VIVIEN GOA

 FREELANCE  WORK
 

 

Anne Klein, Nine West & RAFE ,  New York, NY                               04/2014 – 05/2015  

Freelance Designer    
    •    Created technical design packets that were sent to factory in China for product development
    •    Helped create CADS for presentation

    •    Worked close with Rafe designing collections of handbags and minaudiere clutches

AVON, New York, NY                                                                                 06/2013 – 01/2014
Freelance Designer    
    •    Designed a seasonal line of bags and small leather goods

Le & Fung, New York                                                                                 01/2010 - 02/2010    
Freelance Designer
    •    Developed and designed a jewelry line for The Webster Brand for Target
    •    Created technical design packets that were sent to factory in China for product development


WORK EXPERIENCE
 

Fusion Accessories, New York, NY                                                         06/2015 – Present
Senior Designer    
            •    In charge of Avon mark., Avon Core and Kenneth Cole Reaction accounts
            •    Responsible for all aspects of design and development for handbag and slg categories from inspiration to finished        product
    •    Ensure that each line is consistent with market trends while preserving brand DNA
    •    Present designs to product development team and designers at each account through detailed presentations
    •    Adhere to T&A calendar to effectively meet deadlines
    •    Daily communication with China to maintain the highest level of product development

                                                                            

Vandale Industries Inc., New York, NY                                                                                           02/2010 – 09/2013
Senior Designer    
•    Designed a season line of IZOD bags for major retailers; lines for each season varied in fabrication and were tailored specific to trends based on extensive market research
•    Collaborated with several major designers to bring product lines to retailers such as Target, Kohls, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Burlington and Walmart
•    Collaborated with the brand directors at Phillips Van Heusen Corporation to put together seasonal color pallets for the women’s accessory line.   Each seasonal pallet was used for print and design development to make a cohesive presentation
•    Conceptualized the designs and illustrated all for line presentation  
•    Created technical design packets that were sent to factories in China for product development
•    Directed CAD design artist to create prints or presentations
•    Reviewed 1st samples of each design that came back from factory and directed technical team to make final revisions
•    Presented line with full samples to the buyers from many major retailers such as TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Burlington, MACY’S, etc

Le & Fung, New York                                                                                                                           01/2010 - 02/2010    Freelance Designer

 

•    Developed and designed a jewelry line for The Webster Brand for Target
•    Created technical design packets that were sent to factory in China for product development


Tri Coastal Design Group, New York                                                                                          05/ 2008 – 12/ 2009    Senior Handbag Designer     

 

•    Designed a seasonal line of bags for Mirror Mirror Label for major retailers such as Kohl’s and             JC Penny  
•    Developed technical design packages for production overseas
•    Prepared client presentation, trend boards and illustrations
•    Worked with CAD design artist to create prints for presentations
•    Reviewed 1st samples of each design from factory overseas and make final revisions

Concept One Accessories, New York                                                                                           09/ 2006 – 02/ 2008   Senior Accessories  Designer       

 

•    Managed the designs for specialty/licensed products for Target, Wet Seal, Spencer, Forever 21, Warner Bros, beer labels (Coors, Bud light, Corona) and Looney Tunes
•    Coordinated project from concept  to finished product; prepared presentations, trend boards and illustrations; created technical illustrations and tech packs for production overseas
•    In constant liaison with clients and attended meeting as the project representative
•    In charge of all Concept1 in house private labels
•    Developed a hugely successful licensed product line of tote bags for Target
   

Oxford Industries, New York                                                                                                          03/ 2004 – 07/ 2006   Senior Accessories   Designer     

 

•    Developed all accessories for high end designer Luella Bartley, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe,
Proenza Schouler & Benaz Shavanpour (Target Go International Flights of Fashion Program)
•    Created technical design packets for both bags & accessories that were sent to factories in China for product production
•    Collaborated with CAD department to create new prints
•    Communicated directly with the mills and manufacturers overseas in China

Goa Handbags, New York/Norway                                                                                               09/ 1997- 02/ 2004    CEO/Designer

 

•    Developed entire handbag line and managed sales and distribution to specialty stores and boutiques
•    Represented the brand at national/international tradeshows and handled PR and advertising, developing an extensive contact list; maintained budgets and proposals for clients

EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
A.A.S Fashion Design                                     1996
A.A.S Accessories Design                             1997




Portfolio available upon request