Fashion

Sr Fashion Designer

Fashion & Apparel

Fashion Designer with experience as Creative Director, Product Developer, Merchandiser and Technical Designer at the Management Level. Designs ranging from Development to Final Garment, including Contemporary, Junior and Missy, Better Market, Bridal and Couture.
Skills
Leadership Skills
	Inspired Leadership, Management, Excellent work as a Creative Team Leader
	Strong work ethic. Self-motivated, deadline-driven, team player 
	Excellent attention to detail, Strong Organization, and Time Management skills
	Strong Contemporary Aesthetic with Good Color Sensibilities 
Technical Skills
	Proficient in Sketching, Hand Sketching, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop,  Excel, Microsoft Word, PDM, PLM, Full Circle
	Tech packs, Product packs, Sample Making and Fittings 
	Knowledge of Knitting Techniques, Layouts, Yarns, Fabrics, Garment Construction, Pattern Making, Finishes, Yarn Construction, Properties, and counts. Stitch construction and gauges, and machinery used in factories 
	 Trim sourcing 
	Fluency in English and Spanish

Responsible for overseeing the entire product development process from conception to launch, which includes market research, design, sourcing, fabric management, prototyping, and testing. 
Work with clients assigned to design services on developing their designs from initial concept ideation and pre-production. 
Conduct intake meetings with each assigned client to ascertain and review the overall needs of each project, provide input to clients, and inform them of their options and choices. 
Provide creative guidance and branding vision to Emerging Designers to develop their collections. Prepare clients' designs for development and production, and translate clients' ideas into tangible designs. 
Create initial project decks, mood boards, logos, flat drawings, design concepts, and any other visual assets needed for each project. Offer sourcing services, with a focus on fabric and trim sourcing, identifying fabric yields and quantities, and establishing pricing and availability of goods. 
Provide Fabric Management services, including Fabric Printing, Dye, and Wash. Manage project timelines and budgets; giving them an understanding of market trends, customer insights, and technical capabilities to develop innovative and successful products. 
Collaborate with the Pattern Makers team to translate customer needs into product concepts and specifications. 
Oversee the prototyping process, ensuring designs meet technical feasibility and functionality. 
Manage several projects simultaneously and generate sample POs.

Product Development Manager/ Fashion Designer

Create concise comments and communications to factories.
Lead the entire fit process from 1st prototype to final fit approvals.
Keep approved samples for reference and fit history.
Built technical packages in PLM.
Responsible for uploading spec adjustments and grade breaks.
Update grade rules according to the style with company standards.
Pattern adjustments with pattern maker if needed.
Used Adobe Illustrator to develop construction pages and technical schematics for workmanship.
Work with designers to resolve issues and realize their vision.

Sr, Technical Designer Apparel

Design and develop multiple lines for customers like Forever 21, The Buckle, Burlington, Sears, K-Mart.
For the Juniors, Missy and kids market's
Design knits and woven for the following categories: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, sets, bathing suits, underwear, and sweaters.
Worked with an overseas sample room to develop the line.
Source for fabrics and trims with overseas and local vendors.
Create Tech packs with sketches, fabric information, sewing constructions.
Manage a Team of textile designers to create prints for the line.
Manage a graphic designer to create Line sheets for the line.
Shop for inspiration online and on the local and overseas markets.
Present the line to customers

Develop technical specifications; communicate fit to vendors for corrections and approvals at the development and production stage. Establish and maintain standards for minimum spec requirements, including construction. Provide complete and articulate fit comments. Manage and facilitate the communication of all information necessary to create the garment.  
Analyze garments to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.  
Facilitate the fit session on a live model and/or mannequin. 
Collaborate with designers, supervisors, and partners to ensure the desired product is achieved while retaining the production schedule.
Ability to correct patterns as needed for the best possible fit.
Review grading and offer solutions to the technical team on any grading issues. Make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size and make adjustments for smaller or larger sizes.  Apply established grade rules to approved styles.
Create new grade rules that complement the established grade rules and the style being graded.
Analyze tech packs for accuracy and completeness. Complete design specification package, including a flat sketch with measurements, construction details, measurement specifications with appropriate tolerances.
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Freelance Fashion Technical Designer

