Kirrilee Buesnell
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Accomplished Senior Fashion Designer with over seven years of experience in designing, producing, and managing collections for high-end fashion houses and renowned global brands. Expertise in both conceptual design and technical garment construction, with an exceptional eye for detail, fabric innovation, and trend forecasting. Proven track record of successfully leading design teams, overseeing product development, and collaborating cross-functionally to bring ideas to life. Passionate about combining creativity with functionality to produce exceptional and market-leading designs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Menswear Designer
Ksubi
01.2024 - Current
- Lead the design of menswear across all categories, with a focus on overall mood and concept, color palettes, and material selections, to ensure that each collection aligns with the brand’s vision and target audience.
- Oversee a team of four junior designers, providing mentorship and direction to foster creativity, while maintaining design consistency across collections.
- Collaborate with product development and production teams to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and produced to the highest quality standards.
- Manage the design process from concept to final product.
- Conduct extensive research on global trends, competitor analysis, and emerging technologies to ensure collections remain ahead of the curve in the competitive fashion landscape.
- Present collections to senior executives and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with seasonal themes and overall brand strategy.
- Assisted in the development of technical packages, and coordinated fittings to ensure accurate production.
- Achieve an average sales increase annually from stepping into the role through well-received, market-leading designs.
- Worked on major global collaborations with brands such as; Mowalola, Rolling Loud Festival and Trippy Redd.
Designer (Outerwear)
Supreme
New York, NY
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Conducted market research and coordinated with the design teams to seasonally identify key trends and concepts to help evolve and innovate products for the brand.
- Interpreted seasonal fashion direction and assortment while pinpointing cultural trends and how this affects the fashion industry; sourced inspiration from the runway as well as unique outlets (museums, vintage, tradeshows, etc.).
- Managed and compiled seasonal conceptual decks for design team meetings, covering print, color, silhouette, and overall concept.
- Presented focused design concepts, including research imagery, sketches, sew tests, treatments, branding, finishes/trims, and vintage references when applicable.
- Demonstrated an extensive knowledge of all aspects of fabric wash, fabric construction, wash handoff creation, and wash comments.
- Understood the 'why' behind fabric and material selection and partnered with the Director/Senior Doctor on final decisions.
- Interpreted specific color palettes, patterns, and prints for the season; selected and approved styles, materials, trims, and colors, on top of all wash handoffs and wash comments.
- Sketched new ideas and CAD's in illustrator and and by hand.
- Created thorough tech packs with construction callout's, label artwork information and placement, trims & qualities details, CAD sketch, color standards and graphic artwork.
- Owned product design from concept through production, (e.g., sketch, wash sample execution, bulk approvals), partnering with design team in development and execution of product designs.
- Managed and maintained multiple styles simultaneously.
- Upon feedback, I made necessary adjustments and represented and/or developed ideas further.
- Developed strong cross-functional partnerships while working closely with PD to maintain design concept through out production process.
- Lead fit sessions with the Tech Design and Product Development teams throughout the season, and communicate with the tech team to align on best-in-class fit and design integrity.
- Clearly communicated all revisions and changes to factories, and updated tech packs accordingly.
- Executed and managed the seasonal line list, and met product development calendar deadlines.
- Influenced decision-making by providing context and reasoning.
- Anticipate roadblocks and proactively seek out solutions (and have a point of view on them).
Assistant Designer
Schott NYC
New York, NY
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Created thorough tech packs with color standards, accurate CADS / construction specifications, BOM / trims and qualities, care-content labeling and graphic details.
- Conferred with creative director, sales and retail teams to discuss upcoming season direction and overall design development.
- Managed samples from 1st proto though to bulk production.
- Corresponded and negotiated with mills and suppliers to ensure cost efficient sourcing of all fabrics and trims.
- Ensured deadlines were met in accordance with the corporate calendar.
- Sourced and organized fabric and trim library.
- Presented collections to creative director and CEO of Schott as well as to overseas licensor's in Japan and Paris.
- Attended trade shows and fabric shows.
- Designed and hand painted custom leather jackets for Urban Outfitters, Japanese licensor's and several other clients both locally and internationally.
Design Intern
KITH
New York, NY
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted design team with overall product development, including: trend and market research, mood board creation, design sketching.
- Created and maintained design files: tech packs, technical flats.
- Ensured all design meetings were appropriately prepared.
- Set up and organized presentation boards covering seasonal lines.
- Managed samples, documents and supplies to facilitate smooth team operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
TAFE NSW
Skills
- Highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop and Mac computers
- Organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Collection Planning and Development
- Advanced Pattern Making & Garment Construction
- Familiar with fabric mills, fabric capabilities and application
- Strong color and print sensibility
- High taste level and creative ability
- Creative direction and conceptual design
- Textile sourcing and fabric selection
- Collection Planning and Development
- Brand Strategy and Market Positioning
- Budgeting & Cost Management
Portfolio
https://kirrileedesignportfolio.squarespace.com
Timeline
Senior Menswear Designer
Ksubi
01.2024 - Current
Designer (Outerwear)
Supreme
10.2021 - 02.2024
Assistant Designer
Schott NYC
06.2019 - 10.2021
Design Intern
KITH
10.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
TAFE NSW
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