CREATIVE DIRECTION, APPAREL DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN
DQM NY
2007 - 2017
Creative director and lead designer for sneaker boutique and streetwear apparel brand DQM New York from 2007 - 2017. Built the brand from a few ‘shop tees’ into a fully-fledged apparel business distributed to fashion and streetwear boutiques worldwide.
Designed a complete men’s apparel and accessories collection including cut and sew garment design, graphic t-shirts and fleece, hats, bags, and trims. Managed technical design and production of cut and sew garments and graphics. Created tech packs and size spec sheets. Created and maintained relationships with wide variety of domestic and overseas manufacturers and vendors to produce seasonal collections. Managed visual branding, fabrics, samples, and trims libraries, as well as production budgets.
Designed collaboration projects including sneakers, apparel, accessories, skateboards, and their packaging, with brands such as Nike, Adidas, Vans, Girl Skateboards, Incase, Huf, Journal Standard, Mark McNairy, and Casio.