Illustrator
Stacy Mylrea
Fashion Designer And Product Developer
Maribyrnong,VIC
Summary
Accomplished Graphic Designer offering 15+ years of experience working in the fashion industry. With demonstrated success in project management, team leadership and schedule coordination. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite software. applying technical and creative abilities to diverse customer projects. Highly effective at collaborating with artistic, project, production and administrative leadership to complete tasks according to budget and schedule. A strong knowledge of Australian copywrite laws and strong professional work ethic.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Designer
self employed
MARIBYRNONG, VIC
01.2014 - Current
- Conceptualized brand identity and developed unique accompanying graphic style and tone for use in communications.
- Developed innovative marketing campaigns based on key objectives.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
- Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
- Consulted with [Job title]s to identify design requirements for each project.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked closely with [job title] to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
Head Designer Assistant Account Manager
Mission Brown
melbourne, VIC
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Created and updated trend boards, investigated changing conditions and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected changes.
- Managed all phases of each seasons ranges covering five brands within Harris Scarfe women's apparel, including conceptualizing designs, managing milestones and incorporating buyer feedback.
- Pursued business development opportunities and fostered positive relationships with Harris Scarfe and Farmers through engaging presentations.
- Met with buyers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Created designs and collaborated with technical team to complete projects.
- Demonstrated ability to take on various roles including assistant product developer and garment technician to provide range across projects.
- Researched trends and projected changes in women's apparel in order to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Contributed design ideas in early planning stages with customers and project managers.
- Managed supply chains while sourcing material.
- Assessed competitors products and designs to compare projects.
- Reviewed products and updates to meet company quality standards, schedule production and work-in-progress tracking and reports.
- Determined consumer demands, industry trends and forecasted sales by conducting trend analysis.
- Worked closely with sales, operations and manufacturers to deliver quality [Product] production.
- Managed multiple projects effectively in demanding environment with tight deadlines.
- Negotiated with vendors and manufacturers on pricing, services and scheduled shipping windows.
Designer
lux design group
melbourne, vic
02.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote [Company].
- Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
- Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for seasonal fabric palette for [Brand] and [Brand].
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Elevated account management by predicting potential competitive threats and outlining proactive solutions.
- Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
- Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Consulted with clients after sales and contract signings to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Capitalized on emerging trends in customer preferences and [Industry] marketplaces when developing and implementing targeted solutions.
- Built and strengthened long-lasting client relationships based on accurate price quotes and customer-centric terms.
- Remained savvy in new and upcoming trends to design new patterns based on popularity and demand.
- Worked independently and in team environment to design new products.
- Developed intricate and unique designs using [Software].
- Negotiated contracts to reach best possible outcome for client and generate most revenue.
- Determined appropriate designs for screen print and embroidery applications to create high-quality finished products.
- Regularly presented to customers and industry groups on [Type] textile designs and design techniques.
- Displays self-motivation to meet deadlines and produce new products with public appeal.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Obtained approval of concepts by submitting rough drafts to management or to client.
- Consulted with [Job title]s to identify design requirements for each project.
- Inspected finished products for quality control measures.
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
Graphic Designer
caprice
melbourne, VIC
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Created and updated trend boards, investigated changing conditions and recommended strategic adoptions to capitalize on projected changes.
- Developed collateral such as display, marketing and packaging materials to support product branding strategies.
- Completed key license product design projects for retail clients Kmart, Target, Big W and Best&Less.
- Created garment style packs for use in prototype testing and manufacturing optimization.
- Developed fresh and new product designs for existing and potential customers
- Mane focus on ability to folly style guides for license product while presenting new and fresh ideas based on ongoing research.
Design Studio Manager
kcx international
melbourne, VIC
02.2008 - 11.2015
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
- Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
- Produced designs that met statutory and regulatory approvals and recorded tracking logs using [Software].
- Partnered with [Company] on large-scale designs of key strategic significance to accomplish [Result].
- Created materials and designs in [Software] for use in client presentations and communications.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Managed and expedited complex projects worth $[Amount] in revenue.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories.
- Boosted team productivity and efficiency by leveraging top-notch [Skill] and [Skill] abilities.
- Increased operational efficiency by developing improved filing systems for client records and reports.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Recruited and developed [Number] employees for [Type] department.
- Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards.
- Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote [Company].
- Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
- Led aesthetic vision and creation of new fashion products.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of fashion design team.
- Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design And Tec - Fashion/Apparel Design
Box Hill Institute Of TAFE
Melbourne 07.2001 - 11.2004
Certificate IV in Fashion - Fashion/Apparel Design
Mt Gravat Institute Of TAFE
Queensland 02.1999 - 11.2000
Accomplishments
- Experience working with The ICONIC
- Created and designed concepts for boutique brands Gysette and HUSK
- Collaborated with Dita Von Tesse, Collete Dinigan, The Australian Ballet Company, Lindy Klim and Danny Minogue and Rain Bird.
- Developed artwork for French Connection, Sports Girl, Just Jeans, Jay Jay's, Target, Farmers, Harris Scarfe.
- Developed Licensed products in categories of manchester, Infants, Boys and Girls and Woman's apparel for retailers Big W, K Mart, target, Best & Less.
- Retail and customer service experience with boutique brand Once Was.
- Conceptulized branding for multiple local businesses helping design logos / brand profile / EDM's / packaging ans Style Guides.
Software
Photoshop
In design
Corel draw
Microsoft office
Powerpoint
Excel
Skills
Illustration
Production layouts
Logo design
Image manipulation
Branding strategies
PC and Mac platforms
Multitasking abilities
Vendor relationships
Project presentations
Fashion design
Project Management
Relationship-Building
Compassion
Tech-savvy
Customer Service
Trend Analysis
Inventory restocking
Range Development
Fashion Illustration
Pattern making
Garment construction
Apparel Design
Time management
Excellent oral communication
Sewing
Organization and Time management
Detail-oriented
Critical thinking
Analytical skills
Data management
Teamwork
Collaboration
Brand development
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Singing
Playing roller derby
Chasing after my 4yo
Camping
Cycling
Movies
Puzzles
Sketching
Quote
It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.
Anatole France
Timeline
Head Designer Assistant Account Manager
Mission Brown
11.2018 - 09.2020
Designer
lux design group
02.2017 - 11.2018
Graphic Designer
caprice
10.2015 - 07.2016
Graphic Designer
self employed
01.2014 - Current
Design Studio Manager
kcx international
02.2008 - 11.2015
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design And Tec - Fashion/Apparel Design
Box Hill Institute Of TAFE
07.2001 - 11.2004
Certificate IV in Fashion - Fashion/Apparel Design
Mt Gravat Institute Of TAFE
02.1999 - 11.2000