelance Design Director, Little Minkoff for Rebecca Minkoff. NY, NY. 2019 - 2020

• Oversee research, inspiration, print and garment development to create and execute brand vision. 

• Develop flats and sketches for all designs as part of a cohesive new product launch.

 Freelance Designer, Lucky Jade. Hermosa Beach, Ca.  3.2013 – 3.2016­

• Head designer for high-end baby and toddler cashmere and sportswear line, create and execute exclusives for Barneys New York, Bloomingdales and Giggle.

Freelance Designer. Bees & Dragons/Monster Republic. Los Angeles, Ca. 11.2009 – 11.2013

• Head designer for high-end, edgy layette, baby/toddler, boys and girls apparel. 

EDUCATION

Indiana University.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Sage Foundation Merit Scholar.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, Word. Proven ability to lead a design team to design at the speed of fashion and to cultivate design talent. Confident, capable, engaging and highly effective cross-functional written/verbal communicator with interpersonal skills. Superior attention to detail, trends, taste, and style.