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James Smith
123 Main Street
New York, NY, 01234
(123) 456 7890

OBJECTIVE

To get a position of a fashion designer within a fashion industry where I can use my best design, creative skills and experience to develop a unique product.

PERSONAL SUMNYRY

·         Strong taste level and color sense.

·         Excellent written and verbal skills.

·         Outstanding presentation skills.

·         Able to work in team environment.

·         Excellent sense and passions for prints, patterns, and details.

·         Self motivated, creative, and problem solver.

EXPERTISE IN:

·         Design sketching and fashion illustration.

·         Tailoring, mass production, fabrication, pattern making, construction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Fashion Designer: 1996 to 1999
Perry Ellis - New York City, NY

Responsibilities:

·         Analyzed and researched fashion trends.

·         Obtained and reviewed samples of new textile products through attending trade shows or visiting manufacturers.

·         Selected textiles including fabrics, fasteners and other materials.

·         Sketched or drafted apparel designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software.

·         Created patterns for technical designers to work from.

·         Presented concepts to director and team.

·         Developed prototypes for fittings and adjustments.

·         Continuously developed new materials and techniques.

Associate Fashion Designer: 1992 to 1995
Liz Claiborne, Inc. - New York, NY

Responsibilities:

·         Worked closely as a team fashion designer and senior designer.

·         Worked closely with sale and channel on all needs.

·         Interpret trends through design and development.

·         Followed design ideas and trends that are suitable for accounts.

·         Written specs that reflect creative, cohesive collections that are saleable.

·         Communicated with product managers on a regular basis about spec, fabrics and details for all product categories.

·         Helped with the research and development of key fabrics, prints and patterns with fabric team and Cad designers.

·         Traveled to stores to shop for samples and creative inspiration.

EDUCATION

·         Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts (1990)
New York University, New York, NY

·         Two-year Associate Degree in Fashion Design (1992)
Saint Francis College, New York, NY

HONORS/EXHIBITS

·         Prize-winning Bridal design competition

·         Best summer collection, Fashion Show, New York