Erin Deters

Experience

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  Carter's | OshKosh B'gosh

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Assistant Designer/ Paid Intern

  Genuine Kids for Target - Girls’ Design Team - Created and maintained development packages for all stages of production from development through costing- Participated in the development of Newborn, Infant, Toddler and Girls collections- Acted as a point person for communication and updates between the design team and Target

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  Fossil

  Mar 2006 - Jun 2006

  Assistant Designer/ Paid Intern

  Men’s Leather Goods Design Team-R & D designs, illustrations & spec sheets-Proofed development samples from overseas factories-Assembled trend boards based on company-wide objectives

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  The Bon Ton Stores Inc.

  Sept 2006 - Dec 2006

  Assistant Designer/ Paid Intern

  Children’s Private Brand Development Team -Built seasonal color pallets; color matching, naming, ordering, and organization-Sketched, colored and updated mini body and trend boards for designer-Collaborated with CAD Department to create artwork including yarn dyes, prints and embroideries- Prepared files to be sent to vendors

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  University of Cincinnati

  Mar 2007 - Jun 2007

  Costume Technician/ Paid Intern

  - Tailored and repaired historical garments- Fitted and constructed performer’s costumes for productions

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  Clifton Cultural Arts Center

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Program Coordinator

  • Managed, recruited and scheduled more than 25 class offerings per quarter by 20+ artists, and arts organizations • Conceived, curated and produced an exhibit of 15 artists, “Short Straw” garnered press attention, opening broke attendance records • Recruited, trained and supervised 3 work study students, 2 interns and 100+ volunteers

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  Public Allies Cincinnati

  Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  Fellow/ Americorps Member

  - Participated in trainings with emphasis on project management, facilitation, team dynamics, asset based development, personal and professional development, and group service- Planned, implemented and evaluated community based project for local non-profit organization New Life Furniture with 11 Ally peers- Developed branding package for New Life Furniture to increase capacity and visibility- Facilitated a 10-month Team Service Project for 10 Ally team, provided directives, coaching, and evaluation Show less

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  'title of work' Men's Accessories Collection

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Assistant Designer/ Intern

  - Designed and sourced trims and jewelry from various new vendors- Communicated designs to manufactures and proofed samples

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  Gymboree

  May 2012 - Aug 2015

  - Designing core Kid Girl accessories assortment - Creating bill of materials and artwork mill sheets- Communicating with home office team on the development process and design intent - Sole designer of kid girl accessories collections including hair accessories, jewelry, sunglasses, socks, tights, hand bags, belts, scarves, gloves, knit and woven hats- Concepted, presented and designed kid and toddler specific costumes for boys and girls - Facilitated product development reviews with production and merchandising teams, while representing design point of view and priorities- Presented new plush bag collection to Department VPs and CEO at High Level concept meeting

  • Freelance Accessories Designer

    Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Associate Designer, Accessories

    May 2012 - Jun 2015
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  Haddad Brands

  Aug 2015 - now

  - Creating licensed accessories for Nike Littles/ Hurley Kids / Levi's Kids & Adult - Designing & managing 4 yearly accessories collections including caps, cold weather and bags - Presenting seasonal collections to Nike, Levi’s & Hurley Corp Teams - Partner with sales team to develop products for individual retail clients in national & global markets

  • Director of Design - Accessories

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Senior Designer, Accessories

    Apr 2019 - Mar 2025

  • Designer - Nike, Hurley & Levi's Accessories

    Aug 2015 - Apr 2019