Candy L.

I design collections for established as well as start-up brands. If you have a brand/collection you are starting or are well established, looking for a designer, and enjoy the work I do, please feel free to get in touch. I would love to hear more about it. Portfolio: [www .candylowendesigns. com] Initial phone/video conference consultation 30 min. included to explain your concept, my process and make sure we are a fit. (I do not give business advice on this call.) For business advice, please ask to schedule an hourly consultation.) I am excellent at design, CAD, tech pack, sourcing, product development, sketching, embroidery design and development, Embellishment design and development, and production. I specialize in luxury rtw and evening but do many categories. I will design your initial or ongoing collections and can develop processes for your company. I have not only creative abilities but also business understanding and technical knowledge. I have won awards for my business plans and design work. I have consulted for many successful companies as well. I have worked for Oscar De La Renta, Pamella Roland, Kate Spade, Vince Camuto, Adrianna Papell, and other brands in the NYC garment district as a Designer. I have successfully helped launch evening, rtw, lingerie, active, swim, and streetwear brands in men, women, and unisex. I have a Bachelor's degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Fashion Design, and an associate's from CCAC/PITT in Graphic and Industrial Design. I have been sewing/designing since age 6. I design every day at home for personal projects and working on my RTW, Lingerie, and Bridal collections. I have extensive embroidery and print design experience as well and can create layouts for your collections. I used to work in a screen printing company, so I have t-shirt design experience as well. I have done web, branding, graphics, logos etc. but now only focus on fashion-related graphics.