Katy Vander Roest

Assistant Designer · Pacsun

Dallas, TX

In My Own Words

I am currently seeking open opportunities in the Apparel Industry in Orange County and San Diego County. I have over five years experience in both design and product development. I aspire to work for either an active or casual lifestyle brand. I am open to design, trend, and product development opportunities.

Work Experience

Assistant Designer

Pacsun

2015 – Present

-Assist Men’s Design Team across numerous in-house and licensed apparel brands. -Create tech packs, linesheets, millsheets, update specs, and CAD drawings in Illustrator and WebPDM. -Conduct trend and color research, attend apparel fittings, and work cross-functionally with buyers, merchants, tech design, and e-commerce.

Brand Ambassador

AGAR Agency

2013 – 2014

-Assisted in marketing and events to spread brand awareness. -Educated new and existing consumers on contracted brands. -Attended fitness and health events to provide sponsorship and sampling opportunities. -Participated in new and exciting marketing strategies to keep consumers interested in the client brands.

Fashion Design Intern

LPK Global Design

2013 – 2013

-Worked on FemCare team, designing print and pattern for Proctor & Gamble. -Conducted trend research and color analysis related to product creation and packaging. -Edited existing print and pattern based on client meetings and consumer research. -Met with clients covering several global brands to fulfill print and pattern design contracts.

Apparel Design Intern

Fossil Inc.

2013 – 2013

-Worked directly under Menswear Design Director on Holiday 2013 and Spring 2014. -Conducted trend research, flat sketching, and assembled tech packs in WebPDM. -Prepared boards to present to the brand teams and creative directors. -Sourced trim and fabric from several vendors while working cross-functionally with Product Development.

Styling and Buying Intern

Albright Fashion Library

2012 – 2012

-Assisted stylists and designers in pulling inspiration and garments prepping for photo shoots, editorials, and upcoming campaigns. -Accompanied buyers on shopping trips and trend research. -Worked with buyers on market need analysis to fulfill highest profitable return on buys.

Tech Design Intern

Abercrombie and Fitch

2012 – 2012

-Worked with Men’s Knitwear Team overseeing A&F, Hollister, and Abercrombie brands. -Created and reviewed tech packs for vendors. -Conducted fit meetings and corrected garment patterns in AccuMark and WebPDM. -Completed specs on incoming samples prior to fit meetings and approvals.

Product Development Intern

Puma International

2011 – 2011

-Worked with Product Development and Testing teams in fit and wear testing on new and existing footwear. -Sent and received prototypes to global fit and wear testers and professional athletes testing new product. -Oversee fit and wear testing schedule and keep up-to-date, detailed data on wear feedback in PLM. -Present testing research to product development and testing teams and act as liaison between field testers and design.