Kathy Menck
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BonWorth (2002-2019)
Hello! This is a description of my job responsibilities at BonWorth.
Designed and developed women's apparel in all categories. Responsible for lab dip color comments, establishing yarn dye plaids or stripe patterns as well as print development; following up on all comments/approvals throughout the production process. Entering style information into database. Worked jointly with product development team during sample development and collaborated throughout all steps of the fit process. Along with co-designer, created all color stories & merchandise groups/styles for monthly deliveries. Design team established price points, determined units and store allocation per style. Shopped and researched the retail market for styling & color trends. Along with co-designer, scheduled photographer and models for all studio and lifestyle photography for website, as well as, photos used for in store signage. Selected lifestyle locations and determine outfits. Styled the models during photo shoots for lifestyle and single product photos. Provided the weekly window displays for retail stores and select feature/new arrival styles for website home page. Also, published Facebook and Twitter posts with style and trend information.
Bleyle (2001-2002)
Here is a short description of my design responsibilities at Bleyle.
Responsible for all aspects of product development
- established color direction
- sourced fabrics and trims
- designed all classifications
- provided all comments regarding lab dips, print strike offs, sweater specs
- produced salesman line sheets
Participated in sales presentations to sales force and assisted at retailer trunk shows.
Lucia (1998-2000, 1988-1991)
In total, I worked with Lucia for 7 years. These are some coordinated groups designed for Lucia!
- Designed four collections a year for Lucia and that's me!.
- Managed all stages of product development of brands geared toward small specialty stores.
- Supervised Assistant Designers.
- Presented seasonal lines to national sales force and assisted at market trade shows.
- Managed multiple projects and style development from Dallas design office from sketch through all manufacturing stages.
- Prepared designs for sweater agents - including sweater maps and specs, worked closely with embroidery suppliers and researched trim markets.
Hanes/Sara Lee (1996-1998)
Design Consultant for Spalding Women's active wear divisions. Assisted with color and trend presentations as well as designed active wear apparel working with production team on color and fit approvals. Also, assisted Just My Size division with a hand full of color projects.
Umbro (1992-1995)
- Designed and developed active wear and soccer uniforms for men and women.
- Assisted product managers with retailer presentations and team player meetings gathering feedback for product design.
- Supervised Assistant Designer.
- Worked closely with artists to create embroidery and print designs.
Oneita (1995-1996)
- Designed private label active wear programs for vertical knit manufacturer.
- Determined embroidery and print designs with graphic artists; provided screen print strike off revisions and approvals.
- Created presentation boards and developed styles with manufacturing team.
About Me
My design background starts with a degree in fashion design from The University of Cincinnati. The College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning houses the School of Design, including Fashion Design. The program ranks in the top 50 fashion design schools in the United States. The focus is on design and development with a cooperative education component where students work full-time in the fashion industry on alternating semesters.
From the Midwest to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, I've been extremely fortunate with a creative career in the fashion industry. My experience includes separate category design, as well as, collection development. Price points ranging from moderate to better sportswear. Experienced in developing garments in woven fabrications, as well as, cut & sew knits.
I bring to the design team passion and brand devotion with positive results for the end user. It's just in my DNA to work hard and consider my customer almost like a family member. I want the designs to look beautiful and our customer to be well-dressed. At the same time, they should be comfortable, so that's how I work through fit comments...does the fabric feel good? Is the trim the best quality? Is the lining correct or what can we do to make her feel her best! When I develop color stories or chose patterns, I want to review our history, shop the trends - blend newness with best sellers so we can create a stronger loyalty and build a better relationship with our customer.
At the end of the day, the company should be proud and customer is happy.
"Clothes aren't going to change the world, the women who wear them will"
Anne Klein
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