rebecca smith wwwlinkedincominrebeccasmith e rebeccasmithgmailcom p 983 9991157 new york ny 10029 career summary accomplished apparel designer nearly five years experience contributing development popular merchandise behalf leading retail companies generating 25 billion annual revenue adept creating original ontrend designs multiple collections season products sold across 600 locations nationwide career history training supervising design teams earning promotions due exceptional design aesthetic trend awareness leadership abilities fashion design development standards product presentations seasonal collections color direction brand specifications staff development trend research professional experience xyz company designer childrens activewear swimwear new york ny feb 2020 present designed developed apparel collections behalf leading national department store retailer worked closely director product tech designer senior manager raw materials throughout phases merchandise development approval launched original designs seasonal collections merchandise sold hundreds retail locations nationwide personally created 100 skus year developing four collections annually prior product launches presenting original designs senior management trained supervised design staff regarding product development standards industry best practices associate designer childrens activewear swimwear feb 2019 jan 2020 oversaw color direction apparel categories selecting palette popular boys collections reporting designer created seasonal concept boards inform brand direction presenting ontrend concepts colorist tech designer product manager quarterly divisional meetings developed targeted skus ecommerce channels testing basic styles across brand merchandise categories interfaced directly multiple external vendors remote staff across five overseas locations consistently working ensure adherence project budgets launch deadlines participated launch new streetwear aesthetic working technical designers determine optimal specifications earned promotion designer role recognition outstanding contributions apparel development abilities assistant designer mens activewear june 2016 feb 2019 managed development popular graphic tee category spanning 20 skus interfacing color team approve prints create tech packs styles worked closely designer throughout creation original ontrend apparel designing leggings shorts athletic tees sold department stores ecommerce channels initially hired intern earning offer permanent employment one year period due exceptional design aesthetic stakeholder relations abilities project management skills education training savannah college art design bachelor fine art fashion design 40 gpa graduated summa cum laude deans list recognition completed minor menswear recipient yma fashion scholarship fund savannah ga june 2017 technical skills proficient adobe creative suite photoshop illustrator indesign effects microsoft office word excel powerpoint plm closet onedrive social media platforms ability learn new tools quickly