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Fabletics, Los Angeles, CA   2017 – Present

Director Design, Concept, Color & Print (October 2023- Present)

Director Design , Color & Collaborations (April 2021 - October 2023)

Senior Apparel & Color Designer (2017 – April 2021)

Lead creative direction from concept through execution, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of color, print, and graphic designers. Developed and implemented

cohesive color, print, and graphic collections, crafting a strategic and engaging narrative for both women's and men's lines.

Led a team to create and present monthly celebrity collaborations with Kate Hudson, Kevin & Eniko Hart, Demi Lovato, Maddie Ziegler & others

In partnership with VP of Design create and launch the design vision building strategies based on function, modernity, data and price point

Directly managed product categories of Performance Bras & Tops, Seamless/Warp Knit and Lifestyle & Swim with consecutive YOY growth

Responsible for design, fitting and construction of bras in all sports levels from inspiration to delivery

Honored with an Innovation Award voted on by all company associates

OYSHO (Inditex), Barcelona, Spain 2013 - 2017                                                                            

Head of Trends (2014 - 2017)

Concept Designer and Colorist (2013 - 2014)

Introduced color standards for yarns and fabrics and managed all color for beachwear, swimwear, sleepwear, lingerie and performance apparel

Source and develop fabrics, trims, hardware and garments with international vendors

Researched, analyzed and selected fashion trends and information from multiple sources

Continually shop the market to identify upcoming trends

Participated in all fashion and trade shows

Pocargil, Porto, Portugal/ Barcelona, Spain                           2011 - 2013

Design Manager (2012-2013)

Designer (2011-2012)

Designed t-shirts, sweatshirts and athleisure forZARA, TRAFULAC and BERSHKA

Managed team members from inspiration to conception and delivery of garments

Prepare weekly mood boards, color palettes, trend forecast, product research and new print influences for clients

Visit factories to develop prototypes, make selections and confirm samples

Source markets for new fabrics, prints and techniques

Shop internationally to identify and react to up and coming trends

Ricardo Dourado, Porto, Portugal      2007 - 2012

Design Assistant

Participated in developing concepts, colors, fabrics and fit for men and women’s collections

Responsible for pattern-making and fitting runway garments for this streetwear brand

Fashion show assistant for Lisbon Fashion Week