EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Apparel Design and Production Management
Auburn University | 2020 – 2023
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design and Production Management, where I gained hands-on experience in fashion illustration, garment construction, textiles, and design development—from concept to final production. This program strengthened my technical skills, creativity, and understanding of the full design process, including attention to detail, collaboration, and project management.
Minor: Integrated Global Studies
Study Abroad, Italy | JSB Human Science Program
SKILLS
Apparel Design • Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) • OptiTex • CAD • Technical flats • Spec sheets • Tech packs • Sample Development • Fashion Illustration (digital & hand-sketched) • 3D rendering • Pattern-making • Draping • Sewing (industrial & hand) • Garment construction • Manufacturing coordination • Concept development • Textiles • Trim selection • Fabric sourcing • Material application • Trend forecasting • Color theory • Digital repeats • Textile & Print design
Awards & Recognitions
Best In Show: Senior Collection Design Project (Auburn Fashion Show, 2023)
Best In Show: Capstone Design Project (Auburn Fashion Show, 2022)
Featured in Auburn Circle Spring Edition Magazine (2022)
Gamma Phi Beta Chapter Awards: Ideal Member Awarded "Sunshine Chair"
EXPERIENCE
Berta NYC Inc. | Bridal Specialist
Aug 2023 - Mar 2025
Curated on-the-spot (hand and digital) illustrations for clientele to visualize custom designs and collaborated with the alterations team to ensure the fit, finish, and quality standards of custom bridal gowns, enhancing my understanding of garment construction and production processes.
Led content creation and social media strategy for Berta NYC’s Instagram, growing the account to 150K+ followers.
Designed and curated marketing assets for runway shows, Bridal Fashion Week, in-store events, and trunk shows—including brochures, digital ads, Instagram graphics, and printed signage.
Coordinated and assisted with styled shoots, showroom events, and model castings.
Generated $100K+ in bridal sales in under 5 months through personalized styling.all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want.
Letta Young, with love | Freelance Designer
Oct 2021 - Present
Collaborated with clients to design custom garments tailored to their individual preferences.
Managed end-to-end of the design process, from concept development to final garment construction, including sketching, digital illustrations, fabric selection, sample creation, and fittings.
Spanx | Freelance Sample Coordinator
Mar 2025 - June 2025
Managed showroom samples by organizing, labeling, and tracking inventory—significantly reducing shoot prep time and improving efficiency.
Prepped and pulled looks for style-outs, editorial, PDP, and catalog shoots.
Assisted stylists on set and collaborated with the production team to ensure shoots ran on schedule and met high visual standards.
Developed a digital inventory system to organize the stylist closet.
IKTO | Apparel and Brand Designer
May 2023 - Nov 2023
Spearheaded the development of the brand’s first apparel product and original logo, establishing a cohesive identity for a startup brand.
Managed the full product lifecycle from sample to production, ensuring seamless communication and coordination with international vendors.
Directed product development, from fabric selection to comprehensive tech packs.
Berta NYC Inc. | Alteration & Showroom Assistant Internship
May 2023 - Aug 2023
Assisted with fittings and alterations, gaining hands-on experience in couture garment construction.
Managed inventory, coordinated showroom operations, and maintained organization to support the alteration team.
Designed and illustrated custom bridal pieces for clients, enhancing the brand’s creative assets.