Katherine Tuttle
Perry Ellis Interantional
Austin, FL
In My Own Words
With 8 years of evolving design experience, I have gained expert knowledge in apparel design and development. I have designed product for various levels of distribution from opening price point to luxury lifestyle brands. Over the years, my designs have increased the profit of the Men’s apparel division, making it the best performing division in the company for the past 7 years. This was achieved by working closely with a team and multiple cross-functional teams to create innovative designs. My experiences with varying fabrications and product have led me to become a very versatile designer, as I am able to work in a fast paced environment and ready for whatever comes my way.
Work Experience
Senior Designer, Men’s Lifestyle and Technical Activewear for Callaway
Perry Ellis Interantional2001 – Present
•Develop fabric technologies and fabrication techniques, prints, and trims with cross-functional teams and overseas vendors for use by the design team •Create prototypes for fabric and garment construction to explore new design techniques •Attend print shows to buy and set the seasonal print direction for all brands •Research and develop seasonal trends and color which are utilized in designing the collections for all related brands •Shop competitively every season to gain consumer insight and research market for inspiration for the design team to utilize for all brands •Designed product that increased sales by 25% YTD, up 35.4% to plan •Present and educate the sales team and customers on product technologies and innovation
Designer, Men’s Lifestyle Apparel for Callaway and Jack Nicklaus Brands
Perry Ellis International2013 – 2017
•Designed a very successful “Nicklaus” launch collection for Target for 1600 doors which increased sales 20% up from plan for Fiscal 2017 •Manage the design and production of 5 brands bi-annually, designing upwards of 800+ skus per season •Interview top athletes to gain insight on product performance and their specific needs •Traveled to Asia to work on product and fabric development and technology for the design team •Received the Designer of the Year Award for 2016
Associate Designer, Men’s Lifestyle Apparel and Activewear
Perry Ellis International2012 – 2013
•Designed seasonal collections for 3 lifestyle brands •Developed processes to increase the productivity of the designers, always looking for better ways to improve the design work flow to improve speed to market •Trained and mentored design interns in the design process
Assistant Designer, Men’s Lifestyle Apparel and Active wear
Perry Ellis International2010 – 2012
•Assisted designers with trend research and color direction •Created complementary presentation materials for a visually impactful collection presentation •Contributed ideas and designed styles under designer guidance
Assistant Designer and Store Manager
Mayda Cisneros Couture Collection2009 – 2009
• Hand sketched custom designs for clients and seasonal collections • Managed the production room which created garments for the store and clients • Traveled to New York to source fabrics for seasonal collections • Merchandised the in-store product to help improve business • Designed and produced window dressings to attract customers • Created and distributed marketing material for in store promotional events • Hired and trained employees
Freelance Assistant Designer
Perry Ellis International2008 – 2008
• Engaged in the corporate design processes • Designed customer appropriate men's lifestyle apparel • Sketched and colored illustrations on Illustrator and U4ia • Designed presentation boards and catalogs for customer presentations • Checked PP samples, knit downs and lab dips
Design Intern
Zac Posen, NY2007 – 2007
• Assisted the designers with the creative process for the Spring 2008 Collection • Draped and designed gowns with the designers • Created fabric manipulation techniques that were used in the Spring 2008 collection • Assisted seamstresses in sewing gowns • Helped with fittings • Was chosen to assist in working backstage at the Spring 2008 Fashion show
