Kelly Davis

Designer @Free People

Los Angeles, CA, US

Designer - LA Regional Office(September 2012- Present)-Fp Beach Designer, WTF knits chase, Knit Wash Developer/Designer-Apart of initiative team for URBN/Free People west coast office-Source/develop fabrications directly with local vendors-Work directly with LA vendors to develop new styles and update top selling key items-Work directly with wash houses to develop new techniques, original concepts, and trend focus-Oversee and develop knit chase product passed from Home Office in Philly-Travel internationally for seasonal trend inspiration, new developments, overseas chase product-Maintain strong communication partnerships and relationships with Philadelphia Home Office teams: merchandising, PD/Production, design, tech designURBN Home Office, Phildelphia - We The Free (November 2009- August 2012)-Design cut & sew knits, soft wovens, and fine gauge sweaters for the We The Free line-Oversea full design process from initial inspiration, presenting sketches and fabrics, original mocks, communication with technical design, production, and vendors in order to establish a well executed proto-Work closely with technical design in setting up styles, development packages, and fittings-Developed an extensive knowledge of washes and original wash developments-Worked with fabric specialist to develop new fabrics-Coordinated with production on making bulk approvals of fabrics, trims, color, washes, art work, and samples