Resume
Experience
2025
Mens Design Director (Wovens | Lounge, Coldweather + Home)
Rainforest , NY
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Oversee all aspects of brand management across multiple categories, including design, merchandising analytics, and brand storytelling. Lead creative direction and execution to ensure alignment with merchant strategies and consistency across in-store presentations and digital platforms.
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Serve as the key decision-maker for brand identity, owning aesthetic direction, silhouettes, materials, and overall design language. Translate high-level creative concepts into commercially viable collections through strategic fabric selection, product execution guidance, and utilization of a robust supplier network.
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Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to manage supplier matrix, direct imports, competitive pricing, and global factory relationships.
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing and Brand Services to ensure brand vision is consistently represented across all consumer touchpoints, including packaging, promotional campaigns, and visual merchandising.
2022 - 2024
Creative Design Director Consultant
Capelli Sport | Caribbean Joe, NY
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Led the identification and analysis of key fashion trends, fabric innovations, and seasonal color palettes for Men’s and Boys’ apparel, spanning knits, wovens (tops & bottoms), sportswear, swim, and lounge categories.
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Directed the design team in developing seasonal collections, contributing to a 30%+ increase in sales.
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Implemented core Caribbean Joe Apparel patterns across sportswear, lounge, and swim categories to ensure brand consistency.
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Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and production teams to streamline and optimize the design-to-market pipeline.
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Managed a global team of graphic designers in creating brand-right prints, patterns, and graphics aligned with the Caribbean Joe aesthetic.
2018 - 2021
Design Director – Caribbean Joe Men's & Sperry Licensee Brands
The Levy Group | Caribbean Joe, NY
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Lead a multi-disciplinary design team across men’s sportswear categories, partnering with production, sales, and technical design to deliver cohesive, market-ready collections.
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Collaborate with merchandising and graphic teams in Buenos Aires to ensure brand consistency and cohesive storytelling across all consumer touchpoints.
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Built a $3M men’s sportswear business within three years by delivering trend-right, commercially viable designs that resonate with the target customer.
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Manage the end-to-end design and development process, aligning styles with line plans, sales objectives, and trend insights, while ensuring all product development calendar deadlines are met.
2017 - 2018
Senior Designer
BJD | Michael Brandon, LA
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Designed contemporary men’s sportswear in both woven and knit categories, aligning with brand objectives.
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Supported the design process through hand sketching and creating multiple colorways using computer illustrations.
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Researched and sourced new products and fabric opportunities to inspire and enhance designs.
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Prepared detailed design packages in Excel and Word, and transferred sketches from Adobe Illustrator for production teams.
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Initiated and managed the development of new logos and embroidery designs from concept through final production.
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Conducted market research by attending Premiere Vision and Texworld fabric shows overseas, as well as shopping European markets for trend and product inspiration.
2014 - 2015
Senior Sweater Designer Consultant
LC Waikiki, Istanbul, Turkey
Vertical Retailer | 1,200 Stores across Europe & the Middle East
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Led the design and development of men's sweaters, creating original knit patterns aligned with seasonal trends and brand identity.
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Managed and mentored a team of three designers, supporting their growth and promoting internal talent.
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Conducted regular visits to knitwear factories to oversee production quality, troubleshoot design execution, and strengthen vendor relationships.
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Collaborated with merchandising and marketing teams to ensure designs met market needs and customer preferences.
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Participated in focus groups and consumer insight meetings to incorporate real-time feedback into design strategy and assortment planning.
Education
Fashion Institute of Technology | Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
Sweaters
Fashion Institute of Technology provided me with an exceptional academic journey in sweater knit design. I gained valuable knowledge in knit gauges and trends, which has helped me to become a successful knitwear designer.
Fashion Institute of Technology | Associate’s Degree in Fashion Design
Studying at FIT honed my creative and technical skills, fostering a deep understanding of garment construction, textile manipulation, and design principles, which have been invaluable in my role as a creative director.
Skills & Expertise
With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of menswear trends, I excel in creating compelling visual narratives through my portfolio. My expertise includes trend forecasting, brand positioning, and creative direction, which collectively elevate the appeal and marketability of menswear collections.