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As an APPAREL AND LICENSING DESIGN EXECUTIVE I’m known for creating innovative and compelling product for lifestyle brands. I have a passion for creating product that inspires emotion in the customer by delivering authentic storytelling across multiple product categories.
I am a Design Leader who gets results by leveraging a combination of creative vision, product execution, and building highly collaborative partnerships.
I love product and designing for real customers who have places to be and things to accomplish! As designers, we have the unique opportunity to make people feel happy, special, and confident through product.
As someone who thrives on collaboration, I lead design teams by encouraging everyone to participate and exchange ideas freely. I champion creative space, flexibility, ownership, and leveraging individual strengths. Our best ideas come from building on the ideas of the talented people around us!
My breadth of experience in a fast-paced environment demonstrates my versatility, and ability to apply brand codes to many different categories. In this challenging retail environment, I am able to flex over lifestyle categories for both Full Price and Outlet:
• Womens Ready-to-Wear (RTW)
• Childrenswear
• Outerwear
• Knitwear & Sweaters
• Swimwear
• Activewear
• Sleepwear & Lounge
• Fashion Accessories, Belts & Legwear
• Eyewear
Specialties:
Womenswear | Apparel Design | Outlet Design | Knitwear and Sweaters | Lifestyle
Licensing Design | Outerwear | Swimwear | Sleepwear and Loungewear | Activewear |
Fashion Accessories | Belts | Legwear | Eyewear |
Childrenswear Design | Girls, Toddler, Infant | Kids Swimwear | Kids Accessories | Kids Sneakers
Japan Local Licensing | Umbrellas | Scarves | Handkerchiefs | Gloves
Creative Direction | Color Palettes | Concept | Trend | Art Direction | Hand Sketching |
Technical Sketch | Fit | Construction | Tech Packs | PLM | Costing | Cost Engineering
Process and Strategy | Design Development | T&A Calendar | Brand Building |
Cross-Functional Collaboration | Partnership | Team Building | Management
I am happy to connect! Please reach out to me at jamie.n.banks@gmail.com.