josh stevens - resume
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Josh StevensM e n s w e a r D e s i g n e r
p: +1.513.265.1521
w: www.joshstevensnyc.com
EDUCATIONFashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY
Fashion Design: Menswear A.A.S., 2011
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Communication/Public Relations B.A., 2007
E X P E R I E N C EMike & Carol Trotta, Cincinnati, OH
Tailoring Apprentice, Nov 2011 - Present
Saks Fifth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
Personal Stylist, Jan 2012 - Present
Theyskens' Theory, New York, NY
Design Intern, May 2011 - Nov 2011
David Chu Design, New York, NY
Design Intern, Jan 2011 - May 2011
Arbitrage, New York, NY
Freelance Designer, Jan 2010 - May 2011
A d d i t i o n a l E x p e r i en c eCFDA Awards, Volunteer, 2011
FIT vs. Parsons Fusion Fashion Show, Designer, 2011
FIT Menswear Club, President, 2009-2010
FIT Cross Country and Track, 2009-2010
Created/maintained all technical illustrations for R11, SS12 and PF11.
Worked with Olivier Theyskens to gain comprehensive knowledge of
draping and fitting on live models. Researched/proposed different
menswear ideas to incorporate into the line. Implemented interactive
fit comment sheets using Excel that connected production and
design, adding great efficiency to sample development.
Assisted 3rd-generation, Italian master tailor, Mike Trotta, with every
aspect of creating a bespoke garment, from the measuring and fitting,
to the manufacture of the garment using hand-tailoring skills. Diagnosed
fit issues and personally completed complex and highly precise
alterations on bridge and designer RTW suit jackets, trousers and shirts,
under close guidance.
Sold designer/ contemporary merchandise through a full year’s retail
business cycle. Styled male and female clients. Provided sales
feedback to vendors based upon customer reactions to collections.
Worked with design team to create line sheets, tech packs and
mood boards for FW11 and SS12. Catalouged fabric samples and
reviewed lab dips for accuracy with design director. Attended fit
sessions and took detailed notes regarding changes to specs.
Collaborated with company President to design a ten-look
collection, which received excellent reviews from American and
Chinese press. Managed a small team to execute an original
customer phone follow-up process, leading to increased sales.
Designed men’s woven shirts for FW10, three of which were put
into production.
S k i l l sTailoring
Garment alterations
Fit issue diagnostics
Advanced hand-sewing
Patternmaking
Software (Mac and PC)
Illustrator
Photoshop
Kaledo
NedGraphics
Excel
Powerpoint
Acrobat Pro
Language
French (Basic)
