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Hari MariDirector of Design and Development
Mar. 2025Dallas, Texas, United States
JCPenneySenior Designer
Mar. 2023 - Mar. 2025Dallas, Texas, United States
JCPenneyWomen's Tops & Outerwear Designer
Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2023Dallas, Texas, United States
JCPenneyOuterwear & Bottoms Designer
Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2021Dallas, Texas, United StatesDesign & develop the outerwear, non-denim bottoms, and swim categories for JCPenney private label menswear brands.
JCPenneyDesigner - SJB Men's - Outdoor
Jun. 2019 - Aug. 2020Dallas/Fort Worth AreaDesign & curate the SJB Men's Outdoor shop - a recently launched extension of our in-house brand Saint John's Bay. This shop includes woven shirts, jackets, vests, waterproof pants and other gear for men transitioning from exploring the outdoors to “a night out in style”. ROLE: - Identify Mood, Color Palette, Big Ideas, & the story behind each delivery - Source fabrications, Develop wash/finishes, & Create tech packs for the woven, knit, sweater, bottom, & light layer categories
- Identify opportunities in the sustainability sector
- Present & assort product with merchant teams
JCPenneyAssociate Designer - Modern Tops
Apr. 2017 - Jun. 2019Plano, TXDesign Women's Modern Tops, (Knits & Wovens), for two modern lifestyle private label brands at JCPenney - A.N.A. & Worthington.
JCPenneyAssociate Designer - Worthington Sweaters, MIXIT Cold Weather & Summer Shop Accessories
May. 2015 - Apr. 2017Plano, TX
JCPenneySenior Assistant Designer - Worthington Sweaters
Mar. 2014 - Apr. 2015PLANO, TX
JCPenneySenior Assistant Designer - Worthington Knit Tops
Jul. 2013 - Mar. 2014PLANO, TXDesign Women's Knit Tops for Worthington:
Trend and Market Research,
Fabric/Trim Development, Create Sketches, Technical Flats, and CAD color-fills in Ilustrator, Generate and update tech packs, Request and track samples via e-mail and Flex PLM,
Evaluate garments with technical designer to fit multiple size categories,
Create and update line sheets of monthly development,
Create sample yardage charts of prints and their corresponding fabrications, Approve lab dips and strike-offs,
Daily communication with our suppliers over seas and in the U.S, Present and collaborate with buyers to assort deliveries
JCPenneySenior Assistant Designer - Dresses
May. 2012 - Jun. 2013Plano, TXDesigned Dresses for Liz Claiborne, A.N.A., and Worthington: Trend and Market Research,
Fabric/Trim Development, Create Sketches, Technical Flats, and CAD color-fills in Ilustrator, Generate and update tech packs, Request and track samples via e-mail and Flex PLM,
Evaluate garments with Technical Designer to fit multiple size categories,
Create sample yardage charts of prints and their corresponding fabrications, Approve lab dips and strike-offs,
Daily communication with our suppliers over seas and in the U.S, Present and collaborate with buyers to assort deliveries,
Maintain differentiation in style and silhouette between all 3 brands
JCPenneyAssistant Designer - Soft Home Design
Jan. 2011 - May. 2012Designed bedding, blankets, and throws for Studio, Liz Caliborne, Linden Street, and JCP Home: Designed top of bed, dec pillows, euro pillows, and window treatments. Developed and sourced fabrics, designed quality and layout of embroidery, worked closely with textile team on top of bed, and holiday throw artwork, Generated tech packs, Approved lab dips and strikeoffs. Worked with indirect vendors on several throw programs to develop the best assortment for each lifestyle brand.
JCPenneyDesign Trainee - Studio Modern Home Brand
Aug. 2010 - Jan. 2011Selected to compete in accelerated training program with 12 aspiring design and product development trainees. Successful completion and graduation of program through demonstrated proficiency in a 6 month series of projects including a competitive and aspirational shopping report, color, fabric, and trend boards, story board/tech pack, garment design and sampling, and Brand Identification, all of which are presented to a board of jcp Design Directors.
Currie - BoutiqueManager
Dec. 2009 - Oct. 2010Baton Rouge, Louisiana AreaMaintained and tracked inventory. Visual Merchandising of store windows and displays.Worked towards financial goals, analyzed variances, and initiated any necessary corrective action. Contacted clients with product styled specifically for them based on their aesthetic and purchase history. Graphic designer of monthly social media ads and newsletters.
Red Beans Children's ClothingPatternmaker and Sample maker
Jun. 2009 - Jan. 2010Developed patterns, constructed samples for all styles of Spring 2010 Collection, including boy and girl clothing. Developed basic blocks, determined company's sizing chart. Assisted with design details, decisions. Worked with all aspects of production: grading, cutting, sewing to company standards and specifications.
Alison Brod Public RelationsFashion Week Intern
Mar. 2009 - Mar. 2009Worked with FileMaker program to check, respond, and organize RSVPs for Jill Stuart, Pamela Roland, Alice & Olivia fashion shows. Assisted choosing and delivering attire for celebrity guests. Organized and confirmed schedules, arrivals, seating of celebrities.
BCBG Max AzriaSales Support
Jun. 2008 - Aug. 2008Worked 5th Avenue flagship store assisting and advising customers, merchandised and restocked displays, cashiered.
Jill stuartFashion Design Intern
May. 2008 - Aug. 2008New York, NYComprehensive exposure to all aspects of producing, presenting Fall 2008, Spring 2009 Collections. Summer internship carrying out the following tasks: illustrated my own designs, sketched flats for cut tickets, constructed slip for collection, sewed, coordinated, steamed garments for showroom, edited look books on Photoshop, modeled Jill Stuart production samples.
jill stuartnew york fashion week intern spring 08' and Fall 08'
Jan. 2008 - Jan. 2008hand sewing, coffee fetching, errand running....anything and everything to prepare for the show!
Duckie BrownNew York Fashion Week Intern Fall 07' and Fall 08'
Jan. 2007 - Jan. 2008Dressing models
Bridal BoutiqueBridal Consultant
Mar. 2006 - Dec. 2006Worked in sales, advising, fitting, filling orders for wedding parties. Checked-in inventory, met with designers, assisted with trunk shows, directed and modeled in bridal shows.
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