Kadeem F.

NYC-Based Creative Professional + Author. Graduate of Parsons School of Design. I have a over decade of international experience as Fashion Designer and Visual Merchandiser: Women's RTW Designer for Michael Kors, PVH, Gary Graham, and Lyssé -- Visual Merchandiser for Marc Jacobs and Burberry. Most notable roles: Design Director, Copper Fit | Head of Design for Mens and Womens Active at WOLACO. Currently Head of Design for multiple activewear start-ups. If you are looking to launch your first collection or apparel product - I wrote the book on this process!! Get your copy of Threading the Needle: A Fashion Designer’s Guide to Successfully Launching Your First Collection on Amazon + contact me directly for consulting services. I am interested in working for companies of any size - though, I am particularly interested in young brands/designers - long/short-term projects. Available for consulting and freelance projects in the Creative, Art/Design, and Fashion fields. Top Skills: - Fashion Design (Womens/Mens/Childrens/Active/RTW/Accessories) - Tech Packs, CADs, Digital Illustrations, Hand Flats - Fashion Brand + Collection Development + Consultation - Production, Manufacturing, Fabric/Trim Sourcing - T-Shirt Design, Concept Development + Consultation - Supply Chain Consulting + Management - Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator + Photoshop) - Logo/Branding Design + Brand Identity Consultation - Sample Making, Proto Samples - Course Curriculum Development