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Charles Bloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced Apparel Designer with a proven track record in creating innovative designs, improving production processes, and optimizing cost-efficiency in the fashion industry.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Senior Apparel Designer | Company A
April 2018 — Present, Beaverton, USA
• Developed over 200 unique apparel designs annually, leading to a 15% increase in market share.
• Spearheaded the use of sustainable materials in production, resulting in a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs.
• Managed a team of 10 junior designers, optimizing project workflows and enhancing team productivity by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch 12 successful seasonal collections, driving brand visibility and sales growth.
• Implemented new 3D design software tools, reducing sample turnaround time by 30%.
• Spearheaded the use of sustainable materials in production, resulting in a 20% reduction in manufacturing costs.
• Managed a team of 10 junior designers, optimizing project workflows and enhancing team productivity by 25%.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch 12 successful seasonal collections, driving brand visibility and sales growth.
• Implemented new 3D design software tools, reducing sample turnaround time by 30%.
Apparel Designer | Company B
February 2015 — April 2018, Portland, USA
• Created and executed over 150 apparel designs per season, increasing overall sales by 10%.
• Led quality control processes to ensure all products met brand standards, minimizing return rates by 8%.
• Engineered textile selection processes using CAD software, resulting in a 15% cost reduction in materials.
• Designed custom apparel for global athletes, enhancing brand prestige and visibility.
• Led quality control processes to ensure all products met brand standards, minimizing return rates by 8%.
• Engineered textile selection processes using CAD software, resulting in a 15% cost reduction in materials.
• Designed custom apparel for global athletes, enhancing brand prestige and visibility.
Junior Apparel Designer | Company C
January 2013 — January 2015, New York, USA
• Assisted in the creation of over 100 seasonal apparel designs, contributing to a 7% increase in annual sales.
• Redesigned core product lines, leading to a 10% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings.
• Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and incorporated findings into new collections.
• Redesigned core product lines, leading to a 10% improvement in customer satisfaction ratings.
• Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and incorporated findings into new collections.
Apparel Design Intern | Company D
June 2012 — December 2012, San Francisco, USA
• Provided design support for two major collections, accelerating the development process by 15%.
• Created digital illustrations and prototypes, enhancing design presentations and vendor communications.
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to refine design concepts, achieving a 20% approval rate for new designs.
• Created digital illustrations and prototypes, enhancing design presentations and vendor communications.
• Utilized Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to refine design concepts, achieving a 20% approval rate for new designs.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design | Savannah College of Art and Design
May 2012
Expert-Level Skills
Apparel Design, Textile Selection, CAD Software, 3D Design Tools, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Market Research, Team Leadership, Quality Control Processes, Sustainable Materials, Trend Analysis, Soft Skills: Creativity, Attention to Detail, Communication, Collaboration
