November 2018 - Present
Hardware Designer at Kate Spade

• Creative hardware design for multiple departments (hangbags, shoes, clothing, and accessories)

• Technical design of hardware to fit final product

• Sketching and rendering attractive perspective views of products in Illustrator for presentations

• Researching competitors and ongoing trends to recommend innovative ideas

March 2016 - September 2018
Product Designer at Henri Bendel

• Accessory designs made from multiple materials (home, travel, beauty, tech)

• Developing seasonal travel accessories with a focus on style, fit, and fabric

• Innovation of new packable nylon travel accessories

• Create and spec molded silicone phone cases to match the seasonal inspiration

• (cartoon characters, molded comic book typeface, fun foods)

• Creative and technical design of handbag hardware (turnlocks, fobs, handles, zipper pulls, plaques, studs, carabiner clips, charms, etc)

• Adapting designs based on feedback, incorporating inspiration to brand

• Applying prints to hard and soft goods proportionally

• Building quick models

• Sketching and rendering attractive perspective views of products in Illustrator for presentations

• Creative design and specifying fabric prints

• Managing time for creative ideation and technical specs with acute attention to detail, meeting deadlines to ensure product is presented in a timely manner

• Researching competitors and ongoing trends to recommend innovative ideas

• Working closely with cross-functional partners on the product development team to ensure specifications and sample corrections are relayed to the factory

September 2014 - December 2015

Freelance Designer for Yankee Candle

• Sketching and rendering of creative ideas for Candle Accessories and Scent Plug-Ins
  (Shapes, characters, custom typefaces)

• Technical design for Manufacturer

• Editing/Improving product features

• Creating library of material gradients and textures to simplify design rendering process in Adobe Illustrator
   

April 2015 - June 2015

Product Design Temp for MACY’S Home Goods

• Creative ideation and hand sketching of new home decor designs (Ranging
  from 3D products to 2D decorative patterns)

• Illustrator rendering of designs

• Completion of technical design direction for home products made with metal,
  ceramic, and wood (Serving trays, storage jars, decorative metal wall art,
  decorative mirrors, candle accessories, vases, cast metal decor)

• Finalizing a style that allows the decor to be sold separately or as a complete
  collection

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July 2012 - March 2014

Technical Designer at Bath and Body Works

• Thumbnail and Perspective Sketching

• Model construction

• Technical drawing and Pattern Construction for Manufacturer with
  Adobe Illustrator

• Editing/Improving product features

• Layout of Internal Documents

• Brainstorming/Ideation for new styles