Collaborative Design Director with over 20 years of experience. Well-versed in setting overall creative design strategy for color, pattern and fabrication. Experience building compelling Private Brand assortments. Excellent ability to identify white space opportunities and deliver on emerging trends. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Skills
Design
Interdepartmental relationships
Product Expertise
Presentation Skills
Team Direction
Proficient In Illustrator and Photoshop
Company Branding
Technical Expertise
Workflow Management
Effective Communication
Education
Fashion Institute Of TechnologyNew York, NYExpected in – –Associate of Arts:Fashion Design - GPA:
University Of Minnesota - Twin CitiesMinneapolis, MNExpected in – –Bachelor of Science:Retail Merchandising - GPA:
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.behance.net/paullClaire
https://www.linkedin.com/in/plClaire
Work History
Acquia - Head Designer Myrtle Point, OR, 01/2019 - Current
Set overall creative direction for Tahari Private Brand
Identified whitespace opportunity for performance knits and woven resulted in 30% increase in sales
Research and identify specific trends based on clients needs.
Communicates cross-functionally with tech design, production, and overseas vendors to achieve on-time delivery of salesman samples
Created packaging and labeling highlighting fabric and style features which led to 20% increase in sales
Provided accurate and complete design packages to production and overseas vendors based on timing and action calendar
Reviewed performance and outstanding issues weekly with staff and build product based on those needs
Partnered with sales team to develop product consistent to brand aesthetic for licensee
Build strong relationship with sourcing team for development of trend right product within target price point
Managed multiple categories of business with strength in woven tops, bottoms and knits
Planned brand concepts by researching color and fabric trends
Kb Homes - Creative Director Gardena, CA, 09/2017 - 10/2018
Strategized and implemented overall design direction for woven shirt specific to each clients needs
Worked directly with manufacturing and fabric suppliers to develop new and innovative products focused on quality, comfort and fit
Successfully developed original prints, and yarn-dyes based on seasonal color and trend
Collaborated and partnered with JCPenny design team to develop woven pattern shirts for Private Brands. 50K units were bought
Trained, developed and educated designers about fabrication, construction and process
Implemented process improvements to increase team effectiveness and reduce repetitive tasks
Trained and mentored design staff and monitored performance in key areas
Set department quality standards and directed daily operations
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all design projects
Accenture - Design Consultant Grand Rapids, MI, 08/2017 - 08/2017
Worked closely with Creative Director to develop men's Private Brand bottoms
Identified and researched current pant trends in color, fabric and washes
Developed men's bottoms specific to each client's needs and cost parameters
Generated new ideas with limited direction and varied client needs
Met with Technical designer to establish consistent fits
Collaborated with photographers to effectively capture images for marketing and e-commerce
Prepared 50 product packages per season based on calendar dates
Built working relationship with sales team to understand and build product based on brand DNA
Sears - Design Director City, STATE, 07/2007 - 08/2017
Oversaw creative process of multiple private brands that include Outdoor Life, Covington, Structure, Everlast and Nordic Track
Built 100 million dollar business for Outdoor Life by setting strategic vision aligned with projected sales
Researched and identified innovative concepts each season for color, prints patterns
Built compelling core assortments for each brand
Worked cross-functionally with pre-production and sourcing to develop sales samples by deadline
Partnered with merchandising team on line plan and implement sales needs
Recruited and mentors designers to promote confidence and productivity which encouraged new ideas and fostered positive working environment
Meets weekly up weekly touch bases that led to increased alignment
Achieved speed to market initiatives by working directly with manufacturers, identifying trend right product and proceeding to bulk production
Oversaw and trained highly talented teams of designers, providing guidance and support to complete work on time and within project parameters
Consistently met schedules and deadlines for all projects
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