brodie Silver
Mens and ladies designer
Los Angeles | United States
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In my own words
— brodieL.A based mens and boys designer who is a creative I have been known to wear many hats in the fashion industry.
From early on in my career as a Wholesale Representative for American Apparel UK , to accomplishments as a Retail Development Manager for Silver Jeans Co., to more current achievements as a Designer.
Through my vast industry experience and furthered education I have an gained an expertise in Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and Web PDM and have strong skills in Trend Forecasting, Design, Line Planning, Merchandising, Social Media and Marketing.
Trajectory
Apr 2022 — Now
Freelance Designer · Karl Kani
- Research trends and color direction for new seasons
- Develop custom color palettes for each assortment
- Design unique seasonal assortment for Mens, Womens and Accesories programs
Nov 2021 — Now
Mens and ladies designer · Silver jeans co
Mar 2021 — Nov 2021
Global apparel designer · DC Shoes, Inc.
Jan 2017 — Jan 2020
Design Director · Slash & Burn Co.
- Creative Direction for each season
- Design thoughtful seasonal assortment
- Design, Develop and source all trims and branding materials
- Create unique prints/ screen prints
- Work with Brand manager to create brand imagery for each season in all marketing categories ( Social media, Print, Video, etc)
Feb 2018 — Mar 2019
Designer · EPTM.
- Trend and design research for upcoming seasons
- Work with head of photography to create unique campaigns for web, email and social media
- Design full like of men’s street wear; including but not limited too knit tops and bottoms, denim, outerwear and accessories
Sep 2015 — Apr 2017
Design and Product Development · Z.A.K. Brand
- Research trend, color and fabric direction for upcoming seasons
- source fabric and trims
- update branded trims from season to season
- Create full line assortment of wovens, knits, outerwear and bottoms
- create original artwork for textiles, screen sprints and trims
-Tech Design: Tech, BOM, fit sessions, PP, SMS and TOP approvals
- Work with overseas merchandising team to create cohesive, cost effective and forward thinking line
Aug 2014 — Aug 2015
Lead Designer · Sovereign Code
- Research trend direction for upcoming seasons
- Create assortment for Mens and boys apparel and accessories programs
- Create original prints for woven, knit, bottom and tie programs
- Tech design : Tech packs, BOM's, and Fit, PP and TOP approvals
- Graphic design: design unique branding packages for private label accounts
May 2014 — Aug 2014
Assistant Designer · Sovereign Code
- work alongside lead designer to research trends, fabrics and colors for upcoming seasons
- create tech packs and BOMs to send to overseas vendors
Aug 2013 — Mar 2014
Product Development Intern · 5.11 Tactical
- develop woven outerwear products for the Tactical woman
Mar 2011 — Oct 2011
Marketing Assistant · Silver Jeans Co.
- Coordinated styling suites for sales representative at MAGIC/ Project trade shows
- Styles product shoots for Silver Jeans Co. Online store
- worked on major campaign shoots as a liaison between stylists and Marketing coordinator
Aug 2008 — Mar 2011
Retail Development Manager · Silver Jeans Co.
- Assisted in initial store planning with the Director of Retail operations and Contractors
- Planned all merchandise
- Merchandised line plan
- Assisted in organizing in store PR and Marketing events
Jan 2008 — Aug 2008
Assistant Visual Merchandiser · Warehouse One
- Carried out corporate visual merchandising strategies for 112 Canadian locations
- Held in-store education sessions to ensure company wide visual standards were being met
- Assisted in opening 12 new retail locations
Mar 2007 — Jan 2008
Assistant Merchandiser · Silver Jeans Co.
Mar 2005 — Jan 2007
Sales Rep. · American Apparel
- Assisted VP of UK sales in meeting quarterly sales goals
- Handled 12 major accounts and 30 minor accounts
- Merchandised showroom
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Education history
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
AA | 2011 - 2013
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
Associate of Arts (AA) | 2013 - 2014
