Christopher Meyer
With over eight years in the fashion industry, I am a designer with a passion for pop culture, trends, and perfecting fit. Focused on staying ahead of trends and leveraging market data to drive design decisions and adapt to evolving consumer needs. Skilled in leading teams, optimizing workflows, and streamlining processes to make the design process efficient and impactful.
I've worked with design leaders, celebrity ambassadors, and merchant teams to bring seasonal concepts to life. I have years of expertise creating inspiration boards, color palettes, and directing denim wash techniques. I’m a strategic thinker who focuses on aligning trends with volume-driving ideas for balanced assortments. My illustration skills and knowledge of garment construction allow me to create precise technical flats and CADs in Adobe Suite. I’m committed to ensuring each product meets top standards of quality, fit, and aesthetics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion / Apparel Design 2017
3.7 GPA
YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund / 2015 Scholar Award
christopher.a.meyer@outlook.com
Dakota Blue for Blue Planet
senior DESIGNER • junior’s DENIM
sept 2023 - present
• Launched a trend-focused brand for young women by conducting market research to shape the brand identity in alignment with consumer demand, resulting in a 20% increase in new national retail accounts for Blue Planet over six months
• Collaborate with the CEO, Creative Director, and Sales teams to create strategic merchandising plans and optimize designs based on sales data and customer feedback
• Lead fabric, wash, and surface design R&D, working directly with a global network of suppliers across Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to maximize production strengths and capabilities, delivering cost-effective, on-trend products
• Manage the design team and multiple design projects simultaneously, creating customized timelines and action plans for each to ensure clear direction, on-time delivery, and a seamless, efficient development process
PACIFIC SUNWEAR
DESIGNER • WOMEN’S DENIM
JAN 2023 - SEP 2023
• Conducted comprehensive market studies and competitive assessments to identify design opportunities and create seasonal concepts aligned with emerging trends in streetwear and runway styles
• Led the women’s denim design team through the entire product development process, from initial concept creation, technical sketching, and tech pack development to prototype reviews and final production approvals
• Leveraged sales data to optimize the product assortment, quickly adapting designs based on market feedback, resulting in a 3% increase in inventory turn rate for the following season
• Implemented new fit categories and styles based on consumer insights and competitive analysis, leading to the introduction of several key items that contributed to an increase in brand relevance
• You can find a sample from my work at PacSun HERE! And see my Interview Project HERE!
LC Lauren Conrad FOR Kohls
assOCIATE designer • Denim, JAckets, KNITS, and Bottoms
Jan 2017 - JAN 2023
Promoted from Assistant Designer to Associate Designer in November 2018 for driving category growth through a strategic approach and maintaining product integrity through vendor shifts.
• Developed bottoms growth strategies in collaboration with the Design Director, Senior Designer, and Merchandising Partners; leading to sales growth of 30% year over year
• Led presentations in milestone meetings and celebrity partner touchpoints to highlight and connect volume-driving ideas with key trend details
• Organized competitive fit benchmarks to introduce emerging fits, resulting in the launch of 5 new key item programs that contributed to an increase in sales and brand relevance
• Led production oversight through strategic COP shifts, maintaining fit and quality standards while leading vendor transitions, ensuring seamless changes that had a positive impact on customer perception and increased product sell through by 2% weekly
• You can check out samples of my work from LC Lauren Conrad HERE, HERE, or HERE!
MUDD BRAND FOR Kohls
Design intern • sweaters, knit and woven tops
june - aug 2016
• Drew technical flats and rendered CADs and illustrations in Adobe Suite Programs
• Worked extensively in a PLM system to manage strike offs, lab dips, knit downs, trim submits, and shade band approvals
• Requested samples and pre-development components through the PLM system
Weissman's designs for dance
Design intern • DANCE WEAR AND RECITAL COSTUMES
JUNE - Sept 2015
• Presented new costume designs to the CEO and executive leadership team during milestone meetings
• Created a digital fabric library to reduce discrepancies in CAD fills during sketch and line reviews
• Drew technical flats and rendered CADs and illustrations in Adobe Suite Programs