Experience

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  Bergdorf goodman

  Nov 1995 - Jan 1997

  Assistant buyer home

  Supported buyers for each category of home sold on floor including seasonal & gourmet.In charge of daily communication to vendors, stores & management teams for merchandise.Assisted in the management of gross margin through sales,markdowns,returns to vendors and markups.Responsible for training of sales staff on product knowledge and selling tools.Managed promotional aspects, sales associate incentives & in store events.

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  In vogue studios, ltd.

  Jan 1997 - Aug 1998

  Art director home divison

  Developed new home furnishings division for established apparel textile design studio. Oversaw complete design process of textile development from creating trend forecasting boards to mill strike offs. Concentrated new business in bedding, bath, window, tabletop and fabric mill converters. Worked with the following clients in all aspects of development: Polo Ralph Lauren, Fieldcrest Cannon, Springs Industries, Dan River, Town & Country, Croscill, Federated, Bloomcraft, Sunbury Mills, Schumacher, and Brunschwig and Fils. Show less

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  Ink new york

  Mar 1998 - May 2000

  Creative director & owner

  Introduced to the home textile industry Ink New York, a complete service textile design firm.Provided finished design presentations, trend boards, forecasting services, onsite mill production assistance and strike off approvals.Directed studio of eight in house artists to develop original artwork to sell and client directed service work. Worked with the following clients in multiple aspects of development: Target, Kohl’s, Mastercraft, Pillowtex Croscill, Town & Country, Martha Stewart, Lee Jofa. Oversaw production in the following domestic and overseas mills, Slater, Santee, Mascioni, Wagram, & Colortex. Show less

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  Jay franco and sons

  Apr 2001 - Aug 2002

  Design director

  65 year privately owned manufacturer specializing in private label and brand licenses of bedding, bath, beach and kitchen products. Designed & developed innovative concepts working closely with sales team, buyers & licensees on over 50 unique brands. Directed multiple freelancers simultaneously and in house art department staff of 12 for mill ready artwork,retail packaging,sales presentations.Oversaw international and domestic factories from initial design development to finial showroom samples. Secured successful working relationships with buyers, from Wal- Mart, Target, Tjx Companies & Costco. Was able to increase Target business 65% in one year. Show less

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  Ralph lauren

  Aug 2002 - Sept 2004

  Senior design director

  Conceptualize design direction and developed life-size rigs of sourced items for Mr. Lauren’s personal approval each season.Responsible for the overall design process of pre-production soft goods including, bedding,sheeting,bath and beach product lines.Reported directly to the Vice President of Home Collection for the following lines: Polo Retail Collection,Lauren Branded, Chaps,Polo Japan, Polo Europe & Factory Outlet.Work with Creative Services Department each season to produce elaborate showroom product installations of all home items designed for Mr. Lauren’s final approval. Coordinate all aspects of timing for pre-production dual developments with multiple vendors and categories with licensees to insure target deadlines were achieved Show less

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  Li & fung limited

  Sept 2004 - May 2005

  Design director, royal velvet, cannon

  Conceptualized creative vision behind the reintroduction of the Royal Velvet branded products globally to Home textiles industryResponsible for trend & design direction plus development for a multi-tiered assortment bedding,bath beach,kitchen and licensed products including rugs,paint and tabletop programs for various retailers.Developed new branding identity through innovative packaging,unique print and media advertising campaigns,original philanthropy events and focused retail distribution goals.Oversee all product development,marketing and final presentations to retailers & press.Inspect production while visiting factories overseas India, China, Pakistan,Bahrain, Turkey, Dubai Show less

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  Tommy hilfiger

  May 2005 - Feb 2009

  Vice president of creative

  Responsible for all aspects of Tommy Hilfiger Home Collection from initial trend concept of seasonal home lines through product development & final retail presentation.Oversaw all manufacturing of product categories & final showroom execution. Present collections and seasonal trend analysis to retail buyers and press.Developed packaging, retail promotions, retail presentation & oversaw photo shoots for ad campaigns. Travel domestically and internationally to seek out new trends via trade shows, shopping trips, vendor tours, trend forecasters, museum archives & publications. Managed design department,supervision and development of designers on staff. Implemented a Design & Vendor timeline with weekly group meeting for accountability & ownership ensuring on time success.Create annual budget presentation & review findings with the board support rationalizations for new budget. Show less

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  Springs global us, inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Design director of emerging brands

  Personally recruited by President during the restructure of the world’s largest textile mfg. to create & lead new division intended to foster innovation and bring newness and life to marketplace for the 130-year-old company.Company point person for identifying key market trends globally. Travel to search marketplace for trends spearheading new opportunities for viable brand collaborations. Partner with Merchandising, Sales and Production to Design, develop and showcase new and exciting products from new partnerships to key retailers for placement. Review and assess global production across all brands & products to achieve the highest level of global sustainability for environmentally responsible & socially responsible products that are still able to meet profit margins. Collaborations included Pantone, Waterworks, Nate Berkus . Show less

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  Jmc design

  Apr 2012 - now

  Design consultant

  I have a passion for home textiles and am always working freelance design opportunties.I have worked independently with success and repeat jobs in the follow areas Textile design.Interior design.Retail store design.Retail Window & floor design.Stylist for editorial photo shoots. Art curation,appraisal & valuations

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  Al-karam textile mills pvt. ltd.

  Apr 2017 - Mar 2020

  Design director

  Trend, concept mood boards, big idea showroom /collection concepts Oversee artwork, prints/woven/knits (jacquards matelassé)Manage internal staff of artists/designsWork with customers- brands/retailers/Importers/ wholesale .com/ eCommerce InternationallyArtwork developmentSewing specsTravel to customersTravel to factory to oversee developmentShowroom concept design and project management of seasonal market/pre market construction.Walking customers and press through collections press interviewsShopping marketplace comp shop international trade shows/shopping trend shoppingPlan, manage and oversee design budgetsSustainabilityBranding for seasonal collectionsPackage designEditorial design Market party event planning, invite design Marketing materials collateral hand outsAds, advertising campaigns Manage design calendar Photo shoots, packaging ad campaigns Show less