L A U R A
K A E H R
425 E. Il l i n oi s S t . · W h e a t o n , I L 60187 · 630 947 4401 · kaehr le@mail.uc.edu E D U C AT I O N
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning Bac helor of Science Degree in Fashion Design ·Emphasis in Consumer Product Development ·Expected Graduation, May 2015
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
A m erican Eagle Ou tfitte rs ·New York, NY Aerie Swim Intern ·August-present ·Worked in the expanding swimwear department of Aerie. ·Took on assistant designer responsibilities including market research, trend analysis, design, fittings, and used PLM skills to create and update tech packs. ·Learned extensively the construction, components, sizing and materials that make up the development and fit of swimwear. A m erican Eagle Outfitter s ·New York, NY Aerie Accessories and Apparel Design Intern ·January-May 2014 ·Worked in Aerie apparel and accessories. Conducted market research, trend analysis and assisted in design. ·Trained and developed proficient skills in PLM software. ·Worked simultaniously in various seasons. Ta rget
·Minneapolis, MN Newborn, Infant and Toddler Design Intern ·June-August 2013 ·Researched white space opportunities within Newborn, Infant and Toddler licensed apparel. ·Created collections for toddler boy and girl including technical flats, illustrative sket ches, print and pattern, and merchandise opportunities. .Collaborated extensively with textile design partner to create a cohesive collection. .Presented concept, process and collection to key stakeholders within Target PD+D.
La nds ’ End
Women’s Wovens Design Intern ·Developed and edited flat sketches in Illustrator. ·Executed assigned tasks by head d esigners efficiently. ·Assisted with displays of collection for company-wide meetings. ·Trained and worked within IPLM for woven designs.
SKILLS
COMPUTER Adobe CS5: Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint Lectra Kaledo: Print, Knit, Weave IPLM/PLM trained
P O RT F O L I O
·www.issuu.com/laurakaehr/docs/portfolio
·Dodgeville, WI ·August-December 2012
DESIGN Trend Forecasting, Technical Drawing Pattern Making, Garment Construction Branding, Merchandising, Displays Problem Solving