Zachary Scott Wertz
ph: 717.829.6684
email: zwertz908@gmail.com
Education
Parsons, The New School for Design, New York, NY January 2014
Fashion Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Experience
Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY January 2017 - Present
Fashion Stylist
· Create ready to wear looks for Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor, & Saks Off Fifth
· Collaborate with different teams within the studio to produce high-quality images for website
· Implemented the standard operating procedure for management of styling props
Zachary Scott Wertz January 2012 - Present
Freelance Designer/Illustration
. · Create custom designs for private clientele
Manage and execute multiple projects at once under tight deadlines
Source and execute production of various projects for clientele of different price points
Westcott, New York, NY Spring/Summer 2013
Design Intern
· Assisted design team in all aspects of business; from concept development through production.
· Styled and photographed eveningwear and accessories for company website and private clientele.
· Communicated with multiple sources for production of garments and accessories
Marchesa, New York, NY Summer 2013
Design Intern
· Assisted design team with embroidery sketching and layouts
· Worked closely with design team to ensure quality of embroideries and design layouts
Skills
Hand Drawing & Illustration, Digital Illustration, Flat Sketching, Spec Sheets, Technical Drawing, Concept/Mood Board Creation, Trend Research, Fabric & Trim Sourcing, Fashion History, Garment Construction, Photo Editing,
Mac & PC platforms, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Google Apps, Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator
Honors
Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
- Senior Thesis Presentation at Chelsea Piers, 2013
Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY
-Gap + Parsons Design Competition, Finalist, 2011
CFDA/ Teen Vogue
-Scholarship Recipient, 2008