brodie Silver
Mens and ladies designer · Silver jeans co
Los Angeles, CA
In My Own Words
L.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.
Work Experience
Freelance Designer
Karl Kani2022 – Present
- 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
Design Director
Slash & Burn Co.2017 – 2020
- 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)
Designer
EPTM.2018 – 2019
- 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
Design and Product Development
Z.A.K. Brand2015 – 2017
- 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
Lead Designer
Sovereign Code2014 – 2015
- 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
Assistant Designer
Sovereign Code2014 – 2014
- work alongside lead designer to research trends, fabrics and colors for upcoming seasons - create tech packs and BOMs to send to overseas vendors
Product Development Intern
5.11 Tactical2013 – 2014
- develop woven outerwear products for the Tactical woman
Marketing Assistant
Silver Jeans Co.2011 – 2011
- 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
Retail Development Manager
Silver Jeans Co.2008 – 2011
- 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
Assistant Visual Merchandiser
Warehouse One2008 – 2008
- 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
Sales Rep.
American Apparel2005 – 2007
- Assisted VP of UK sales in meeting quarterly sales goals - Handled 12 major accounts and 30 minor accounts - Merchandised showroom
Education
Associate of Arts (AA)
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising2013 – 2014
Associate of Arts (AA)
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