Top Talent like Cassondra Justine are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Cassondra Justine Morrison

Creative & Brand Strategist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Founder & Senior Jewelry Designer with Expertise in Trend Analysis and Product Development
Experienced Jewelry Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Rhino, with a strong focus on jewelry design and accessory creation. Proven track record in managing design projects from concept to completion, working with renowned brands and driving innovation in the fashion industry.

Work History

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Senior Jewelry and Accessories Designer

Ettika-Design jewelry collections for both mainline and off-price accounts, ensuring alignment with brand identity, trend direction, and seasonal strategies. -Conceptualize and develop seasonal assortments through trend research, mood boards, and storytelling frameworks. -Create detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including materials, measurements, and construction notes for overseas factory production. -Collaborate closely with factories to manage sampling, resolve production challenges, and ensure quality execution of designs. -Partner cross-functionally with merchandising and product development teams to meet margin targets, pricing requirements, and market deadlines. -Organize and maintain sample inventory, coordinating for internal reviews, market meetings, and photoshoots. -Support private label and exclusive capsule development for key retail partners and off-price channels. -Stay current on fashion, jewelry, and accessory trends to drive innovation and maintain market relevance.
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Founder

Cassondra Justine
J

Freelance Jewelry Designer

Johnny WasJul 2020 - Nov 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mos
L

Associate Jewelry Designer

Lucky BrandAug 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 11 mos
M

Associate Jewelry Designer

Michael KorsJul 2016 - Aug 2018 • 2 yrs 2 mos-Designs Jewelry for Department Stores and Boutiques Worldwide -Creates Illustrator Renderings as well as Technical Drawings in compliance with design standards and project timeline. -Creates 3D drawings and models using Rhino and Keyshot -Communicates with factories overseas via PLM -Reviews prototypes to resolve manufacturing and design issues. -Engages in meetings with Michael Kors teams to coordinate lines among the brand. -Communicates with teams in Dallas to review prototypes and samples.
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Jewelry Director

Batey Rehab Project IncDec 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 2 mos-Preparing and directing jewelry workshops in the bateyes of Barahona, Dominican Republic -Recruiting and organizing volunteers for upcoming trips -Partnering with local jewelers and material suppliers -Engaging in meetings with potential partners -Participating in local events while representing Batey Shop -Sourcing, organizing, maintaining materials and supplies
S

Jewelry Shop Monitor

Savannah College of Art and DesignNov 2014 - Jul 2016 • 1 yr 9 mos-Assisting professors and students with varying projects and tasks -Ensuring equipment is properly maintained -Maintaining a safe studio working environment
F

Jewelry Design Intern

Fossil Group, Inc.Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 • 3 mos-Preparing a design project that was presented to executives at the end of the internship. -Working with Fossil Jewelry Design team on the following: -Created Illustrator Renderings as well as Technical Drawings in compliance with design standards and project timeline. -Created 3D drawings and models using Rhino and Keyshot -Communicated with factories overseas via PLM -Reviewed prototypes to review and resolve manufacturing and design issues.
K

Point of Sale Supervisor

Kohl'sJun 2012 - Jun 2015 • 3 yrs 1 mo-Overseeing and managing employees -Maintaining quality customer service -Meeting sales and credit goals -Organizing nightly financial paperwork
A

Sales Associate

ALDO GroupApr 2012 - Nov 2012 • 8 mos-Meeting sales percentages and quotas -Engaging with customers while providing exceptional service

Education

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GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma2020
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Jewelry, Jewelry and Accessory Design2014 - 2016
M

Missouri State University

Associate's Degree, Metal and Jewelry Arts2012 - 2013
M

Missouri State University-West Plains

Associate's Degree, General Studies2008 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Founder & Senior Jewelry Designer with Expertise in Trend Analysis and Product Development
Experienced Jewelry Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Rhino, with a strong focus on jewelry design and accessory creation. Proven track record in managing design projects from concept to completion, working with renowned brands and driving innovation in the fashion industry.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Cassondra Justine are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Cassondra Justine Morrison

Creative & Brand Strategist
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

E

Senior Jewelry and Accessories Designer

Ettika-Design jewelry collections for both mainline and off-price accounts, ensuring alignment with brand identity, trend direction, and seasonal strategies. -Conceptualize and develop seasonal assortments through trend research, mood boards, and storytelling frameworks. -Create detailed tech packs and spec sheets, including materials, measurements, and construction notes for overseas factory production. -Collaborate closely with factories to manage sampling, resolve production challenges, and ensure quality execution of designs. -Partner cross-functionally with merchandising and product development teams to meet margin targets, pricing requirements, and market deadlines. -Organize and maintain sample inventory, coordinating for internal reviews, market meetings, and photoshoots. -Support private label and exclusive capsule development for key retail partners and off-price channels. -Stay current on fashion, jewelry, and accessory trends to drive innovation and maintain market relevance.
C

Founder

Cassondra Justine
J

Freelance Jewelry Designer

Johnny WasJul 2020 - Nov 2023 • 3 yrs 5 mos
L

Associate Jewelry Designer

Lucky BrandAug 2018 - Jun 2020 • 1 yr 11 mos
M

Associate Jewelry Designer

Michael KorsJul 2016 - Aug 2018 • 2 yrs 2 mos-Designs Jewelry for Department Stores and Boutiques Worldwide -Creates Illustrator Renderings as well as Technical Drawings in compliance with design standards and project timeline. -Creates 3D drawings and models using Rhino and Keyshot -Communicates with factories overseas via PLM -Reviews prototypes to resolve manufacturing and design issues. -Engages in meetings with Michael Kors teams to coordinate lines among the brand. -Communicates with teams in Dallas to review prototypes and samples.
B

Jewelry Director

Batey Rehab Project IncDec 2014 - Jan 2017 • 2 yrs 2 mos-Preparing and directing jewelry workshops in the bateyes of Barahona, Dominican Republic -Recruiting and organizing volunteers for upcoming trips -Partnering with local jewelers and material suppliers -Engaging in meetings with potential partners -Participating in local events while representing Batey Shop -Sourcing, organizing, maintaining materials and supplies
S

Jewelry Shop Monitor

Savannah College of Art and DesignNov 2014 - Jul 2016 • 1 yr 9 mos-Assisting professors and students with varying projects and tasks -Ensuring equipment is properly maintained -Maintaining a safe studio working environment
F

Jewelry Design Intern

Fossil Group, Inc.Jun 2015 - Aug 2015 • 3 mos-Preparing a design project that was presented to executives at the end of the internship. -Working with Fossil Jewelry Design team on the following: -Created Illustrator Renderings as well as Technical Drawings in compliance with design standards and project timeline. -Created 3D drawings and models using Rhino and Keyshot -Communicated with factories overseas via PLM -Reviewed prototypes to review and resolve manufacturing and design issues.
K

Point of Sale Supervisor

Kohl'sJun 2012 - Jun 2015 • 3 yrs 1 mo-Overseeing and managing employees -Maintaining quality customer service -Meeting sales and credit goals -Organizing nightly financial paperwork
A

Sales Associate

ALDO GroupApr 2012 - Nov 2012 • 8 mos-Meeting sales percentages and quotas -Engaging with customers while providing exceptional service

Education

G

GIA (Gemological Institute of America)

Applied Jewelry Professional Diploma2020
S

Savannah College of Art and Design

Jewelry, Jewelry and Accessory Design2014 - 2016
M

Missouri State University

Associate's Degree, Metal and Jewelry Arts2012 - 2013
M

Missouri State University-West Plains

Associate's Degree, General Studies2008 - 2010

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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