Creative Director
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Creative Director

Maxwell Amadeus

EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Associate Degree, Menswear Design 05/2012
Bachelor of Science Degree, Production Management

Central Saint Martins School of Design University, London, Uk 06/2007
Fashion Folio Course

EXPERIENCE

Control Sector LLC, New York, NY 08/2012 - Current
Creative Director, Co / Owner
� Design collection
� Create tech packs for collection
� Manage sample production with overseas factories including China, Japan and New York
� Conceptualize/execute photo-shoots for look books / line sheets / various other sales assets
� Conceptualize/execute runway shows for NYFW, LAFW and Dubai Fashion Week
� Worked our booth at multiple trade shows including Liberty Fairs, Capsule and Project
� Manage every aspect of production from communicating fit comments/specifications with pattern makers and graders, sourcing, pricing structures, logistics etc.
� Website direction, manage Shopify/all other social media channels
� Designed multiple collaboration capsules with notable celebrity�s including Fetty Wap and IDK

Michael Andrew Bespoke, New York, NY 06/2012-2013
Freelance Position
� Assist tailors in alterations for custom suits
� Create customized suit patterns for individuals
� Responsible for creating tech packs/fitting manuals/style guides
� Communicate pattern making/alteration issues with the company�s factory in China

Tim Coppens�, New York, NY 01/2012-08/2012
Design Intern
� Routinely assist for big events such as Fashion Week
� Created tech packs for production
� Assisted with fittings
� Communicated specifications with pattern makers/graders/fabric mills
� Assisted with the production and design of fall 2012 season

SKILLS
� Design any apparel collections (specialty in menswear, some experience in women�s)
� Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
� Create detailed technical flats for tech packs (do not sketch)
� Adept in pattern making/garment construction
� Creating concepts for seasonal marketing campaigns
� Excellent understanding of production, sourcing, costing
� Some Adobe Photoshop
� Some Microsoft Excel
� Communication and organization skills/ability to work with a team
� High taste level/trend forecasting/current with designer collections season to season
� Knowledge and love for luxury products and design