at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Continued men’s product development support including tech packs, fittings, approvals, and quality control through the pre-production stage.

Freelance Graphic & Fashion Designer (Men’s/Women’s; activewear/graphics/denim) at Various clients (Mackeen Jeans USA, Rockstar Denim USA, Death Saves, Politics, Vengeance 78, WTP, Lord Studios, Helder Vices)

Freelance design and graphic design services for multiple streetwear/denim/performance clients. Scope included local production management, overseas brand development from design through tech packs, graphic design, and printable art separation file creation. Designed streetwear lines for multiple brands and delivered end-to-end creative and production-ready materials.

at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Designed and managed product delivery sets while supporting concept development, tech pack creation, fittings, approvals, and pre-production quality control for men’s product categories.

Production Manager & Product Development Director (Luxury performance wear) at I.S.M. (contract role)

Post-Forever 21 closure, independently contracted as Production Manager and Product Development Director for a luxury performance wear brand. Led product development and production management workflows, including design coordination from concept through production planning, and supported performancewear product execution.

at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Supported design and pre-production activities across men’s denim and non-denim categories, including concept design, tech packs, fittings, approvals, and quality control.

Overseeing Collaborations / Head of Production / Director for Trend & Color (Denim, Activewear, Knits, Soft Goods, Accessories) at GENIOUS GROUP // MYR

Oversee collaborations department across denim, activewear, knits, soft goods, accessories, men’s and women’s categories, trend/color, and graphic departments. Directed local manufacturing production and served as head of production. Supported associate denim design for premium denim accounts (e.g., Edwin, Dondup, Acynetic) and collaborated with Adriano Goldschmied. Managed development from sketch to tech pack, wash development, tech design, fittings, vendor communication, and creation of denim washes using the MYR program; also acted as UX designer for the denim wash interface. Served as USA rep for MYR, including presentations to Levi’s alongside Umberto Broccheto.

Overseeing Collaborations / Head of Production (Denim, Activewear, Knits, Soft Goods, Accessories; Trend/Color & Graphics) at GENIOUS GROUP // MYR

Overseeing collaborations department across denim, activewear, knits, soft goods, accessories, men’s and women’s categories, and graphics. Managed local manufacturing production. Led trend & color direction for men’s and women’s. Served as associate denim designer for premium denim accounts (Edwin, Dondup, Acynetic) working alongside Adriano Goldschmied. Responsible for development from sketch to tech pack, wash development, tech design, fittings, vendor communication, and partnership with design leadership to create washes using MYR. UX designer for MYR wash interface; USA representative for MYR and presented to Levi’s with Umberto Broccheto. Includes software UX and program collaboration (MYR out of Italy).

at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Responsible for men’s denim, sportswear, and non-denim product categories with concept development, tech packs, fittings, approvals, and pre-production quality control.

Freelance Design & Graphic Design (Local Production Management / Brand Development) at Various clients (Mackeen, Rockstar Denim, Death Saves, Politics, Vengeance 78, WTP, Lord Studios, Helder Vices, plus others listed)

Freelance apparel design and graphic design for multiple streetwear/performance-denim clients. Provided services ranging from local production management to overseas brand development. Included support from design and tech pack preparation through graphic design and printable art separation files and other design deliverables. Designed streetwear lines for Mackeen, Rockstar, Vengeance 78, and Politics.

at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Responsible for men’s denim, sportswear, non-denim tops and bottoms (jeans, shorts, jackets, blazers, pants, joggers). Developed product concepts and presented them to buyers/VP. Created tech packs, attended fittings, managed approvals, and handled quality control through pre-production. Designed 4 consecutive years of 12 individual deliveries per year.

Senior Graphic & Apparel Designer / Men’s Team Designer (Director-level responsibilities) at Lucky Brand & Forever 21 (various internal leadership roles noted)

Served as Senior Graphic & Apparel Designer and expanded into senior/lead-level management. Managed men’s graphic and apparel/design team (up to 6 designers) while designing 100+ SKUs concurrently for both apparel and graphic design. Grew men’s activewear and denim business by 10%+ year over year, and led head-of-department responsibilities for men’s graphic design and special collaborations for both men’s and women’s categories.

Senior Designer All Apparel (Specializing in Activewear & Denim) at GUESS? Jeans Inc. / Lucky Brand & Forever 21 (as referenced in resume employment timeline)

Responsible for men’s denim, activewear, non-denim soft goods tops and bottoms. Developed concepts through design and presented to buyers/VP. Created tech packs, attended fittings, managed approvals, and supported quality control up to pre-production. Designed 4 consecutive years of 12 individual deliveries per year; covered activewear items, denim, jackets, blazers, hard wovens, and knitwear.

at GUESS? JEANS INC.

Provided design and pre-production support for men’s denim, sportswear, non-denim tops and bottoms. Created tech packs, attended fittings, managed approvals, and supported quality control up to pre-production stage. Designed multiple delivery sets for the season’s assortment.

Senior Designer / Senior Graphic & Apparel Designer, Multi Team Manager at Guess? / Jeans Inc.

Owned development for men’s denim, activewear, non-denim soft goods tops/bottoms, including jackets, blazers, hard wovens, and knitwear. Developed concepts and presented them to buyers/VP. Created tech packs, attended fittings, managed approvals, and led quality control through pre-production. Designed 4 consecutive years of delivery calendars (12 individual deliveries per year) and executed category growth through consistent design and production rigor.

Senior Graphic Designer & Multi Team Manager at Lucky Brand / Forever 21 (as referenced)

Over two roles: head of production and senior graphic/apparel leadership. Oversaw men’s and women’s categories across denim, activewear, knits, soft goods, accessories, and graphic departments; led collaborations and trend/color and graphic work. Managed production from sketch to tech pack, wash development, tech design, fittings, and vendor communication. Worked with design leadership and COO to create washes using MYR programs; served as UX designer for the denim wash interface and served as USA rep for MYR presentations (including Levi’s). Managed a team of 6 designers while designing 100+ SKUs across apparel and graphics and grew the men’s activewear & denim business by 10%+ each year.