Josh Stevens

Menswear Designer
e: josh@joshstevensnyc.com p: +1.513.265.1521 w: www.joshstevensnyc.com

EDUCATION
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY Fashion Design: Menswear A.A.S., 2011 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH Communication/Public Relations B.A., 2007

EXPERIENCE
Mike & Carol Trotta, Cincinnati, OH Tailoring Apprentice, Nov 2011 - Present Assisted 3rd-generation, Italian master tailor, Mike Trotta, with every aspect of creating a bespoke garment, from the measuring and fitting, to the manufacture of the garment using hand-tailoring skills. Diagnosed fit issues and personally completed complex and highly precise alterations on bridge and designer RTW suit jackets, trousers and shirts, under close guidance. Saks Fifth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Personal Stylist, Jan 2012 - Present Sold designer/ contemporary merchandise through a full years retail business cycle. Styled male and female clients. Provided sales feedback to vendors based upon customer reactions to collections. Theyskens' Theory, New York, NY Design Intern, May 2011 - Nov 2011 Created/maintained all technical illustrations for R11, SS12 and PF11. Worked with Olivier Theyskens to gain comprehensive knowledge of draping and fitting on live models. Researched/proposed different menswear ideas to incorporate into the line. Implemented interactive fit comment sheets using Excel that connected production and design, adding great efficiency to sample development. David Chu Design, New York, NY Design Intern, Jan 2011 - May 2011 Worked with design team to create line sheets, tech packs and mood boards for FW11 and SS12. Catalouged fabric samples and reviewed lab dips for accuracy with design director. Attended fit sessions and took detailed notes regarding changes to specs. Arbitrage, New York, NY Freelance Designer, Jan 2010 - May 2011 Collaborated with company President to design a ten-look collection, which received excellent reviews from American and Chinese press. Managed a small team to execute an original customer phone follow-up process, leading to increased sales. Designed mens woven shirts for FW10, three of which were put into production.

Skills
Tailoring Garment alterations Fit issue diagnostics Advanced hand-sewing Patternmaking Software (Mac and PC) Illustrator Photoshop Kaledo NedGraphics Excel Powerpoint Acrobat Pro Language French (Basic)

Additional Experience
CFDA Awards, Volunteer, 2011 FIT vs. Parsons Fusion Fashion Show, Designer, 2011 FIT Menswear Club, President, 2009-2010 FIT Cross Country and Track, 2009-2010