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Kaelyn Beckcom

Associate Designer

Motivated professional with 4+ years of experience in Apparel Design, actively pursuing long-term opportunities in the European Union. Proven collaborator who brings a positive mindset and adaptability to diverse teams. Determined to build impactful work in global environments across design, production, and merchandising functions.

Experience & Accomplishments

Little Rock, AR
January 2023 – Present

Dallas, TX
May 2022 – January 2023

Remote
September 2022 – January 2023

London, England
May 2022

Dillard’s
Associate Designer, Men’s Sportswear | ROWM, HSM, Outerwear, RTY

â–ª Repositioned HSM brand aesthetic, palette identity, print direction and fabrications while maintaining core identity.
â–ª Granted an additional brand to assist within the first six months of employment.
â–ª Led the creative revamp of outerwear category over multiple brands by redefining visual identity, design direction, and product association modernizing silhouettes, color palettes, and material.
â–ª Reimagined and merged an existing brand, RTY, with its bottoms category into a unified concept, redefining product strategy, visual identity, and market position.
â–ª Analyze sales to create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
â–ª Competitive trend, color, and fabric research to cohesively build refreshed, brand-right monthly collections.
â–ª Sketch/prepare technical packages, bill of materials, and update development tracking sheets with accurate information including sketches, fabric details, and specs throughout the development process.
â–ª Prioritize cross-collaboration by communicating and problem solving ongoing development details to internal and external partners (i.e. production, technical design, manufacturers and vendors).
â–ª Daily tasks include fittings/fit analysis, sample construction evaluation, trim/color approvals.

Finley Shirts

Assistant Designer, Womenswear

â–ª Create and adjust patterns/designs to evolve the brand within the target market.
â–ª Support design development from concept to production, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
â–ª Assist in fabric and trim sourcing, managing materials to meet production timelines.
â–ª Evaluate garment fit and balance to ensure optimal wearability and aesthetic.

Aurigemma Collective
Assistant Designer, Men’s Sportswear

â–ª Lead new design direction for the brand image while prioritizing the target market.
â–ª Execute flat sketches and trend decks to present creative direction.
▪ Collaborate closely with clients to translate their vision into trend-right designs.​

Zandra Rhodes
International Internship Award

â–ª Assisted in the design, hand sketching, and development of ready-to-wear collections.
â–ª Supported garment construction and alterations under Zandra’s guidance.
â–ª Designed for additional collaborations such as Poppy Lissiman and Piers Atkinson.
â–ª Conducted research on historical references, trends, and textiles to inform design.

Skills

â–ª Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel
â–ª Technical Design: Tech packs, BOMs, flat sketching, specs
â–ª Trend Forecasting: Competitive trend analysis, mood boards, line sheets
â–ª Garment Construction: Trim development, fabric analysis, industrial sewing, patternmaking
â–ª Other: Accessory design, jewelry design, photography, printmaking
â–ª Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, tenacious, punctual, reliable

Education & Internships

University of North Texas - B.F.A Fashion Design 

Summa Cum Laude | 2022

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Finley Shirts - Dallas, TX

In Style Exchange - Arlington, TX

Amberleaf Designs - Austin, TX

Awards & Recognition

Zandra Rhodes Internship

ITAA Eden Travel Award- London, England

FGI Dallas Fashion Design Scholarship & Award Competition

2nd Place – Men’s Sportswear (2022)

Honorable Mention – Women’s Evening Wear (2022)

FGI Student Member

Dallas (2021-2022)

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