Kaelyn Beckcom
Associate Designer
Fashion designer passionate about creating market-driven designs that balance creativity and commercial appeal. Skilled in trend analysis, technical design, and end-to-end product development in Men’s and Women’s apparel. Proven collaborator across design, production, and merchandising functions.
Skills
● Design Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Excel
● Technical Design: Tech packs, BOMs, flat sketching, specs
● Trend Forecasting: Competitive trend analysis, mood boards, line sheets
● Garment Construction: Trim development, fabric analysis, industrial sewing, patternmaking
● Other: Accessory design, jewelry design, photography, printmaking
● Soft Skills: Detail-oriented, tenacious, punctual, reliable
Experience & Accomplishments
Little Rock, AR
January 2023 – Present
Dallas, TX
May 2022 – January 2023
Remote
September 2022 – January 2023
Dillard’s
Associate Designer, Men’s Sportswear | ROWM, HSM, Outerwear, RTY
● Analyze sales to create brand-right, commercial designs that reflect the conceptual direction/business strategy.
● Competitive trend, color, and fabric innovation research to cohesively build brand-right monthly collection deliveries.
● Understand Timing & Action calendar to achieve all tasks effectively and timely with an acute attention-to-detail enabling the ability to anticipate potential issues.
● Effectively present developed concepts/samples by month for sourcing and review.
● Communicate ongoing development details to internal partners (i.e. Production, Tech, Merchants) and vendors.
● Prepare technical packages and update development sheets with accurate information, including sketches, fabric details, and measurements.
● Pursue professional development opportunities, including training, mentoring interns, and speaking at student and retail events.
● Other daily tasks include fi ttings, collaboration with designer and buyer, bill of materials, sample construction comments, trim/color approvals, packaging.
Finley Shirts
Assistant Designer, Womenswear
● Support design development from concept to production, ensuring quality and brand consistency.
● Assist in fabric and trim sourcing, managing materials to meet production timelines.
● Evaluate garment fi t and balance during fi ttings to ensure optimal wearability and aesthetic.
● Assist with photoshoots and digital content creation for marketing initiatives.
Aurigemma Collective
Assistant Designer, Men’s Sportswear
● Lead new design direction for the brand image while prioritizing the target market.
● Execute flat sketches and trend decks to present creative direction.
● Collaborate closely with clients to translate their vision into trend-right designs.
Education & Internships
University of North Texas - B.F.A Fashion Design
Summa Cum Laude | 2022
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)
