Ian Guinta
Independent Design Consultant
Los Angeles | United States
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In my own words
— IanExperienced Designer with strong Menswear tops (Knits, Sweaters, Fleece, Jackets) background seeking employment, either full time or freelance, open to relocation.
Trajectory
Aug 2015 — Now
Independent Design Consultant · Independent Design Consultant
Helping independent apparel designers and small brands with design and creative direction,
brand building, trend & color research, graphic direction, fabric research, technical sketching with
production-ready tech packs. Clients include: Electric California, Urban Swell, Marmot, Chubbies,
Asylum from Salt and Pepper (Indonesia), and Roque (www.roquegear.com)
Jun 2018 — Apr 2021
Mens Knit and Active Designer · VINCE.
Design and development of all Men Knit and Active apparel. www.ianguinta.carbonmade.com
Jun 2017 — Feb 2018
Men's Designer (Full Collection) · Marine Layer
Owned the entire men’s apparel product offering: Woven shirts, Cut and Sew Knits, Outerwear, Lounge,
Woven Bottoms, Sport, Sweaters, and Swim from concept to production approvals.
Seasonal color, concept, print/pattern, silhouette, fabric, graphic, and trend direction.
Jan 2012 — Aug 2012
Contract Apparel Designer · Nike, Inc.
Contract design position for Men’s Amplify Sportswear Designer for BB51 FA/HOL12 Capsule collection based on
Bill Bowerman, U.S. Military, and American Football.
Jul 2005 — Oct 2008
Sr. Designer Men's Knits and Sweaters · Guess?
Complete product design process including market research, trend, color,
sketching, and fittings. Partnered with merchant team to determine seasonal retail and wholesale
assortment needs. Built and Grew the men’s sweater business. Travel to HKG offices for development.
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Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology, SUNY
BFA | 1994 - 1997
