Annette Vazquez is a design professional working in fashion accessories, handbags, SLGs and soft goods categories.

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For over a decade, she has driven product design for licenses, private clients, & house brands. She is experienced in designing profitable on brand products for both commercial and luxury markets. Ideation, sketching, trend forecasting, & design processes are all areas of strength for her. She has a special interest in mentoring young design talent to motivate & foster future team growth and in sustainable design practices. 

 

In her freelance practice, Annette collaborates with clients to develop a creative vision that aligns with a brand's seasonal fashion direction, ensuring consistent aesthetic integrity. She execute's strategic visions that prioritize customer needs while achieving sales and profit objectives, leveraging technical expertise to identify opportunities and develop product assortments. She is proficient in design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop,& Microsoft Office and Excel for communication and organization. 

 

Annette holds BFA degrees in:

 

(1) Illustration from School of Visual Arts 

 

(2) Accessories Design from the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York.

 

Additionally, she has completed footwear study abroad programs in the U.K. at London College of Fashion.

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Annette is currently based in New Jersey.

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