Alexander Donald

PGG is an end-to-end agency for apparel and soft accessories, offering design, development, production and freight services.

-Worked directly with creative director/CEO Kyle Ng in the creation of all seasonal collections and quickstrike projects -Oversaw design and development for every cut and sew product across all categories (outerwear, tops, bottoms, bags - technical + lifestyle) for 72 annual product launches -Created initial sketches, CADs and color ups for every cut and sew product across all categories (outerwear, tops, bottoms, bags – technical + lifestyle) -Oversaw quality evaluations and communicated with vendors regarding workmanship/construction issues -Produced all cut and sew tech packs -Oversaw fittings to ensure initial concept is maintained throughout proto stages -Managed lab dip/strikeoff approvals -Managed cost negotiations with domestic and international vendors -Sourced fabric for all cut and sew products -Managed development WIP for both domestic and international production -Organized design and development process through Backbone PLM system

-Coordinated with factories/dye houses/etc with regards to sampling, dye shrinkage, etc -Calculated yield for Pre-Spring 2023 denim patchwork denim project, using Adobe Illustrator to establish marker -Researched sizing and materials for upcoming bambino collection (kids’ wear) -Sourced Los Angeles based deadstock and overstock fabric suppliers for upcoming bambino and exclusive collections -Conducted quality control on AW22 knitwear -Adjusted various callouts on CADs -Established new vendor relationships -Familiarized myself with bulk production procedures and BOM inventory -Maintained and organized studio

Intern within design and merchandising teams of men's division for Nordstrom Product Group (NPG). Design: -Created three new concepts for NPG brand Treasure & Bond -- Summer 2022 -- in woven category and presented to NPG leadership team. Items were designed using design director's design and color deck for SS22 as foundation -Items: -Button down shirt -Short sleeve denim shirt jacket -Cropped pleated chino trouser -Participated in collab meetings between product development, technical design, and design teams -Participated in 3D design processes in VStitcher, a 3D apparel design software -Attended daily huddles and daily management system meetings Merchandising: -Assembled competitor pricing sets and compiled images in the following categories: -LS Woven tops -SS Wovens -Polos -LS Knits -Core Tees -Sweaters -Fleece -Blazers -Denim -Casual Pants (+45 Dress) -Shorts -Swim Trunks -Outerwear -Presented research on competitor pricing analysis for YA (Young Adults) in preparation for Spring 2022 -Shadowed assortment reviews and costing meetings (for design and merch) -Attended daily leadership huddles and daily management system meetings

-Managed and oversaw prospect lists for priority artists and events such as Made In America and Tidal X, among others -Assisted in the creation and maintenance of artist one-sheets, including Big Sean, HAIM, and Calvin Harris among others -Sent outreach letters to brands on behalf of artists such as Kaskade and HAIM to establish partnership opportunities -Brand research in key branding categories -Designed, curated, and organized the 2018 Roc Nation Summer Classic ---Charity basketball game attended by major recording artists, celebrities, and premier athletes ---Organized artist performances before, during and after event ---Organized in-game programming and brand integration -Created branding deck and pitch to managers of major Roc Nation Latin artists including Mozart la Para and Farina -Worked with branding department on various initiatives such as music video integration, tour sponsorship, event integration, digital campaigns, overall brand ambassador opportunities

Concentrated in south Indian Karnatak vocal performance and Konnokol