Kathryn Jakubowski
Design Director (Missy Brands - Women’s Intimates)
- Role
- Design Director (Missy Brands - Intimate Apparel) at Dreamwear
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathryn Jakubowski
Designer passionate about a refined creative development process as well as collaborative, growth-minded teamwork to create thoughtful products that meet customer needs
Experience
Design Director (Missy Brands - Intimate Apparel)
Apr 2024 — Present · Manhattan, NY, US
Product Design & DevelopmentDesign commercially viable, brand-aligned collections across intimate apparel and sleepwear—specializing in bras, panties, lingerie, and loungewear—with a focus on trend, fit, fabric, and construction. Experience includes partnering & working directly on missy brands such as Nicole Miller, Adrienne Vittadini, Marilyn Monroe, Nautica, Laura Ashley, and various private label accountsLead seasonal product creation from concept through execution, responding to customer insights, sales feedback, and evolving market trends.Present elevated, quality-first prototypes to internal teams and buyers for line reviews and pitching.Trend & Market ResearchDrive trend direction through ongoing analysis of color, fabric, silhouette, and consumer behavior.Conduct digital research and international market trips to identify white space opportunities and style inspiration.Develop compelling concept boards and color stories; conduct competitive shopping to support design strategy.Cross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with cross-functional partners in Sales, Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and Technical Design to bring trend-right, commercially successful product to market.Present seasonal direction and collections to internal stakeholders and external partners, including buyers and licensors.Align with sourcing teams and factory partners on cost, feasibility, and production timelines; travel to overseas factories annually.Technical ExecutionUse Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, PLM systems (e.g, Filemaker), and Microsoft Office to create and manage-Digital Moodboards-CAD sketches-Line sheets-Tech packs and sample requestsProject & Talent ManagementManage design calendars and maintain thorough documentation from concept through production, including digital archives, sample tracking, and style records.Mentor junior designers and oversee daily workflow to ensure timelines and design integrity are met across projects
Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University
3 Month Study Abroad Program, Fashion/Apparel Design
2011 — 2011
Buffalo State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion and Textile Technology, Fashion/Apparel Design
2008 — 2012
Skills
- Pattern Making
- Lingerie
- Fitting
- Sales
- Sewing
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