Karmin Waters

Experience

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  Bent Fork The Grill

  Jun 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Server

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2022

  • Hostess

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
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  Savannah College of Art and Design

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  Orientation Assistant
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  Kohl's

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Design Intern for Women’s Croft and Barrow

  -10 week design internship where I supported the Croft & Barrow Women's team, focused in Knit Tops and Knit Dresses, while regularly attending meetings and communicating with cross-functional teams.-I created CAD sketches, detailed out BOM specifications, assisted with art merchandising, completed and presented trend research projects.-I completed 2 full design cycle intern projects; one focused on activewear, the other on adaptive wear. The collections were both heavily focused on consumer needs, specifically post-COVID, and both projects were presented to high-level leadership.-I was able to attend many professional development sessions as well as leader-led seminars to improve my professional soft and hard skills. Show less

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  LoveShackFancy

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  Fashion Design Intern

  -I created digital CADs for color and print combinations-Worked into and organized seasonal design packets-Archived and organized acquired vintage pieces-Communicated with the design team and print designer-Assisted with DTC projects, categorized sketches, named and numbered styles, and general team support-Gathered receipts and filled out expense reports for September and October 2021

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  Kohl's

  Feb 2022 - now

  -Owned woven top design, development, and execution-Supported senior designer to execute product relevant and exciting for the customer -Built, created, and updated trim sheets, design packages, line sheets, and technical sketches-Supported total team in meeting preparation, sample set up, and presentation of product-Complied market and trend research to drive innovation and stay updated on competitive brands-Trained bench assistant to successfully integrate into the team-Communicated daily with CFT partners and overseas vendors-Coached intern and provided project feedback, answered questions, and provided insight to what a design role at Kohl's looks like-Streamlined color palette building process and supported design director in palette creation-Additionally supported sweater category for 6 months -Detailed out line sheets, stitch diagrams, and trim sheets -Created training document to help built foundational knitwear understanding Show less

  • Associate Designer, SO Dresses & Woven Tops

    May 2024 - now

  • Assistant Designer - Croft & Barrow Dresses

    Feb 2024 - May 2024

  • Assistant Designer - Croft & Barrow Woven Tops

    Feb 2022 - Feb 2024