CURTIS-JEROME   Designer                                    562.212.4829

www.curtisjerome.com                                                  c.jerome@verizon.net

 

A well-rounded individual, with 20 years experience in Fashion Design and Graphic Arts, a strong interactive ability, able to negotiate through difficult situations, resolving conflicts creatively and meeting the tightest of deadlines.  Eager to be challenged, he is looking for a company that will use all that he brings to the table in a position of responsibility and creativity.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

OWNER/ DESIGNER/ ARTIST                                                                         1987-Present

C. Jerome Designs, Long Beach CA

á       A private design house catering to specialty projects and small line development

á       Created original designs for private clientele

á       Responsible for entire package; patterns, fit, sample, art work and final product

 

DESIGNER/ ART DIRECTOR                                                                          2007

E. M. Hall Apparel Company, Los Angeles CA

á       Start up Better Bridge Company

á       Developed line from sketches through to samples

á       Created first patterns and established fit

á       Developed all art and logos and created catalogue

 

DESIGNER/ ART DIRECTOR                                                                          2002-2006

Enigma Manufacturing, Los Angeles CA.

á       In charge of Junior, WomenÕs, MenÕs, and KidÕs Collections

á       Oversaw patterns, first samples, and worked production fit

á       Developed line sheets and catalogues for print

á       Worked directly with silk screeners and provided separations

 

DESIGNER/ ART DIRECTOR                                                                          2000-2002

Free to be Me/J. Buzz, Los Angeles CA

á       A small start up Women, Junior, and Kid Company

á       Developed line and supervised sample room

á       Created art department and set standard for line sheets

á       Created graphics for silk screening and provided separations.

 

ART DIRECTOR                                                                                              1993-2000

L. A. Movers, Los Angeles CA

á       A large Women, Junior, and Kid Company.

á       Established art department and brought in computers for future growth

á       Introduced and developed layouts for line sheets and presentation boards

á       Worked directly with silk screeners on new techniques and production approvals

 

DESIGNER                                                                                                      1989-1991

L. A. Novelty, Los Angeles CA

á       A hand painted and embellished T-shirt line

á       Head designer in charge of new techniques and color matching

 

EDUCATION/ TRAINING

á       Studied at Brooks College in Long Beach for Fashion Design

á       Home Economics major at Ca. State Long Beach

á       Studied design and construction under L. A. based designer, Andrew Otero