james.nathaniel
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Fall/Winter 2012-Current
Spring/Summer 2015-Current
Fall/Winter 2013-Current
Senior Designer
Design Assistant
Design Assistant
Contact:[email protected]
231 409 1568
Education:Michigan State University
College of Apparel and Textile DesignGraduated 2011
Design Skill Set:Concept DesignArt Direction
BrandingGarment Construction
Brand Management
www.wrkny.com
-Responsible for designing garments from conception to sales- room floor. Including sketch and in depth technical packets for factory construction
-Designed collections for five seasons for a progressive heritage inspired menswear brand with a focus on outerwear
-Through the WRK workshop; Was a part of designing for multiple brands inlcuding, Vince Camuto, Oscar de la Renta, Joseph Abboud, R44 and our in house brand, WRK
-Work for these brands included facilitating all aspects from concept to final product development. Designing clothing that fit within the ethos of the brand
-Maintained close communication with factories for every brand in our management for sample and production development
-Worked with a team of designers to research and develop trends, themes, concepts and an overall collection as the framework for the launch of Camuto menswear
-Managed and designed outerwear for the revamped mens line of one of the leading design houses in the fashion industry
-Took initiative on all technical work for garments including computer illustration, garment callouts and fabrication
-Worked directly with our in house design team to help re- launch a global brand and position it within the top menswear brands in the industry
-Placed an intensive focus on outerwear and suit seperates, using my knowledge of tailoring and construction to add quality and innovation in every garment designed
-Executed entire sportswear collections for multiple seasons from sketch pad to production. Overseeing every aspect of design to continually innovate and drive the brand forward
James Nathaniel Pina
Computer Tech:Adobe Illustrator + Photoshop
Microsoft SuiteTech Sketches
Tech Pack DevelopmentSampling + Production