Associate Designer

Collection and Project Development

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Worked under Creative Director to develop seasonal collection and custom orders for events, weddings, and red carpet appearances

Created and advised on silhouettes, garment details, and construction

Gathered imagery for seasonal mood inspiration and developing aesthetics of individual clients

Draped, patterned, and sewed garments for private clients and collection

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Oversaw and executed key print and embroidery placements for VIP projects, custom order, and collection pieces

Designed embroideries for collection and bridal pieces

Sourced imagery and references for prints and embroideries

Created and executed by hand surface embelishments

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Communicated with local and overseas vendors to manage design completion

Liaised with pleaters and fabric printers to execute a variety of designs

Sourced luxury fabrics, trims, and notions from local and international suppliers

Coordinated with embroiderers to make one of a kind pieces for projects and collections, correcting mistakes where necessary

Oversaw and executed shipping and receiving of critical pieces