Lauren Smith

Experience

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  OSMAN

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Fashion Design Intern
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  Tara LaTour

  Jun 2014 - May 2022

  • Manage in-house production team that builds made-to-order bridal gowns for Tara LaTour and fast-growing diffusion brand, Rose+Williams by Tara LaTour.• Create weekly production schedules that strategically distribute workload to maintain efficiency and meet gown delivery dates.• Train employees on gown construction and support the continual development of skillsets.• Establish and communicate quality standards to ensure successful gown delivery.• Monitor inventory and partner with operations manager to maintain stock levels.• Carefully draft custom patterns to provide incredible fit for a wide array of body types.• Assist in the design process of two collections per year; including trend research, fabric selection, and sketch editing.• Lead in the development of sample gowns to bring sketches to life. Develop patterns, assess and fine-tune fit, and direct team throughout the construction process.• Grade patterns and establish detailed records to prepare gowns for production; including flats, diagrams, fabric/notion information, and sewing instructions.• Present collections annually to current and potential bridal salons during New York Bridal Fashion Week Show less

  • Production Manager and Development Lead

    Jan 2019 - May 2022

  • Production Associate and Assistant Designer

    May 2015 - Dec 2018

  • Design Intern

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
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  LOFT BY ANN TAYLOR

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2018

  Sales Associate
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  Stitch Fix

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2021

  Senior Stylist
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  Tai Apparel

  May 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Technical Designer

    Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Associate Technical Designer

    May 2022 - Nov 2023
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  ShopHQ

  Aug 2024 - now

  Associate Technical Designer