EXPERIENCE
Fair Harbor | Designer
Women’s Apparel & Swim
Sept. 2024 — May 2025
Defined and led the vision for the women’s line, establishing brand identity, customer perspective, and seasonal assortment strategy across all women’s apparel categories.
Oversaw concept development and execution by driving graphic and print direction, sourcing vintage references, and curating sustainable fabrics to build new programs and key items.
Led fit sessions and partnered with technical team to refine silhouette, construction details, and fit to ensure each style met brand standards.
Collaborated cross-functionally to support the men’s and kids’ lines selecting prints, creating sketches, CADs, and comprehensive tech packs to create a cohesive collection across all categories.
Swim USA, Ralph Lauren Division | Designer
Women’s Swim & Beachwear
Oct. 2020 — Sept. 2024
Developed seasonal designs and concepts through market research, trend analysis, and created prints and new styles specific to each brand.
Collaborated with pattern makers, sample makers, and tech designers to ensure proper fit and construction from prototype to final production.
Created detailed sketches, technical drawings, and 3D renderings to communicate concepts to overseas factories and team members.
Partnered with marketing and merchandising teams to develop brand-aligned assets such as lookbooks, line sheets, and promotional visuals that supported product story telling.
GAP | Assistant Designer
Women’s Knits & Logo
Sept. 2018 — May 2020
Created line sheet template implemented across all women’s categories and oversaw all organizational charts and BOMs.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including merchandising and production to ensure design integrity and maintain product deliveries.
Conducted trend research, analyzing market preferences and target audience in collaboration with concept teams.
Prepared and created detailed technical sketches, tech packs, and specifications for garment construction.
PRISCAVera | Design Freelancer
Collection
Feb. 2018 — Sept. 2018
Supported creative director on entire product life cycle from concept development to sketches and through final production.
Worked directly with local manufacturers and suppliers to source materials, monitor quality control, and ensure timely delivery.
Assisted in organizing runway shows and photo shoots.
Levi Strauss & Co. | Tailor
Denim
Sept. 2016 — June 2018
Created custom hand-drawn chainstitch embroidery and implemented custom design elements such as distressing and patchwork.
Fit, measured, and altered denim garments to client’s specifications
Executed alterations, such as hemming, tapering, and reconstructing denim garments.
CONTACT
rachellee221@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Pratt Institute
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Fashion Design
SKILLS
Concept Development
Fitting & Garment Construction
Tech Pack Creation
PLM & 3D Software Expertise
Textile & Print Design
Cross-functional Collaboration
Fabric & Trim Sourcing
Adobe Creative Suite