Sarah E. App
I am looking to leverage my 7+ years of product design experience, creativity, and team building into a graphic design role. I am dedicated and passionate with proven leadership and organizational skills. I hope to continue growing as a graphic designer where my design and leadership abilities are constantly exercised and challenged.
professional experience
Xcel Brands, Inc. - C. Wonder
Designer. Nov. 2015 - March 2017. New York, NY
-Helped to re-launch C. Wonder brand on QVC
-Collaborated with cross-functional teams on a daily basis in sales, production, overseas, and technical design
-Worked with marketing team to deliver brand-right print, digital, and social media materials to customers
-Developed seasonal color palettes through Pantone and NOA
-Worked with print vendors and colorist to prepare up to 25 prints per season
-Daily prepared digital sketches and design layouts using AI/PS and WebPLM for development and production
-Created storyboards, CADS, and presented trends using InDesign
-Managed the work flow and development of an associate and assistant designer
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Nine West Group - Nine West & Gloria Vanderbilt
Designer. March 2015 - Oct. 2015.
Associate Designer. Nov. 2013 - March 2015. New York, NY
-Worked closely with buyers to deliver an on-brand line each season
-Involved in initial trending and developing seasonal color palettes
-Worked closely with large amount of overseas vendors for sampling and production
-Presented seasonal AI/InDesign storyboards and line to buying and design teams
-Re-colored prints in repeat for presentations using PS
-I helped launch a sportswear lifestyle brand
-I was responsible for initial concepts, marketing, digital garment sketching/tech packs, and the follow up of
sampling for this new line
Macy's, Inc./One Step UP
Freelance Associate Designer. March 2013 - Nov. 2013.​ New York, NY
-Worked on digital garment sketching, tech packs, and storyboards
-Corresponded with vendors for color/print comments and approvals
Chico’s FAS
Associate Designer, June 2012-Feb. 2013
Assistant Designer, June 2010-May 2012. Fort Myers, FL
-I was responsible for an average of 120 flat sketches per season using WebPDM/AI
-Designated prints and fabrics to products using Flex PLM
-Presented collections to merchants/sourcing/PD team at milestone meetings
-Generated linesheets to share with production team, tech design, and vendors using PowerPoint
-Researched and presented current/future trends
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skills
-Highly proficient in Adobe CC Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
-Skilled in PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Office 365, WebPDM, Keynote, and Flex PLM
-Working knowledge of Dreamweaver, LightRoom, MailChimp, WordPress, HTML, and JavaScript
-Advanced knowledge of product pricing, printing techniques, and factory/vendor production
-Experience in developing traditional print, logos, and digital marketing tools
-Worked closely with cross-functional teams overseas and within company
-Strong organizational and presenting skills
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design
2015-2017
Graphic Design Certificate Program
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University of Delaware
2006-2010
Apparel Design, B.S
Concentration in Sustainability
Art History Minor