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Senior Apparel Designer with 13+ years of experience delivering trend-driven and apparel and accessories for global brands. Proven ability to lead the full design lifecycle from concept through production, while driving innovation, improving workflows, and meeting business goals. Specialized in licensed apparel, costume design, pop culture collaborations, and technical design with a track record of creating collections that enhance brand visibility and drive measurable growth.
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Language
English
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Work Experience
Founder & Creative Director at Mage Apparel LLC
September 1, 2020 - PresentFounded and operate an independent merch brand inspired by gaming, fandom, and pop culture. Built and nurtured a community of over 40,000 gamers and customers via social media, collaborations, and storytelling. Developed partnerships with content creators and influencers, expanding brand reach and driving online sales growth. Managed Shopify storefronts, inventory, and customer service, consistently achieving double-digit annual growth.
Sr. Licensed Apparel Designer at Bio World Merchandising (Dumbgood)
June 1, 2021 - February 1, 2024Directed design of 200+ licensed apparel SKUs annually, driving 20% YoY revenue growth for the Dumbgood line. Integrated pop culture and streetwear trends into collections, resulting in viral capsule launches for major licenses including Disney, Sanrio Hello Kitty, Nintendo, and Nickelodeon. Led weekly cross-functional presentations, streamlined PLM workflows, improved tech-pack accuracy by 15%, and designed 100+ seasonal styles across dance, gymnastic, cheer, and activewear.
Freelance Apparel, Costume & Graphic Designer at Party City & Various Companies
December 1, 2018 - PresentDesigns 50+ custom apparel and costume pieces for Party City and other clients; delivers tech packs and production-ready specifications; coordinates fittings, sourcing, and vendor communications; creates catalog visuals and collateral for retail presentations; conducts virtual fittings.
Sr. Apparel Designer at Jinx Clothing Inc.
August 1, 2015 - December 1, 2018Directed design of 200+ licensed apparel SKUs annually for major license partners, including Blizzard, Microsoft (Minecraft, Halo), Epic Games (Fortnite), CD Projekt Red (The Witcher), and Cyberpunk. Produced 100+ merchandise designs per season, managed a team of 6 designers, led photoshoots and catalog creation for national launches, and achieved 75% first-round design approvals through strong licensee collaborations.
Apparel Designer at Mighty Fine Inc.
January 1, 2015 - August 1, 2018Designed licensed apparel and brand collaborations; produced 100+ merchandise styles per season; built viral capsule launches; created visual line sheets and marketing collateral; improved on-time delivery by implementing streamlined processes.
Lingerie Designer at Flora Nikrooz Lingerie, A Group Ltd.
June 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Lingerie designer contributing to seasonal collections and product development for Flora Nikrooz; created styles and tech packs aligned with brand aesthetics.
Education
BFA in Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013Qualifications
Industry Experience
Retail, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
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