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Paula Collins
522 Fell St. #4
San Francisco, California 94117
510-333-9028
Objective An assistant designer position that utilizes my knowledge and skills to their full potential.
Summary of Skills Production
Six years working experience in areas of technical design and production
Full understanding of pattern making and construction
Exceptional collaborator, working with production team to meet all season and delivery deadlines
Proficient in Adobe Illustror, Photoshop, Word and Excel (MAC and PC)
Coordinate all levels of design department workings
Work Experience Old Navy Brand
Sep 2005 Present Assistant Designer, Sketch Artist, Boys
Create flat sketches using Adobe Illustrator for all Active, Denim, Swim, Bottoms and Outerwear lines in Boys department
Conceptualize seasonal color stories inspired by current trend forecasting
Act as communicator to the technical department to ensure Design packages are complete
Actively participate in the conceptual development of product line
Attend fit sessions and help with final approval for sample fit
Jessica McClintock Inc.
Mar 2005 Sep 2005 Assistant Designer, Signature and Gunne Sax
Assist Jessica McClintock in all phases of production, from design through to final large scale production
Source and acquire all fabrics and trims from domestic and international vendors for production sized orders
Work with pattern makers, cutters, sample sewers, marker, and costing departments to produce garments for six domestic showrooms
Coordinated in-house production to meet deadlines and controlled quality of finished material
Feb 2005 Mar 2005 Carve Designs
Pattern Maker
Responsible for all first patterns through production patterns for line of womens highly technical surf wear and wetsuits
Assisted in the sourcing and choice of trims, fabrics and construction
Sep 2004 Jan 2005 The Water Myth Clothing
Pattern Maker, Production Assistant
Strategic planning for development of mens and womens line
Drafted all patterns, created all prototypes
Filled orders with all domestic buyers
Education Academy of Arts University, San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts, May 2004, Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Francisco
Associates of Arts, June 2001, Design and Merchandising
Portfolio and References Available Upon Request
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CA, United States |
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| Specializing: |
Women, Casual Wear, Outerwear
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, excel, word |
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