BANANA REPUBLIC

Designer for Banana Republic Women’s Soft Wovens. A long tenure that included contract work, specializing in tops, skirts, and dresses / jumpsuits. Flexible in aesthetic, always understanding the customer’s desire for elevated and timeless classics. Varied in usage of both luxurious and price conscious fabrics, able to design appropriate pieces that fit well into merchant price point while maintaining superior fit and feel. Hand sketch, Illustrator flats, tech packing, fitting, and material sourcing. Deep knowledge of yard dye stripe / plaid creations and novelty fabrications. Other software usage includes Miro, PLM, Photoshop. Close collaboration with cross functional teams for production process from conception to bulk production.