Paris, France
Heather is open to new work opportunities
Heather D'Addona is a design professional with over 20 years of experience, working for International brands such as Tara Jarmon, Banana Republic, Elie Tahari, Nicole Miller, and Apostrophe. As a creative head with assured skills in forecasting trends, she brings the ability to create a strong brand identity with a proven track record in promoting company growth. Her experience as an innovative leader managing design teams, sourcing development and working collaboratively, creates unique and brand-right concepts that result in incredible fashion collections.
Open to relocation
Open to Full time or Part time work
Senior Designer Accessories and Ready to Wear
Tara Jarmon Officiel
Feb 2018 - Present
Sr Designer/ Design Studio Manager
Tara Jarmon Officiel
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015
Responsible for concept creation and direction in collaboration with the design team, including fabric research and development, color pallette, embroideries and trims. Design Studio team management, ...
Sr. Designer/ Design Director
Apostrophe
Jun 2009 - Jul 2010
Responsible for creating seasonal concept, color and design direction for collection including fabric research and development, embroideries, trim development, sketching silhouettes Designed all produ...
Creative Director /Design Consultant
Heather Barksdale
Jul 2008 - Dec 2018
Womenswear Design Director and Consultant for international companies such as WGSN, Banana Republic, Ethical Fashion Initiative, and Crème Fraiche NYC. Created original concepts, mood boards and brand...
Sr. Designer Women's Wovens /Women's Knits
Banana Republic, Gap Inc.
Jan 2002 - Jun 2008
Responsible for concept direction and design of dresses, tailored jackets, and skirts Seasonal research and product development through travel to international factories, including fittings, fabric an...
Creative Direction
(Advanced)
Design Direction
(Advanced)
Team Management
(Advanced)
Product Development
(Advanced)
Fashion Design
(Advanced)
Apparel Design
(Advanced)
Leadership
(Advanced)
Accessories Design
(Advanced)
English
Native
Italian
Work Proficiency
French
Fluent
Rhode Island School of Design
BFA
Apparel Design
1994 to 1998
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