Maranda Williams

About Maranda Williams

Hello there!I\'m a designer with multidisciplinary experience, specializing in denim design and development. I love what I do, and like any designer- I\'m always open to hearing about new opportunities. Some info about me:• Trend driven, yet accessible design aesthetic with a focus on innovation within the denim industry.• Strength in cost-effective development while maintaining elevated aesthetic and driving brandrelevance.• Always driving a more conscientious & thoughtful product through chemical and water reduction, ethically sourced materials, and fabric innovation. • 8+ years designing Girl\'s Denim for the beloved brand Cat & Jack, with a wealth of understanding the complex children\'s wear competitive landscape, and consistently delivering top market share results.• 10+ years of experience at the global jeans wear leader, Levi Strauss & Co. & Lucky Brand, with great experience on-site with laundries and factories, both international and domestic.• Experience in designing a global denim brand: resulting in a great understanding of the denimmarket & consumers in Greater China, Korea, India and Singapore markets.• Managed a multi-million unit businesses, with a large spectrum of unique products per season, and varying price points.• Visuals are key and my mock up game is strong! Digital Dreams become Real products in my world.• Organized, responsible, and extremely driven to hit deadlines and Go-to-market milestones.• Dedicated to team management: growing team bench strength and career development.• I love to collaborate, and adore connecting people to the right opportunities. If a role isn\'t for me, I\'ll do my best to find pass along the best people I know.Proficient in: Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, Microsoft Office Suite, NewArc, Miro, PLM SystemsFamiliar with: CLO, Adobe Firefly, Co-pilot, ChatGPT, CanvaAdditional Experience: Graphic Design, Textile Design, Screen Printing, Outerwear, Trim & Hardware development.

Experience

1. Senior Designer, Girl s Denim for Cat & Jack and Art Class

   Target

   Aug 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Designing Girl\'s Denim for all Owned Brands:Cat & Jack Big Girl sizes 8-20Cat & Jack Toddler Girl sizes 12M-5TArt Class Tween Girl

Education

• Moore College of Art and Design

  BFA, Fashion Deign

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Fashion
• Illustrator
• Draping
• Knitwear
• Apparel
• Tech Packs
• Pattern
• Sweaters
• Fashion Design
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphic Design
• Wovens
• Trend Analysis
• Cad
• Trend
• Textile Design