About Em
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. My name is Em Kinville, a menswear designer based in New York City.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, I spent some time at the University of Wisconsin- Madison before moving to New York City to complete my Fashion and Textile Design Degree at the Fashion Institute of Technology - NYC.
My fashion career has taken me to many different places where I am grateful to have learned so many different skills in the industry!
Beyond fashion, I have a deep love of baking, as well as reading and doing puzzles. Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy viewing my body of work!
Proficiencies
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Browzwear 3D
Optitex 3D
CLO 3D
Ned Graphics
Gerber Accumark Pattern Making
Procreate
Career
My sewing skills stood out at FIT, as well as my knack for pattern-making, and I spent much of my time at my first job in the atelier at 3.1 Phillip Lim apprenticing the pattern-makers as well as taking weekend FIT courses in order to become proficient in Gerber Pattern Making suite, all while helping manage the atelier workflow and fit schedules.
Before completing my degree, I interned for Polo Ralph Lauren on the mens knits team, and returned to Ralph Lauren after some time at 3.1 Phillip Lim. I managed all core programs including color palettes and prints, as well as supported the rest of the knits team with many programs including 2018 Olympics Uniforms, Polo Hi-Tech, and Polo Terrain, to name a few.
I shifted gears end of 2018 to test my skills at a sustainable fashion start-up, where I supported with design for a variety of clients, including Krost NY, Day Won, and Everlast. I took the lead on all pattern-making for all brands, as well as pattern-making and designing the company's first private-label brand.
Having then already had knits and athletic wear experience under my belt, I took an opportunity to shift into woven shirts with moving to Perry Ellis, where I have been ever since, in charge of all Perry Ellis Collection Men's woven shirts, as well as swim.
Beyond my full-time jobs, I have always been game for a freelance project - Zero Waste Daniel, Bode, and Eastside Golf as some notable clients.
I pride myself in my work ethic, my quick understanding, my presentation skills, and my can-do attitude. Send me an email at emkinville@gmail.com if you think you are in need of me!