Mirja Bauer

Senior Print Designer

Brooklyn | United States

Skills

Kaledo
Nedgraphics
Illustrator
photoshop
german

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Interests

Running

Skateboarding

Outdoor

Painting

Volunteering

paddle boarding

Industries

Skate

Snow

Surf

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In my own words

— Mirja

Looking for immediate full-time or Freelance opportunities in the NYC or remote. Currently working as a freelance senior print designer for Levi‘s.portfolio: designsbymiri.com Global Designer with experience working in both large and small companies in Europe and the US, with and emphasis on Men's and accessories .

Particularly interested in product innovation through fabric development,emerging technology and consumer driven insight. Advanced skills in design tools and techniques, printing processes and technical knowledge. Looking for a new challenge and creative minds to collaborate with. Specialties: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Design concept creation, Collection design, Allover print creation, Graphic Design, Product design, sketching, rendering. Vintage Art Collector, Outdoor Adventurer, Pitbull lover and deaf dog advocate. Feel free to email me on mbauerdesigns@gmail.com

Trajectory

Sep 2015 — Now

Design Consultant · Ripndip

Design Consultant for a LA based Skate company from Miami Achievements: -Increasing sales by 2000% from Fall 15 to Fall 16 -Working directly with the CEO to manage art direction for lookbooks, publications, ads and creating large scale display artwork for tradeshows and THRASHER video launch parties -Design of the first LA Pop Up store at the Known gallery, including 3D art installation and POS materials -Maximizing sales for the web store and distributor orders in partnership with the Sales team by designing with cost in mind and reinventing previous bestseller styles for new collections -Partner with Zumiez to maximize SMU orders and design Zumiez exclusive products - Introduction of new Women's, Underwear and Home product line for Zumiez -Overseeing of Junior designer to make sure all Graphics for print and media are executed to a high standard

Nov 2014 — Sep 2015

Lead Designer · Z.A.K.

www.zakbrand.com - Turned around a struggling brand by implementing a new branding strategy through redesign of the company logo, analysis of the market and design directions in line with the new image - Negotiated with suppliers to reduce sample cost to 0 by placing bulk orders strategically - Launched Z.A.K’s first ever denim line: Created a slim fit and regular fit denim block in line with the brand customer, development from Pattern to Sample stage working closely with the denim factory in China to ensure all fit details and design details were followed for successful samples - Increased Private label sales by creating new denim designs: During my time at Z.A.K. I designed 12 new styles and washes, which were all successfully tested in Ross stores and then rolled out. This increased the sales plan by 150%

Jan 2013 — Oct 2014

Freelance Designer · Various brands

Freelance work - Men's Apparel, Graphics, Prints and Accessories Industry: Action Sports, Skate, Streetwear, Surfwear, Outdoor and Contemporary Menswear Clients include: MISHKA NYC (NY) - Streetwear ( Cut & Sew, Graphics and Prints ) SOULLAND (Copenhagen) - Contemporary Menswear ( Cut & Sew, Prints and Textiles ) Sub_Urban Riot (LA) - Menswear ( Graphics ) Design & Assembly (LA) - Accessories

Dec 2011 — Jan 2013

Head of Menswear · Coolcat

www.coolcat.nl - Increased productivity and efficiency of the Design department through management and training of the Men’s and Boys designers - Gave regular internal Presentations to Sales Team and Directors to show design direction and impact on Sales for the Men’s department - Increased profitability through weekly Bestseller assessment and sales analysis and collection adjustments - Fashion forward collection concepts through targeted competitor shopping, tradeshows, fabric markets, inspiration trips and use of trend forecasting websites

Apr 2007 — Mar 2011

Menswear Designer · Fen church International LTD

Menswear Designer multi product (Jersey, Wovens, Knitwear, Denim) Started as Design Assistant and was promoted to Menswear and Accessories Designer Achievements: -Increased market share by identifying socks and underwear as new potential markets; development from concept through to finished product which increased SMU orders by 30% -Regularly attended tradeshows in Europe and Asia to stay informed of emerging trends -Introduced a trim stock control system to reduce wastage and streamline the use of trims -Increased the sale of Custom Tees by finding new artists at shows and local exhibitions and collaborating with them to create innovative graphics that comply with the brand’s image.