Elizabeth Pooley
Menswear & Little Boys Apparel Designer and Product Developer · Kuhl Clothing
Park City, UTIn My Own Words
Over eleven years design and development experience in men’s, women’s and children's apparel with a diverse knowledge of apparel categories including; lifestyle, performance, swim and technical outerwear. Possess a variety of talents including management, create innovative and unique salable product, tailor designs for major retailers to build successful merchandised collections and direct overseas development.
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Menswear & Little Boys Apparel Designer and Product Developer
Kuhl Clothing2015 – Present
• Design and develop 40 styles per season twice a year for men's and little boys bottom category • Successfully manage product development assistant by setting clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and giving them opportunities for personal growth • Innovate new fabrics and designs through research and collaboration with overseas fabric mills • Ownership of design/development process; concept, color, design, fabric and production while meeting all deadlines • Liaison between cross-functional partners throughout the style development process, i.e. pattern makers, in house sewers, and graphic designer • Partner with technical design team to ensure successful execution of fit requirements and construction • Facilitate daily communication with overseas vendors and mills ensuring all product development questions are answered in a timely manner • Authorize all approvals on strike-offs, proto type samples, and fabrics for development and production • Present kids/mens collection to internal sales reps and major retailers quarterly to preview line, maximize sales, and collaborate on special make up units • Coordinate with marketing and web for complete sample line and correct content development • Work closely with other category designers to blend ideas and maintain seasonal design direction
Lead designer for the boys Tony Hawk Collection sold exclusively at Kohl's Department Stores, Kohl's online and internationally
Tony Hawk Kids2012 – 2013
• Design all four seasons including; knit tops/bottoms, woven tops/bottoms, fleece, jackets and board shorts • Conduct domestic product research • Build seasonal trend and concept direction including theme, color palette, prints, fabrications, defining key silhouettes and details • Ownership of design process; concept, design, fabric, plaids/stripes managed deadlines • Create complete and thorough style tech packs for client; including specs, trims, fabrics and design details • Communicate with product development manager regarding strike offs, knit downs, and samples • Work closely with client and merchandising teams to maintain product assortment and margin/cost goals • Direct seasonal presentations to Kohl's teams, presenting designs in an influential manner to gain buy-in for apparel line
Men's and Women's Lead Apparel Designer
Oakley Inc2008 – 2012
• Lead apparel designer for Oakley's Outlet Division (Vault and Vault.com), SMU's and Special Projects • Worked with domestic/international sales to create custom SMU products, including Golf Galaxy, Sport Chek and Oakley Europe • Teamed with senior designer to create Kerri Walsh 2012 Olympic apparel • Designed 2011, 2012 and 2013 bi-annual collections for 48 Vault Stores and Vault.com • Researched, developed and presented seasonal mood, color palette, trims and design direction • Responsible for design process from concept to production • Managed international fittings and product review for vendors and factories • Coordinated with merchandising, development and tech teams to ensure highest level of quality • Ensured product lines meet goals for profit margins and development calendar • Created and presented seasonal lines to VP of Apparel, Design Director, Director of Merchandising and retail team
Women's Apparel Designer
Oakley Inc2009 – 2010
• Designed women's knits, wovens and fleece for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Oakley Apparel line • Worked with senior designer to research and present seasonal mood, trends and color • Partnered with merchandise and sourcing team to select fabrics and trim • Conducted bi-weekly fittings with technical designer on fit and styling details
Woman's Assistant Apparel Designer
Oakley Inc2008 – 2009
• Assisted women's lead designer to create 2009 and 2010 bi-annual Oakley Apparel line • Developed CADs, tech packs and fabric artwork • Aid in fittings for all stages of sampling
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