Cult Gaia
Associate Designer: RTW Wovens & Knits (Sep 2024 - Present)
Research and sketch new designs per seasonal direction
Source materials, create tech packs, and coordinate with overseas suppliers and manufacturers
Participate in fittings with senior designer and tech team
Manage, prepare, and organize samples, knit downs, and strike offs for key milestone meetings
Assistant Designer: RTW (Sep 2023 - Sep 2024)
Created and updated detailed sketches to represent seasonal collections
Collaborated with tech design and product developers to execute company’s intended creative concept
Maintain digital and physical samples, files, and asset archives
Worked alongside stylist and design team during model fittings in preparation for fashion show
Design Intern: RTW (Oct 2022 - Sep 2023)
Conducted product, color, fit, and fabric research for seasonal concepts
Produced final artworks for embroidery and layouts
Improved organization of design room resulting in positive growth of the design team’s output