Stefania Corti

SENIOR DESIGNER · FREELANCE

Santa Monica, CA

In My Own Words

Design professional with several years of experience within high-stress environments with a keen ability to lead others, managing the full product development lifecycle and building brands full-circle.
Experienced in coaching others on the clothing design process and implementing organizational strategies. Equipped with a significant level of communication and interpersonal abilities, with a strong focus on activewear, outerwear, streetwear and performance technical apparel, for both men's and women's markets.

Work Experience

SENIOR DESIGNER

FREELANCE

2018 – Present

November ’18-May ‘19: GOOD AMERICAN, Culver City, CA – RTW SENIOR DESIGNER (temp) • Managed the women’s contemporary apparel division: knit and woven tops, dresses, bodysuits, outerwear, athleisure and sweat suits • Created and followed development of original designs, prints and graphics • Directed all communication with domestic and overseas vendors and factories June ’18-December ‘18: Los Angeles, CA – FREELANCE SENIOR DESIGNER • Wildhorn: men’s and women’s ski and snowboard apparel • IVIV Four Four: men’s golf apparel and accessories • IFG FIT: men’s and women’s golf apparel • Wanakome: women’s outdoors apparel

Designer - Active Wear & Athleisure Apparel

Fam Brands

2017 – 2018

• Developed men’s and women’s active wear and sportswear lines from concepts through development of samples, including trend boards, flat sketching, tech packs and fabric development • Shopped market and trend resources for direction in color, trend, fabric, and silhouettes • Designed and updated tech packs, color briefs and seasonal line sheets • Collaborated with sales, technical design, and production teams to meet style, quality, and price objectives

Design Director - Outerwear & Performance Streetwear

Honorem Co.

2015 – 2017

• Directed all creative solutions for premium streetwear line inclusive of: outerwear, active wear, woven and knit shirts and bottoms, accessories • Oversaw all design, development, and manufacturing for entire brand, for both men and women • Designed full collection from initial concepts and trend forecasting, to color direction, fabric, fashion and textile design • Traveled extensively for trend and historical research, sourcing and fabric technology development

Senior Designer - Climbing & Outdoors Apparel

Gramicci

2014 – 2015

•Designer for women’s collection of climbing, outdoors, hiking apparel, as well as for activewear private labels. •Followed line from design inception to production, including market research, fabric and trim sourcing, lab dips, merchandising the line assortment, creating presentations, while participating in all marketing efforts.

Senior Designer - Outerwear & Performance Apparel

COLDSMOKE CO.

2012 – 2014

•Men's and women's designer for premium performance men's and women's outdoors line (outerwear, tops and bottoms). •Research worldwide marketplace and interpret consumer and market needs as they relate to product categories. Includes researching fabric, color, and design concepts and collecting feedback from buyers and sales representatives. •Design ideas based on seasonal assignments with regard to story, fabrication, style definition, functional features, fit requirements and design details. Refine concepts as directed by Creative Director. Work within target prices to ensure perfect marriage of quality and cost. • Provide sketches, line art and detailed technical packets to factories and vendors to ensure accurate fit and construction. •Raw material sourcing and specification •Factory visits and daily communication with suppliers •Domestic and international buying trips •Daily activities in social media for design and marketing inspiration

Technical Designer

The Cherokee Group

2011 – 2012

•Collaborated in redefining the apparel identity of an established American brand. •Job responsibilities focused on developing lines of men's, women's and children's clothing for domestic and international retailers (hypermarkets) while also communicating brand vision and intent through a strong global marketing-oriented approach. •Maintained daily communication with vendors and clients and helped the New Business department reach out to prospective global retail partners (Americas, Europe).

Technical Designer

Seven7

2008 – 2011

• Followed product development for several lines (juniors, missy, men’s, plus size) • Assembled tech packs to communicate fit intent, look, balance and construction to vendors using illustrations and diagrams • Garment specifications and construction evaluation • Worked closely with designer and director to ensure quality and tolerance standards for all production styles • Trend research • Assisted with graphic design projects • Assisted in designing knit tops and dresses

Designer

Sunrise Brands (formerly Tarrant Apparel Group)

2007 – 2007

• Design and product development for woven bottoms (denim and non-denim) in fast-paced environment for US dept. stores and fashion multi-chains’ private labels (knit tops and dresses) • Implemented design process from start to finish • Daily communication with factories, vendors and buyers • Concept and creative design • Sketching and tech packs • Fittings • Analyzed reports and trends • Local and worldwide trend shopping • Comparative shopping • Merchandised and led presentations and sales meetings • Textile design • Trim and fabric sourcing

Knit Designer

Apple Bottoms

2005 – 2006

•Worked alongside the merchandiser in developing knit tops and dresses for hip hop junior line. •Created sketches, presentation boards and all tech packs, while researching trends for silhouettes and art. •Conceptualized and brought to final creation exciting graphics with an urban and music-oriented character. •Other duties included approving fabrics, buying trims for protos and maintaining close daily communication with local factory manufacturers.

Assistant Designer

EckoRed

2003 – 2004

•Assisted merchandiser and designer with line development of hip-hop and urban junior label. •Developed color stories and solved design-related problem while responsible for hand drawing flat sketches and executing all cads. •Regularly performed market and style trend research, compiling original concepts on mood boards. •Designed knit and denim groups within each line working directly with creative director. •Illustrated and conceptualized fabric design/swatches •Regularly completed tech packs and participated in fittings and meetings relative to trim, color, construction, fabric, and presentations.