Assisted with a wide range of tasks that allowed me a unique opportunity to see how a small fashion brand operates and grows. Some of my projects included draping, patternmaking, making tech packs, embroidery layouts, embroidery requests, creating various experimental swatches, sketching flats, researching for inspiration and concept images, and repairing samples.

Firsthand experience working in a professional atelier. Responsibilities ranged from concept to production. They include embroidery research, draping, dyeing, pleating, cutting patterns, and fabrics.

New York Fashion Week - September 2013 Worked backstage as a dresser for Zac Posen’s Spring 2014 collection. Made sure assigned models timely dressed and according to specific guidelines.

Contributed to design processes through various assignments. Significant duties included organizing master boards, extensive use of Photoshop and Illustrator, inspiration research, sample runs, tracing patterns, and making tech packs.

Worked closely with the CHAPS team of designers on concept, design, and production. Contributed in meetings, fittings, and showroom walk-throughs. Researched concepts, assisted with riggings, sketched flats on Illustrator, designed artwork for select pieces, made sample runs, and kept in close contact with merchandising and international production companies for manufacturing inquiries.

Data entry in museum database, exhibition final walk-throughs, condition reports, extensive use of Photoshop, and organization of past exhibitions.

Assisted instructor in teaching after school program for children ages 11 to 14 years old. Organized lesson and provided class instruction twice a week. Regular assistance to students throughout class sessions by guiding their use of materials, providing one on one assistance, and encouraging their creativity.