Rachael Sibery
Product Developer
San Diego | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Fashion design
Art
Interior design
Museums
Product developement
Industries
Fashion
Lifestyle
Streetwear
Health & Fitness
In my own words
— RachaelA Merchandise Product Development professional with smart, creative abilities to execute all areas of design offers the following strengths: • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Word, Excel, and Web PDM.
• Skilled in technical sketches, completing tech packs, researching trends. • Knowledge in sourcing fabric and trim as well as preparing cost sheets. • Experience managing and leading store personnel to meet/exceed sales goals.
Trajectory
Apr 2015 — Jul 2016
Showroom Assistant · Kelly Forslund Inc
• Create and maintain merchandise visual displays of new and existing furniture, fabric, and trim collections.
• Manage product lines exclusive to the Seattle market.
• Work directly with vendors to coordinate and facilitate new and upcoming product
lines.
Jul 2013 — Apr 2015
Catalog Manager/Product Development · Design Imports
• Assist lead designer to develop and maintain product groups.
• Develop color palettes, design boards, patterns, and artwork for new product.
• Oversee, organize and manage all products in sampling.
Communicate product specs and sampling needs to international vendors.
• Create and design packing for seasonal and product.
• Create direction of the company catalog to create a consistent look.
• Design and merchandise each catalog product page.
• Manage and style photography of each product and catalog spread.
• Maintain overall timeline for each seasonal catalog.
• Manage ongoing workflow including layout, photography, text, assembly, proofing, and color.
• Approve final composite spreads on a weekly basis.
Work with prepress team for delivery of final files to printing press.
• Final catalog assembly and approval.
Jul 2012 — Jul 2013
Design Associate · Room & Board
• Design interior spaces for clients, assist with fabric choices, colors, and furniture.
• Draw and map out floor plans to create a beautiful and livable space.
• Teach customers about furniture form and function as well as fabric performance.
Jan 2010 — Jul 2012
Gallery Manager/Design Assistant · Hallworth Design
• Work directly with head designer to execute original design concepts for clients.
• Research for unique pieces to use in both the showroom and in design projects.
• Partner with vendors and contractors to facilitate current/ongoing projects.
Nov 2010 — Jul 2011
Trend Researcher/Intern · Proctor & Gamble
• Research fashion trends and their influence on fabric and trim choices
• Contribute and work in a team atmosphere to complete the research process.
Aug 2000 — Jun 2008
District Visual Manager · Pottery Barn
• Managed visual presence and branding in 8 Los Angeles district store locations.
• Traveled to San Francisco to participate in creating corporate seasonal floor sets.
• Created distinctive and exceptional merchandise displays to showcase product.
References & Portfolio Work Available Upon Request
Activity
Education history
Fashion Instate of Design & Merchandising
Associates Degree | 2009 - 2011





