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Ayumi S. Williams5204 Baltimore street, Los Angeles , CA, 90042
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OBJECTIVE
EDUCATION
SKILLS
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
References and portfolio available upon request
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Senior designer for a contemporary line
•Assisting Head Designer for creating each collection within Max Studio's aesthetic guideline •Creating flat sketches with computer and by hand •Updating line sheets •Developing Embroidery Art Work •Engineering Print for per designs •Working closely with Mini marker and pattern maker •Advanced Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator CS5 Skills∞•Trend&market Research for inspiration•Keen eyes for color, Silhouette and Trend
• Design and develop Contemporary apparel line• Keep up with current trends bring in new ideas through competitive shopping, vintage research and attending to trade shows • Collaborate with patternmakers on 1st sample development through production•Create SKU Plan•Recolor Prints• Provide direction to associ-ates •Attend fitting & follow up on changes and fit corrections • Source and select artwork, prints, vintage inspiration • Create inspiration boards • Oversee sample development process
•Designing the Greylin collection for each season •Innovating new concept and bodies •Creating flat sketches, sales presentations and line sheets •Directing the design team •Providing silhouette & color direction •Communicating with vendors •Overseeing sample making process •Conducting fittings and fit correction
GREYLINSr. Designer Dec 2010 - April 2012
•Collaborating with the creative director •Developing seasonal styles and color Palette • Presenting line sheets to Creative Director •Sample development and fit comments • Working with the Merchandiser to meet the needs of the Sales team
FOR JOSEPHDesigner May 2007 - Dec 2010
KOI SUWANNAGATEInternship Nov 2006
•Assistant to designer •Responsible for line sheet, press kit, art styles and trends •Development offashion style boards
CHAN LUU INCAssistant Designer April 2004 - June 2005
•Provide Direction and manage Associates•Conceptual Design •Line development •Fashion illustration •Flat sketch both by computer and hands •Technical package •Exceptional taste and keen eye for style•Adobe Photoshop & Illus-trator CC •Microsoft Excel & Word •Experienced with pattern making, draping, sewing and garment construction •Bilingual in English and Japanese
MAX STUDIO - LEON MAXAssociate Designer April 2012-March 2013
L.A Made Designer March 2013-Jan 2015
Major: Fashion Design
BROOKS COLLEGELong Beach, CA Associate of Art Degree, Dec 2003
Major: Studio Art
Henderson State UniversityA Candidate for bachelor degree, January 2001- May 2002Arkadelphia, AR