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Demond A. Johnson
2171 Madison Avenue â–ª New York, New York 10026 â–ª demondajohnson@yahoo.com â–ª 347-231-5992
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Design position in a stable company that offers opportunity for personal and professional growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present ARMANI EXCHANGE, New York, NY – Women’s Knits Designer
• Work closely with Giorgio Armani and Italian team to ensure consistency within Armani Brands
• Partner with Giorgio Armani and A/X design team to create a more contemporary look and fit that reflected the ever –evolving customer and business
• Partner with the Vice President of Design to concept seasonal inspiration boards for the domestic and international business
• Travel to research and forecast trends, new silhouettes, prints, and color direction
• Design and developed cut and sew knits program to meet the various demands of both domestic and international markets
• Work closely with buyers and merchandisers from the various markets to develop specific product while maintaining the Armani aesthetic
• Follow up with factories to ensure both concept and designs were articulated as envisioned
2005- 2006 HOUSE OF DERÉON, New York, NY – Women’s Woven and Knit Designer
• Launched H.O.D and Deréon by Beyonce’ and Tina Knowles.
• Collaborated with Beyonce’ and Tina Knowels to create H.O.D signature Wovens and Knits in domestic and factories abroad.
• Worked with L.A. based denim wash facilities in order to create core and fashion denim standards.
2003-2005 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, New York, NY – Knit, Sweater, and Woven Tops Associate Designer
• Conceptualized and launched Choice and Original by Calvin Klein.
• Partnered with senior designer of tops researching seasonal trends and preparing trend and concept boards.
• Corresponded with overseas partners to ensure technical packages are interpreted correctly and samples are delivered in a timely manner.
• Created and updated flat sketches and technical packages.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Caycee Black, New York, NY – Freelance Consultant
• Concept and design timeless provocative silhouettes for the Caycee Black label
• Collaborate closely with the designer to create and execute original thematic treatments, and prints that tie back to seasonal collections.
• Work directly with Domestic and Foreign factories developing strong relationships and to perfect the overall aesthetic and fit of the label
2010-Present Yuppie, Washington D.C. – Freelance Consultant
• Create silhouettes that are stylish and sexy for the modern business women
• Work directly with Domestic and Foreign factories developing strong relationships and to perfect the overall aesthetic and fit of the label
2006-2007 IZOD MEN’S RETAIL, New York, NY – Freelance Designer Menswear
• Managed in all areas of design for the IZOD Men’s retail stores in the absence of the senior designer.
• Partnered with the director and associate designer to create a new luxury collection for IZOD’s new free standing stores
• Created and updating flat sketches as well as created and executed tech packs
2006 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, New York, NY – Freelance Designer Woman’s wear
• Designed and developed Knits and Denim, treatments, washes, and pockets for the women’s team
• Partnered with director‘s to create a more contemporary fit and proportions that reflected the growing fashion savvy customer
SKILLS
Proficient in Detailed flat sketching, Web PDM, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design, New York, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2003
2171 Madison Avenue â–ª New York, New York 10026 â–ª demondajohnson@yahoo.com â–ª 347-231-5992
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a Design position in a stable company that offers opportunity for personal and professional growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present ARMANI EXCHANGE, New York, NY – Women’s Knits Designer
• Work closely with Giorgio Armani and Italian team to ensure consistency within Armani Brands
• Partner with Giorgio Armani and A/X design team to create a more contemporary look and fit that reflected the ever –evolving customer and business
• Partner with the Vice President of Design to concept seasonal inspiration boards for the domestic and international business
• Travel to research and forecast trends, new silhouettes, prints, and color direction
• Design and developed cut and sew knits program to meet the various demands of both domestic and international markets
• Work closely with buyers and merchandisers from the various markets to develop specific product while maintaining the Armani aesthetic
• Follow up with factories to ensure both concept and designs were articulated as envisioned
2005- 2006 HOUSE OF DERÉON, New York, NY – Women’s Woven and Knit Designer
• Launched H.O.D and Deréon by Beyonce’ and Tina Knowles.
• Collaborated with Beyonce’ and Tina Knowels to create H.O.D signature Wovens and Knits in domestic and factories abroad.
• Worked with L.A. based denim wash facilities in order to create core and fashion denim standards.
2003-2005 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, New York, NY – Knit, Sweater, and Woven Tops Associate Designer
• Conceptualized and launched Choice and Original by Calvin Klein.
• Partnered with senior designer of tops researching seasonal trends and preparing trend and concept boards.
• Corresponded with overseas partners to ensure technical packages are interpreted correctly and samples are delivered in a timely manner.
• Created and updated flat sketches and technical packages.
FREELANCE EXPERIENCE
2010-Present Caycee Black, New York, NY – Freelance Consultant
• Concept and design timeless provocative silhouettes for the Caycee Black label
• Collaborate closely with the designer to create and execute original thematic treatments, and prints that tie back to seasonal collections.
• Work directly with Domestic and Foreign factories developing strong relationships and to perfect the overall aesthetic and fit of the label
2010-Present Yuppie, Washington D.C. – Freelance Consultant
• Create silhouettes that are stylish and sexy for the modern business women
• Work directly with Domestic and Foreign factories developing strong relationships and to perfect the overall aesthetic and fit of the label
2006-2007 IZOD MEN’S RETAIL, New York, NY – Freelance Designer Menswear
• Managed in all areas of design for the IZOD Men’s retail stores in the absence of the senior designer.
• Partnered with the director and associate designer to create a new luxury collection for IZOD’s new free standing stores
• Created and updating flat sketches as well as created and executed tech packs
2006 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS, New York, NY – Freelance Designer Woman’s wear
• Designed and developed Knits and Denim, treatments, washes, and pockets for the women’s team
• Partnered with director‘s to create a more contemporary fit and proportions that reflected the growing fashion savvy customer
SKILLS
Proficient in Detailed flat sketching, Web PDM, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
EDUCATION
Parsons School of Design, New York, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2003