In my own words
— Cadence<p>Cadence is a dedicated professional with multiple category experience in the apparel industry.
Having a passion for the great outdoors and environmental conservation and restoration she aims to better our planet through action based non-profits and helping the apparel industry make better choices.</p><p><br></p><p>As an outdoor enthusiast who was born and raised in Alaska and now living in California she spends most of her free time surfing, camping, running, hiking and any other outdoor activity. She aspires to help any projects that include surf/ocean conservation and aims to work for an apparel brand that is trying to do better by our planet!</p>
Trajectory
Jan 2024 — Now
Freelance Women's Collection Designer · Joe's Jeans
Aug 2021 — Jul 2023
Denim Designer and Product Development · Joes Jeans
• Managing the entire line of Men's and Women's Off Price from concept to development.
• Communicating directly with all vendors for development and wash direction.
• Responsible for all submit reviews and approvals.
• Partnering with the Senior Merchandiser to assort each seasonal line plan and present at adoption
meetings.
May 2020 — Jul 2021
Creator and Designer · Porrima Sport
• A project I created from concept to develop bio-based and biodegradable outdoor performance
apparel.
Feb 2020 — Apr 2020
JCPenney, Freelance Designer · Liz Claiborne
Research latest market trends, creating initial tech packs, and designing presentations.
Jun 2019 — Nov 2019
Freelance Designer Womens Specialty Denim · Gap
• Designing and updating seasonal designs and details: sketch, wash selection fabric, SPI and trim
• Timely updates on PLM and Illustrator.
• Creating mood boards with inspiration, colors and cohesive trims.
Apr 2016 — Nov 2018
Assistant Fashion Designer · Anne Fontaine
• Illustrator sketches for all three collections: Casual, Ready to wear and precious Collection.
• Sourced fabric and trim including attended fabric fairs and established relationships with overseas
suppliers.
• Developed Casual Anne Fontaine line providing market research and concept.
Aug 2015 — Sep 2015
Fashion Design Internship · Ohne Titel
• Developed and constructed garments for fittings and samples.
• Helped backstage at NYFW, dressing models and preparing their collection.
Mar 2015 — Jul 2015
Fashion Design Apprentice · Chris Gelinas
• Developed and constructed garments for private collection and clientele.
• Assisted Production Manager in day-to-day functions.
• Assisted Patternmaker with cutting and drafts for samples and production.
Oct 2010 — Mar 2011
Studio Intern · Proenza Schouler
• Assisted with the Pre-Fall lookbook photoshoot organization and placement of looks.
• Presented seasonal collections to major clients and fashion press including:
Anna Wintour and Barney's, press presentations, and Market Week.
Activity
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University
Associate in Applied Science degree
Paris College of Art
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
