clarabelle rodriguez 745 huels forge san francisco ca 1 555 371 2890 work experience senior apparel designer new york ny design menswear blue collection create conceptual direction line direction design director design apparel finesse innovation suggest updates core products select materials colours trims graphics maintain consistency throughout product line execution category design direction good eye trends innovation 102017present apparel designer los angeles ca strong mac experience required specifically illustrator photoshop strong understanding fabrics construction finishing application 062015092017 display strong communication organizational skills ability troubleshoot problems well manage team designers various levels mac skills required specifically word excel email applications proficiency adobe photoshop illustrator required collaborate daily crossfunctional team professionals bring product life beginning sketches final product launch demonstrate working knowledge patterning materials construction methods global certification requirements product evaluation methods validate design functionality present ideas multiple groups throughout design development process clear concise manner follow directions listen closely feedback criticism effort continually improve treat members team respect dignity assistant apparel designer new york ny understanding converse consumer mens womens proficient flexplm 122008 122014 design innovative topquality products collaboration product management development overseas manufacturing partners collaborate crossfunctional teams align seasonal color graphic initiatives across categories make fabrication trim decisions seasonal collections conduct sample review fittings create detailed technical packages including material specifications trim cad packages color details partner internal teams drive catalog web social media marketing efforts products maintain understanding current graphic material color design trends within cycling sporting goods industries present line products internal external stakeholders support global product meetings promotion efforts travel tradeshows specialized subsidiaries vendors regional events product development launching kennesaw state university bachelors degree fashion education professional skills 20042008 demonstrate proactive problemsolving skills think creatively utilize strong analytical problem solving skills excellent communicational skills english strong adobe illustrator photoshop skills required compelling presentation skills across visual written verbal forms express design thought ability manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication organizationtime management problem solving skills general ability apply perform design skills drawingsketching ideation color theory texture visual presentation