Natasha Krampf

Lead Designer at I H M S Productions; Melissa Paige and Cupio brands

Solely responsible for both branded and private-label lines focusing on bottoms, jackets, knits, dresses and sweaters. Led the company’s growth from inception, driving a 300% revenue increase over ten years and expanding from a $20M business to an $80M brand. Hired, trained and managed a design team of seven direct reports (assistants, production coordinators, pattern makers, and technical designers). Managed multiple factories in China, Vietnam, and the U.S., collaborating with mills to develop exclusive fabrics, prints and trend-forward silhouettes. Implemented streamlined design and production procedures, forecasted trends, and built a robust client base with Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Lord & Taylor, Stein Mart, JCPenney, Stitch Fix, Versona, Nordstrom, Bealls, Burlington, and others, ensuring ongoing sales and account retention.

Adjunct Professor at Fashion Institute of Technology

Adjunct professor delivering design instruction and mentoring students; contributed to curriculum development, collaborating with industry partners.

Adjunct Professor at Fashion Institute of Technology

Re-engaged as adjunct professor to continue teaching design courses and advising students.

Licensed Instructor at New York School of Design

Course instruction in Introduction to Illustration, Brand Positioning and Social Media, Career Development Seminars, and Elements and Principles of Fashion Design.

Senior Designer at IHMS Productions, Melissa Paige and Cupio Brands

Provide a la carte services from minimal design to full fashion forecast decks, product strategy, line development, SKU plans to meet sales and profit objectives. Deliver factory-ready tech packs, conduct expert fittings, manage sourcing and development, and drive WIP through production. Established a $14M division within a five-year period; led a proliferant design team of 20+ people; implemented organizational measures and a communications strategy to enable smooth transition in design processes and cost efficiency; built elevated product lines for the modern woman and contributed to new business growth with key retailers.

Adjunct Professor at Fashion Institute of Technology

Solely responsible for branded and private label lines focusing on bottoms, jackets, knits, dresses and sweaters; guided the design process from concept to production; collaborated with factories to realize samples and collections.

Licensed Instructor at New York School of Design

Courses: Introduction to Illustration, Brand Positioning and Social Media, Professional Career Development Seminars, Elements and Principles of Fashion Design.