Apparel Designer
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree | Appalachian State University May 2018
• Major: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Department of Applied Design
• Minor: Marketing from the Walker College of Business
Coursework:
Apparel construction, Flat pattern design, CAD for apparel design (Lectra: Modaris & Diamino, Illustrator/Photoshop, Kalido), Fibers/textile design, Business calculous and Retail math (Microsoft Excel), Public speaking, Principles of Microeconomics and Accounting, and Marketing (principles, international, branding, management).
Study Abroad | Paris American Academy Spring 2017
Courses include: Portfolio, French Draping, French as a second language, Flat Pattern, Couture Techniques, Costume History, and Luxury Marketing
Work Experience:
Design Coordinator Girls 2T-10 | Belk July – November 2018
• Assist private brands designers (Crown & Ivy, True Craft, Lightning Bug)
• Sketch fashion CADs on Adobe Illustrator
• Style specification data entry in PLM (Bamboo Rose)
• Track and organize fabrication, submits, and samples
• Prepare for design presentations, buy meetings, color, and concept
3D Design Operations | Global Brands Group Summer 2017 & Winter 2017-18
• 3D design with V-Stitcher via Browzwear for AME/ELG Brand, Spyder, Copper Fit, Jones NY (2018-19 looks)
• Photoshop textures, 3D objects, and fabrics for V-Stitcher
• Produce apparel simulations to test fit and silhouette before first sample is ordered
• Test pattern placement and apply art files to simulations
• Verify specifications from tech packs in Flex PLM system
Head Cutter Draper | Appalachian State University Costume shop (Theater Department) 2014 – 2018
• Responsible for draping and patterning costume designs
• Cut and assemble mockups and final garments
• Assign volunteers small jobs around the shop
• Perform garment fittings on actors
• Tailoring purchased garments and transforming old costumes
Fashion Shows and Contests:
• Project NCMA (Fall 2017) – Ebony Fashion Fair finalist (designer) – 2nd runner up
• Dresser: Elie Saab Showroom (Spring 2017) – show room intern
• Paris Couture Fashion Week (Spring 2017) – model dresser for Yanina Couture and Alexander Vauthier
• Showcase 2016: Apparel Design and Merchandising Program Runway event, Appalachian State University – Independent Designer (2016) and Senior designer (2018) 3rd place Senior Collection & 1st place Independent Design
• Scrubs Challenge Competition - designer (2016) – Appalachian State University – awarded 1st place
• Trashion Fashion Show - designer (2015) – Bald Guy Brew (Boone)
Portfolio: ------------/sarahrosesews
Education:
Bachelor of Science Degree | Appalachian State University May 2018
• Major: Apparel Design and Merchandising, Department of Applied Design
• Minor: Marketing from the Walker College of Business
Coursework:
Apparel construction, Flat pattern design, CAD for apparel design (Lectra: Modaris & Diamino, Illustrator/Photoshop, Kalido), Fibers/textile design, Business calculous and Retail math (Microsoft Excel), Public speaking, Principles of Microeconomics and Accounting, and Marketing (principles, international, branding, management).
Study Abroad | Paris American Academy Spring 2017
Courses include: Portfolio, French Draping, French as a second language, Flat Pattern, Couture Techniques, Costume History, and Luxury Marketing
Work Experience:
Design Coordinator Girls 2T-10 | Belk July – November 2018
• Assist private brands designers (Crown & Ivy, True Craft, Lightning Bug)
• Sketch fashion CADs on Adobe Illustrator
• Style specification data entry in PLM (Bamboo Rose)
• Track and organize fabrication, submits, and samples
• Prepare for design presentations, buy meetings, color, and concept
3D Design Operations | Global Brands Group Summer 2017 & Winter 2017-18
• 3D design with V-Stitcher via Browzwear for AME/ELG Brand, Spyder, Copper Fit, Jones NY (2018-19 looks)
• Photoshop textures, 3D objects, and fabrics for V-Stitcher
• Produce apparel simulations to test fit and silhouette before first sample is ordered
• Test pattern placement and apply art files to simulations
• Verify specifications from tech packs in Flex PLM system
Head Cutter Draper | Appalachian State University Costume shop (Theater Department) 2014 – 2018
• Responsible for draping and patterning costume designs
• Cut and assemble mockups and final garments
• Assign volunteers small jobs around the shop
• Perform garment fittings on actors
• Tailoring purchased garments and transforming old costumes
Fashion Shows and Contests:
• Project NCMA (Fall 2017) – Ebony Fashion Fair finalist (designer) – 2nd runner up
• Dresser: Elie Saab Showroom (Spring 2017) – show room intern
• Paris Couture Fashion Week (Spring 2017) – model dresser for Yanina Couture and Alexander Vauthier
• Showcase 2016: Apparel Design and Merchandising Program Runway event, Appalachian State University – Independent Designer (2016) and Senior designer (2018) 3rd place Senior Collection & 1st place Independent Design
• Scrubs Challenge Competition - designer (2016) – Appalachian State University – awarded 1st place
• Trashion Fashion Show - designer (2015) – Bald Guy Brew (Boone)
Portfolio: ------------/sarahrosesews