Fashion Designer at Premier Brands (EXACT company name not specified beyond heading)

Partner directly with the Design Director and Creative Director to develop seasonal ready-to-wear collections from concept through production. Research runway trends and luxury market shifts to create original seasonal concepts and product direction. Build seasonal color palettes, mood boards, design decks, and concept presentations to support collection storytelling. Create hand sketches, Adobe Illustrator technical flats, and full development tech packs for prototypes and production. Collaborate with pattern-makers, technical designers, sample rooms, sourcing teams, and overseas vendors throughout development. Attend fabric/trim meetings and sourcing appointments; participate in live model fittings and apply corrections for proportion, balance, and fit. Use draping to refine silhouettes and communicate construction intent, analyze historical blocks and patterns using Gerber, and maintain organized archives and fabric libraries to support execution. Assist with styling and presentatio

Designer at Express / Bonobos / Phoenix

Supported design and technical development of knit and woven dresses and tops from concept through pre-production. Developed and maintained technical packages, BOMs, fit comments, and construction specifications. Conducted live model fittings with design, pattern-making, and production teams to maintain fit consistency and product quality. Used draping techniques to interpret design details and support garment development. Approved 3D and physical prototypes while communicating with domestic and overseas factories. Managed fit sample tracking, development calendars, and product approvals to keep seasonal timelines.

Designer at NY & Company

Designed dresses and tops including Gabrielle Union’s exclusive contemporary collection. Developed seasonal concepts, mood boards, color stories, and trend direction. Researched and sourced fabrics, trims, artwork, embellishments, and color palettes supporting seasonal initiatives. Created technical flats, design specifications, and tech packs for development and production. Partnered with merchandising, production, and technical design teams to balance innovation with commercial objectives. Participated in live fittings and garment reviews to ensure quality, fit, and design integrity.

Freelance Designer at Theory

Contributed to development of the Fall women’s dress and tops collection. Assisted with fabric selection, silhouette development, fittings, and sample execution. Prepared technical packages and construction specifications supporting development and production. Worked closely with pattern-makers and seamstresses to interpret details and proper construction.

Creative Director / Designer at London Fashion Week (Donovan Depass label; collection executed under label)

Conceptualized, funded, designed, and executed a 16-look runway collection under the Donovan Depass label. Directed all aspects of collection development including concept creation, draping, fittings, fabric sourcing, sample development, styling, and runway execution. Managed model casting, production schedules, vendor coordination, and presentation logistics. Featured in Runway Magazine and Essence Magazine.

Designer at Calvin Klein / Donna Karan

Designed contemporary women’s dresses and tops for Calvin Klein and Donna Karan divisions. Developed seasonal concepts, mood boards, trend research, sketches, and design presentations. Collaborated with merchandising, technical design, sourcing, and production teams throughout development. Participated in fittings and garment refinement while mentoring assistant designers and interns.

Freelance Independent Designer / Wardrobe consultant at NBC Universal

Designed a curated on-air wardrobe for television personalities Shiba Russell and Janice Huff. Conducted fittings and garment development. Selected fabrics and silhouettes optimized for camera, lighting, and studio environment. Developed polished, camera-ready looks for weather broadcasts.

Designer at Letarte

Partnered directly with the EVP / Creative Director to develop seasonal luxury resort-wear and ready-to-wear collections from concept through production. Conducted global trend research, market analysis, and competitive shopping to create seasonal concepts and collection narratives. Created fashion illustrations, technical flats, mood boards, color stories, line sheets, and collection presentations. Developed silhouettes through sketching and draping while maintaining brand luxury aesthetic. Collaborated with pattern-makers, sample makers, production teams, and overseas vendors. Selected luxury fabrics and trims including silks, cashmere, knits, and woven textiles. Participated in fittings and garment reviews to ensure exceptional fit, craftsmanship, and construction quality. Celebrity clientele included Beyoncé, Amal Clooney, Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Rihanna.