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I'm Allison Vaughn, a positive, hardworking, intuitive designer with 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. I focus on customer-centric designs that merge style and function, and I'm excited about how new technology can propel fashion forward and unlock new possibilities. I'm equally comfortable leading HR initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and believe great design starts with people, data, and open communication.…I'm Allison Vaughn, a positive, hardworking, intuitive designer with 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. I focus on customer-centric designs that merge style and function, and I'm excited about how new technology can propel fashion forward and unlock new possibilities. I'm equally comfortable leading HR initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and believe great design starts with people, data, and open communication.

Allison Vaughn

Designer, Brand Designer, Product Designer, +2

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I'm Allison Vaughn, a positive, hardworking, intuitive designer with 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. I focus on customer-centric designs that merge style and function, and I'm excited about how new technology can propel fashion forward and unlock new possibilities. I'm equally comfortable leading HR initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and believe great design starts with people, data, and open communication.…I'm Allison Vaughn, a positive, hardworking, intuitive designer with 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. I focus on customer-centric designs that merge style and function, and I'm excited about how new technology can propel fashion forward and unlock new possibilities. I'm equally comfortable leading HR initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and believe great design starts with people, data, and open communication.

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I’m Allison Vaughn, a positive, hardworking, intuitive designer with 5 years of experience in the fashion industry. I focus on customer-centric designs that merge style and function, and I’m excited about how new technology can propel fashion forward and unlock new possibilities.

I’m equally comfortable leading HR initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve problems. I thrive in fast-paced environments and believe great design starts with people, data, and open communication.

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Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Human Resources Manager at BusinessOptix

April 1, 2025 - Present

Managed HR operations for a growing international workforce across the US and UK. Led recruitment for technical and leadership roles, implemented HR policies aligned with ISO 27001 and SOC 2, and streamlined onboarding and HRIS-driven processes. Advised executive leadership on employee relations, organizational planning, and talent management initiatives. Managed immigration and visa sponsorship for international employees, supported annual performance cycles, engagement initiatives, and talent development programs. Collaborated with Finance on compensation benchmarking, salary reviews, and headcount planning. Administered background screening and pre-employment compliance, and prepared employment agreements, consultancy contracts, and policy communications. Provided coaching to managers on performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Designer at J. Jill

January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Leads design and development for Pure Jill sub-brand. Manages the seasonal calendar and SKU count, mentors assistants, and ensures development aligns with deadlines and growth strategies. Creates style development plans for jackets/outerwear, bottoms, dresses, woven shirts, and knit tops. Leads internal design meetings to review timelines and issues, and develops seasonal production direction through garment research, trend analysis, and color palettes. Creates designs via B&W sketches and CAD, and manages seasonal development decks for sales. Oversees lab dips, wash panels, and strike-offs, ensuring color and execution align with design direction. Uses PLM for technical details, BOM, and color CADs; coordinates with overseas factories on new styles and materials.

Associate Designer at J. Jill

April 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022

Leads design and development for Wearever sub-brand while assisting on Pure Jill. Manages tie-dye, embroidery, indigo washes, and other specialty developments. Builds and implements design concepts across seasons, supports production and vendor coordination, and contributes to trend research and line planning. Maintains PLM data, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and participates in fittings and production follow-through.

Assistant Designer at J. Jill

January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2021

Leads design and development for Wearever sub-brand while assisting on Pure Jill. Produces and files seasonal fabric/trim cards, supports cut-and-sew knits and wovens, and interprets trends to fit the customer. Conducts market research for silhouettes and details, presents seasonal ideas to executives, and maintains strong relationships with merchandisers, sourcing, and PD partners to ensure seamless execution. Creates technical sketches and line sheets in Illustrator, and coordinates handoffs with Tech Design and factories.

Design Assistant at J. Jill

August 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Assisted with design development across departments. Created and updated technical sketches in Illustrator, maintained monthly line sheets with relevant style data, and updated styles in PLM across categories. Monitored and tracked styles by selling performance to inform future season strategies. Attended fittings and conveyed changes to cross-functional partners. Created mood and trend boards for company-wide presentations and organized vendor samples.

Intern at Milly

June 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016

Supported the design team during FW ’17 New York Fashion Week. Researched inspirations for Spring 2017 line, created line sheets, organized and inventoried pattern archives, and provided general assistance. Acted as intermediary between the design team and outsourced production facilities.