KATIE GEORGE
RESUME
Parsons The New School for Design:
BFA Fashion Design (2016)
CFDA Eileen Fisher Sustainable Innovation Award Finalist (2015)
Eugene Lang The New School for Liberal Arts:
BA Literary Studies (2016; Writing conc.)
Software
Illustrator
Photoshop
InDesign
Acrobat Pro
Microsoft Office
PLM
Design
Woven's (blouses, dresses, skirts, pants, suiting, outerwear)
Knits (tops, pants, dresses, athletic wear, loungewear, some sweater knits)
Embroidery/embellishment
Fashion illustration
Draping
Tech Packs
Designer
HMÉTÉ
Private Label
August 2020- Present
Design mood boards, sketches, and tech packs for private label projects
Conduct trend and merchandising research
Lead designer for celebrity capsules with weekly client communication
Collaborate with other team members for company strategy
Designer
Zilingo
Private Label & Celebrity Projects
January 2019- May 2020
Design mood boards, sketches, and tech packs for private label projects
Conduct trend and merchandising research
Lead designer for celebrity capsules with weekly client communication
Collaborate with other team members for company strategy
Design Associate
Macy’s, MMG
Alfani RTW - Wovens
January 2017-January 2019
Collaborate with team and overseas office in all production phases
Own print approvals, and tech pack updates
Attend fittings with team and track fit approvals
Research trends, and shop the market for potential development
Present to GVP and directors at Post-Buy & On-Order meetings
Design Assistant
New York & Company
Blouses
November 2016 - January 2017
Coordinated with fabric team and merchants for production
Merchandised new collections with buyers and design directors
Assisted with sketch updates and tech pack components
Attended fittings with design and tech teams
Design Assistant
J. Crew - Crewcuts
Boy’s Wovens & Girls Knits
June 2016- November 2016
Created tech packs in Excel with all technical information
Sketched detailed layouts of print placements & embellishments
Devised surface designs for ties, footwear, and other accessories
Collaborated with team members on small projects as needed
Research Assistant
Parsons The New School For Design
“Dress + Emotion”
July 2015 - February 2016
Researched and brainstormed ideas for exhibition
Conducted interviews and assembled content
Collaborated with research team and exhibition council
Lead setup and opening of 5th Avenue gallery exhibit
Design Intern
DKNY x Public School
Runway Collection
August 2015 - December 2015
Assisted design team with research and samples.
Organized tech packs, swatch books, and delivery boards.
Aided in prep for Spring 2016 show.
Source trims, hardware, and other materials.
Buying Intern
Moda Operandi
Ready-to Wear Collection
June 2014 - August 2014
Created selling reports, buy books, and purchase orders.
Imported merchandise to Netsuite and company POS.
Attended market week appointments for Resort 2015.
Occasionally aided production team in weekly photo shoots.
Wholesale Intern
J. Mendel
Ready-to Wear Collection
January 2014 - May 2014
Processed selling reports, shipping logs, and line sheets.
Communicated with PR and Production on sample trafficking.
Assisted with prep and execution of market week.
Often aided production, design, visual merchandizing, and PR teams in various tasks.
Design Intern
Marchesa
Runway Collection
August 2013 - September 2013
Assisted in work directly preceding Fall Fashion Week.
Hand-sewed flowers, lace, embroideries and other delicate materials.
Worked with designers to complete samples for fashion show.
Design Intern
Oscar de la Renta
Runway Collection
April 2013 - May 2013
Assisted in work directly preceding Bridal Week.
Hand-sewed flowers, lace, embroideries and other delicate materials.
Worked with designers to complete samples for fashion show.