In my own words
— MarleyA forward-thinking, innovative apparel designer and developer with experience in a range of product categories including activewear and lifestyle.
Detail oriented and with a strong knowledge of technical apparel, fabrics, and trims. An energetic team member focused on close partnerships with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure quality, meet deadlines and maintain a unique brand point of view. Passionate about design solutions that drive change through environmental and social responsibility. Spare time is spent painting yoga mats, volunteering, and finding new activities and adventures. Available for both freelance and full-time opportunities.
Trajectory
May 2016 — Now
Freelance Designer · Self Employeed
-Product development from concept work to tech packs and vendor communication. -Organizational tools such as seasonal development binders, building and maintaining color/ swatch library, and sample tracking for Justice Lifestyles team.
-Flat sketches, BOM’s, and tech pack development and send out for Lane Bryant during busy development seasons.
-Partnership with QC for vendor call outs and comments with US factories. Fabric and silhouette development for women’s Holiday/Spring 2018 Homage Brand.
-Designer and Seamstress for various projects on a local level.
-Volunteer personal stylist & inventory management for Dress For Success Denver and Columbus.
Oct 2013 — Apr 2016
Associate Designer- Livi Activewear · Lane Bryant
-Successful brand launch in January 2015 with a 32 million dollar sales increase from 2014-2016.
-Close partnership and collaboration with cross-functional/overseas teams for seasonal concept, color, fabric, print, graphic direction using trend services, mood
boards, line sheets and informational packets.
-Collaborating with technical design on building core and fashion fits and grades.
-Leading fits and communicating fit comments to vendors in a clear and concise way. -Research and strong partnership with sourcing for seasonal innovation & newness in fabrics and trims. Partnership with merchandising for technology launches with test and learn strategy including tummy control, cooling, anti-microbial, warming, and temperature control in core programs.
-Presentations to CEO & EVP level for sketch and line review.
-Proactive with costing and planning challenges. Key communications and teamwork with merchant and product development teams while maintaining strong brand point of view.
-Domestic travel to New York, Chicago. Outdoor Retailer attendee 2015, 2016.
Aug 2012 — Sep 2013
Assistant Designer- Women's Xersion Activewear · JC Penney
-Managing and developing design process from the trend, sketch, graphics and artwork selection, fabric and
wash, trims, and fit.
-Development trip to Korea and Taiwan- working directly with factories and overseas partners.
-Overseas/vendor communication, technical packages, and line sheets. Development trip to Korea and Taiwan.
-Close partnership with CAD and graphics team for inspiration, technique, phrases/verbiage, and print/pattern direction for monthly development.
Aug 2011 — Aug 2012
Assistant Designer- Women's Knit Tops- JCP Brand · JC Penney
-Mood and concept boards to identify target consumer/ lifestyle to launch ‘JCP’ brand in 2012.
-Silhouette, artwork, fabric development for women’s casual knit tops with a focus on volume driving quality
basics with key fashion items.
-Key presentations and meetings with upper-level management.
Activity
Education history
University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
Bachelors of Science | 2006 - 2011
