EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design
Adult Extension, Fashion Design
(June 2019 – June 2020)
The Stanton University
Master of Business Administration, Business
(April 2018 – March 2020)
The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
(September 2013 - December 2016)
ISM University of Business and Economics
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Vilnius, Lithuania
(September 2008 - June 2012)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Excellent communications skills
Deadline and detail oriented
Creative and Artistic
Competitive Spirit
Business Acumen
Self-motivated
Leadership
DESIGN SKILLS
Understanding of texture, color, and quality fabrics
Microsoft office applications and Gmail
Research and product development
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Strong hand sketching ability
Technical drawing and CADS
Strong visualization skills
Pattern making
Styling
PLM
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
The Collected Group, Freelance Associate Designer (July 2019 - Present)
Demonstrating expertise and knowledge in apparel design concepts, practices and procedures for Current/Elliott. Accomplishments:
- Creating and maintaining detail pages and BOMS for all tech packs in PLM
- Creating technical flat sketching and illustrating all construction details to overseas vendors
- Creating original hand sketches of style groups based on concept and direction
- Communicating all changes with appropriate departments
Freelance Designer (January 2018 - Present)
Working with emerging brands and private clients to create individual pieces and collections. Accomplishments:
- Sketching ideas for new designs
- Image research and creating mood boards
- Fabric and trim sourcing
- Vintage and market shopping for trend knowledge
- Compiling tech packs and tech sketches
Citizens of Humanity, Los Angeles, Assistant Designer (July 2016 – September 2018)
Citizens of Humanity is a Premium Denim company. It was established in 2003 and since then is famous for denim styling, comfort and fit. Accomplishments:
- Created/Updated tech packs (tech flats, specs, detailed illustration, call-outs)
- Attended design and fit meetings
- Managed costing and product development aspects (cut and wash tickets)
- Met with fabric and trim mills to source new materials
- Worked closely with pattern team to perfect new fits
- Created hand and technical sketches/CADS
L’Officiel Magazine, Vilnius, Lithuania, Stylist (March 2009 - May 2013)
L’Officiel magazine is a French Fashion magazine in Lithuania. It covers fashion, beauty and lifestyle. Accomplishments:
- Kept up to date with current and changing trends in fashion and design
- Advised clients on fashion styling for visuals
- Selected pieces from collections and ranges for the shoots
- Purchased props for shoots
- Supervised photo shoots