1. Suzanne Scheck
115 Harding Avenue— Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: (917) 626-3442 — Website: suzannescheck.com — E-Mail: sscheckdesign@gmail.com
SHS
EXPERIENCE
Sasha Handbags 2016
Designer/Merchandiser, Budget Missy and Junior Handbags and Footwear
• Designed items for brand and customers
• Developed CAD style sheets using Illustrator and Photoshop for Sales Team
• Worked with China office to ensure Quality Control and Delivery of Product
Lucca Chiara 2015-2016
Designer/Consultant, Ecommerce Vegan Handbag business
• Created prints and designed handbags, backpacks and wallets using Photoshop and Illustrator
Creative Sourcing International, Ltd 2015
Designer/Production Liaison, Handbags, Cosmetic bags
• Developed designs using Illustrator and Photoshop
• Responsible for creating tech packs and communicating with factories to ensure accuracy of product
• Created catalogs using InDesign and Sales sheets using Excel programs for PC
Delaware College of Art and Design, Wilmington DE 2012-2013
Adjunct Professor, Fashion Illustration
• Created Syllabus and Summary for class structure
• Taught life drawing courses using fashion figures to teach Fashion Illustration
Freelance Designer/Consultant 2003 - Present
Clients: Disney, Barbizon Lingerie, Bag Bazaar, Accessory Network, Rossetti, Mitzi International, Private Clientele
Products: Handbags, Sleepwear, Active wear, Hats, Faux Finishing, Furniture Resurfacing/Repurposing, Mural painting
• Oversaw all marketing, promotion and design for business
• Worked closely with clients on developing design concepts
• Managed process all the way through final production
• Developed variety of products utilizing various licensees including Disney, Garfield, Looney Tunes, Care Bear, Rainbow Brite
• Created faux finishing and provided Interior Staging for 20+ private clients
Sarne Corporation 1993-2001
Handbag/Accessories Designer/Merchandiser.
• Responsible for product development including sourcing materials and overseeing quality control with Asian factories
• Designed groups such as “Country” and “Bellezza” that received major retail placement in stores such as Kmart and Walmart
Michael Stevens Corporation 1990-1993
Handbag Designer, Dover Kidz and Sereta Divisions
• Managed all phases of product development of handbags and backpacks
• Created overall prints and repeats as well as spot graphics
EDUCATON
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Illustration
Certificate in Computer Technology, Fashion Design
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn NY
Candidate for Masters of Science, Communications Design
SKILLS
Mac / PC, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
Technical Drawing; Sketching; Fine Art Painting; Faux Finishing; Textile Design
Conversational Spanish and German