Keri Whitslar

About Keri Whitslar

Self motivated and enthusiastic design professional with years of experience in a fast paced creative environment. Obsessed with detail. Strong team player. 10+ years of experience in design. Bachelor\'s degree in Fashion Design/Product Development.• Specialized in evaluating assortment of a line to achieve a balanced collection. • Skilled in analyzing big picture ideas and interpreting trends that are suitable for brand/customer. • Able to meet challenge of creating high quality work under tight deadlines.• Able to delegate workload to assistant/associate designers to allow more time for research and creativity on my end. Also manage, grow and mentor assistant designer.• Immerse self in social media, blogs and pop culture to remain current on customer lifestyle. Quick reaction time to trends while noting and keeping brand integrity.• Partner with merchandising and sourcing to create cost effective products.• Responsible for commenting and making approvals on all stages of product development• Partner with technical design to achieve best fit possible.• Always developing newest silhouettes while staying on top of trends to minimize lead time.• Create and present clear and focused design boards while working closely with merchandising to strategize the line to meet business needs.• Create and update tech packs with detailed garment sketches, fabrics, colors, trims and marketing [Tradestone PDM,Flex and Kronos PLM].• Review and comment on various garment fits, washes, fabrics and trims for development and production.• Maintain a daily communication with overseas vendors.Specialities: Conceptual research, target market identification, product development, knits, wovens, lingerie, swim and trend forecasting, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Web PDM & PLM, branding and identity, technical knowledge of apparel construction and fit.

Experience

1. Fashion Designer

   Highlights for Children

   Nov 2021 — Present

Education

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's degree

  2003 — 2008

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2003 — 2008

Skills

• Illustration
• Lingerie
• Customer Intimacy
• Trend
• Digital & Hand Illustration
• Indesign
• Accessories
• Webpdm
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Pdm
• Draping
• Illustrator
• Footwear
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketching
• Sewing
• Concept Design
• Web Plm
• Merchandising
• Intimates
• Fashion Design
• Trend Researching
• Trims
• Apparel
• Graphic Design
• Juniors
• Swimwear
• Textile Industry