336.303.9215 • lmander@me.com
hammett
I’m a passionate designer who is dedicated to providing innovative creations for consumers in the modern world.
Lauren
experience
2023 Interloop North America
Senior Designer
• Owns end-to-end production – from concept to production – for 4 of Target’s Owned Brands. Cumulative programs among brands earn 25+ million in sales.
• Designed and presented marketing presentations for new trends, color palettes, product designs, and innovation for Target and other mass market retailers.
• Collaborates with marketing and sales departments to provide information on productivity with customers to help suggest/recommend potential markdowns every season.
• Fosters positive relationships with corporate buyers built on trust and transparency.
• Provide insights into hosiery trends and competitive space and translate into innovative and trend forward designs on a seasonal basis.
2023 Catawba Sox / Brand Accessory Group
Product Design + Development
• Effectively managed product development process from customer briefing to artwork development, costing/pricing, sampling & final approval.
• Revitalized backpack & accessory line for New Balance by incorporating trending sportwear apparel, prints and fabrics.
• Worked extensively with factory and knitting technicians on prototype samples, incorporating styling and construction changes to ensure production and manufacturability.
2014 Socks & Accessory Brands Global
Designer
• Lead Designer for several multi-million dollar retailers, such as Nordstrom, Journey’s, and DSW.
• Created presentation boards and booklets for sales meetings.
• Accurately created factory ready specification sheets such as instructions on materials, knitting techniques, patterns and colors for socks.
skills
Product Lifecycle Management • Brand Development • Trend Research • Adobe CC Suite BeProduct • Market Retailing • Merchandising • Sample Development • Product Development