Christine Goldstein
Pasadena
Summary
Innovative Senior Designer skilled in visual communication, digital illustration and concept development. Excels in solving complex design challenges through strategic thinking and collaboration. Delivers commercially compelling collections in fast-paced environments, leveraging industry-standard design software to create impactful visual narratives.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Designer
FAM Brands/ Rock Fit LLC
Bell
07.2020 - Current
- Created seasonal lines and presentations tailored for sales teams and buyers.
- Executed technical design and fit specifications across multiple projects.
- Produced CAD work with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to communicate design concepts clearly.
- Developed visual communications for projects and presented them to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.
- Provided creative direction and design guidance to junior designers, enhancing team output.
- Sourced and developed new products with factories, enhancing production efficiency and design quality.
- Generated insightful reports through trend analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Conducted competitive shop analysis to identify market opportunities for product development.
Designer
FAM Brands
Bell
07.2008 - Current
- Led design initiatives for ladies sportswear in club accounts.
- Collaborated with licensors to align designs with brand DNA.
- Oversaw approval submissions and ensured compliance with licensor requirements.
- Utilized design software to create high-quality visual presentations.
- Coordinated with development team for smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, integrating feedback into final products.
- Simultaneously managed multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery of design assets.
Stylist
Bebe
Brea
05.2007 - 07.2008
- Provided personalized styling consultations for clients
- Created and arranged visual displays to showcase products effectively
- Met and exceeded weekly sales goals
- Collaborated with team to achieve sales targets
- Managed appointment scheduling for wardrobe consultations
Education
Associate of Arts Degree - Merchandise Product Development
FIDM / The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, Ca03-2008
San Diego State University
San Diego, Ca05-2006
Skills
- CAD design
- Technical specifications
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
- Trend analysis and design research
- Creative design layouts and presentation skills
- User experience design
- Visual communication and creative direction
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- Color theory application
Additional Information
- Advanced expertise in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Seasonal collection presentations
- Creative direction presentations
- Capsule collection strategy
Timeline
Senior Designer
FAM Brands/ Rock Fit LLC
07.2020 - Current
Designer
FAM Brands
07.2008 - Current
Stylist
Bebe
05.2007 - 07.2008
Associate of Arts Degree - Merchandise Product Development
FIDM / The Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
San Diego State University