1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Minor in Print Design
Philadelphia University
1982 – 1986
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, New York
Graphics and Product Design
Art Institute of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
OWNER/ACCESSORY DESIGNER/VISUAL MERCHANDISER
Kim Michie Studios/ 8/2008-Present
Kim Michie is an International Brand sold in hotels, spas, yoga studios and boutiques. Locations
are London, New York, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Aspen and Naples, Florida, Anthropologie and
Cambria Cove Catalog (A division of Hallmark)
 Managed a creative team of assistant designers, sample sewers, marketing team in
charge of promotional events and trade shows. Effectively worked with customers
during trade shows and selling products. Utilized exceptional customer service skills
to attract and retain high-value customers.
 Research color trends, develop styles, source trims and work closely with domestic
factories during production seasons
 Develop and manage website for retail and wholesale customers
www.kimmichie.com
 Stylize models and prepare for photo shoots. Photograph models and product for
website and promotional campaigns.
 Managed a small retail store in Doylestown, PA. Duties included retail sales
merchandiser with a strong focus on product planning. Organizing and arranging
visual product displays to optimize sales, attract higher traffic volume and forecast
future trends
FREELANCE DESIGNER AND ILLUSTRATOR
Kim Michie Studios/1/1996-8/2008
Collaborated with the following Design teams. Lilly Pulitzer in the early phases of reviving the
brand, Adrienne Vittadini, Ralph Lauren, Jones New York, Liz Claiborne, Ann Taylor, LOFT,
Macy’s Corporate, Good Lad, Heirlooms, Flapdoodles, The Children’s Hour
 Researched, designed and developed products by classification from concept through
execution.
 Created sketches of proposed concepts and designed and graphed sweaters,
embroidery designs, layouts, and graphics for screen printing
 Developed color stories, presentation boards and croquis for line sheets
 Assisted with approval of all lab dips ensuring color consistency within the brand
 Demonstrated the ability to evaluate color using specified evaluation procedures
with consistent accuracy, executed approvals for assigned lab dips under super-
vision of head colorist.
Fashion & Accessory Design
Visual Merchandising
Management
Product Design
Color Expert
Technical Skills in Sewing
Team Leadership
Project
Planning
Illustration
Sales and Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Professional Profile
Award winning Fashion Designer/Visual Merchandiser and Artist with experience in all
aspects of women’s wear, children’s wear, accessory design and sales. Hard working with a
strong technical background, a solid fashion sense and passionate about customer service.
Pursuing a career in a challenging and creative environment that will effectively utilize
artistic, problem solving and innovative skills. Kim has been demonstrating over 25 years of
experience in the professional field as a problem solver, skilled manager and team player.
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ExperienceEducation
Expertise
F A S H I O N D E S I G N E R/ V I SU A L M E R C H A N DI SE R & A R T I S T
610.304.5185
kimhmichie@yahoo.com
Philadelphia, PA

2. Product Design
Visual Display Merchandiser
Lab Dip Corrections
Presentation Boards
Technical Skills in Sewing
Website Design
In Yahoo, WIX & Shopify
Watercolor and acrylic painting
Greeting Card Designs
HEAD CHILDREN’S WEAR DESIGNER
Eagle’s Eye Corporation/6/1990-6/1996
Proven to be an effective leader managing assistant designers, freelance designers providing
direction and encouraging teamwork. Grew the children’s wear line from 4 million to 20
million in 6 years
 Won Children’s Wear Designer of the Year in Atlanta, GA
 International travel to India, Portugal, Korea and Hong Kong twice a year to develop
products and worked with factories from first prototypes to production
 Researched seasonal trends and themes and concepts for boy’s and girl’s clothing
line. Designed silhouettes for each season including sweaters, knits, prints and
graphic designs. Managed specs for the children’s line and handled all fittings
 Developed color stories and presentation boards for Eagle’s Eye line. Helped
coordinate the models during the photo shoots for the company catalog each season
 Worked on the visual displays in the Main Line Eagle’s Eye retail location
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER FOR JUNIOR DIVISION
Macy’s Corporate/6/1988-6/1990
 Collaborated with the head designers researching, designing and developing products
for the junior customer
 Worked on visual displays at various times in the Times Square Macy’s Store
 Created sketches of proposed concepts and assisted design team in creating themes
and story boards for client presentation
 Researched color, print and trend sources and selling history. Managed samples and
artwork libraries to provide relevant information and materials for artwork
development and concept creation
 Assisted Design and Development team to prepare technical specifications for
factories. Assisted with the approval of all lab dips ensuring color consistency within
the brand
FASHION AND TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR
Jones New York/6/1986-6/1988
 Worked in the Art Department illustrating all technical drawings for Jones New York,
Anne Klein, Casper Suits and Designer, Rena Rowan
 Worked with several designers on visual displays in the New York Showroom
 Designed and developed salesman sample books for each brand and season
 Created sketches of proposed concepts and presentation boards for client
presentation
CO-OP ASSISTANT FASHION DESIGNER
JG Hook/1985
 Worked in the Philadelphia and New York Design offices assisting the head knitwear
designer in all aspects of sweater and knitwear designing
 Creating embroideries for knits. Designing and graphing sweaters
 Presentation boards, lab dip corrections and sketching
WWW.KIMMICHIE.COM
LINKEDIN: KIM MICHIE
TWITTER: KIM MICHIE DESIGNS
PINTEREST: KIM MICHIE & KIM MICHIE COLLECTIONS
CHILDREN’S WEAR DESIGNER OF
THE YEAR IN ATLANTA, GA
1995
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Manna on Main Street
Lansdale, PA
Serving the homeless
One80 Place
Charleston, SC
Cooking for the homeless
Upper Dublin Lutheran Church
Art director/teacher for vacation
bible school for five years
Experience continued
K|M
Technical Skills
Extra
610.304.5185
kim@kimmichie.com
Philadelphia, PA