•	Assembly of tech packs for production stage on PLM systems
•	Develop technical specifications including measurement specs, grading and construction details
•	Lead all fittings for Import and domestic Production stage, PP samples, T.O.P  samples and Stock , record accurate measurements and fit notes on spec sheets
•	Analyze garments to determine compliance of spec, construction, fit and design intent
•	Daily correspondence with import factories sending and tracking comments and follow up on prototypes
•	Update tech packs after each fitting illustrating pattern corrections and style comments using, PLM systems, Illustrator and Photoshop
•	Act as point of contact for vendors answering fit, spec, pattern, trim and construction questions


Sr. Fashion Technical Designer/ Production Coordinator

Created and Release Tech packs in PDM sistem
Created a Sample evaluation Page, BOM page and Label and Packing page
Conducted Fitting with fit model, review Samples 1st Sample, Shipment sample for production
Make Comments and corections with photos and graphics on PDM
Comunicate with factory and ensure Samples come on time 
Manange an  Assistant 

Sr. Fashion Technical Designer for BCBGeneration

Designed and developed Sweaters for the line
Researched Trends for the Season
Developed and Created New Ideas and Sketches for Seasonal Concepts
Sourced for Novelty Yarns 
Developed Knitdown swatches 
Shopped the Market for Styling and Trend Research and adapted to the Company needs
Acted as Liaisonbetween design room and overseas factory
Conducted Fittings with Fit Model and Production Team to ensure Quality of product
Coordinated Sample Requests

Head Fashion Designer

Designed and developed Sweaters and cut and sew knits for the line
	Researched Trends for the Season
	Developed and Created New Ideas and Sketches for Seasonal Concepts
	Created Tech Packs and Product Packs, Production.
	Shopped the Market for Styling and Trend Research and adapted to the Company needs
	Traveled to China  to work  with Factories for  new development
	Sourced and Recruit Factories for Product Development
	Acted as Liaison between design room and overseas factory 
	Conducted Fittings with Fit Model and Production Team to ensure Quality of product
	Coordinated Sample Requests from Sales & Marketing

Head Designer

Designed and developed cut and sew knits for multiple labels including company and private labels
	Handled  and sourced all development of yarns, fabrics,  colors, prints, and patterns
	Created CAD sketches  for presentation boards, tech packs and product packs
	Shopped the market for styling and trend research, in the US and Europe
	Coordinated Technical Design Team, conducted fittings with fit models and production to ensure quality of product
	Acted as Liaison between design room and overseas factory 
	Worked with the merchandiser to present new lines

Head  Fashion Designer/ Product Developer

Designed and created Concept of a new line of contemporary cut and sew knit tops and dresses
Created sketching, detail sketches, tech-packing (pro-proto stage), correction proto samples, presentation board etc patterns, specs, tech packs and prototypes
Shopped the market for styling and trend research, in the US and Europe.
Created Color and concept for the Season and shopped the market for new ideas
Created original embroidery ,fabric textures and knitwear techniques
Conducted fittings with Fit Model and Production to ensure quality product
Created line sheets & color cards
Traveled to Peru to source fabrics and recruit factories to develop product
Acted as liaison between design room and overseas factory.
Coordinated sample requests from sales & marketing etc
Conducted meetings with the Merchandising team to present new line

Creative Director/Designer Product developer/ Technical Designer/ Merchandiser

Designed and developed over 700 styles per year, including knitwear, cut and sew knits, woven blouses and dresses
Handled all development of yarns,  prints, and patterns
Created Color and concept for the Season
Shopped the market for styling and trend research, in the US and Europe
Developed private label for stores such as Nordstrom's, Dillard's, and Anne Klein, Boston Proper, White House Black Market, Cache
Managed a team of 3 assistant designers
Created CAD sketches  for presentations board, specs and Tech packs 
Conducted Fittings with Fit Model and Production to ensure  quality  product
Acted as Liaison between design room and factory
Conducted meetings with the sales team to give them full knowledge of the collection

Design Director/ Head Fashion Designer 

Creative & Technical Design)
Designed and developed knitwear, knit wear techniques, hardware, cut and sew knits and woven blouses
Handled all development of yarns, colors, prints, and patterns
Created CAD sketches  for presentations board, specs and Tech packs 
Shopped the market for styling and trend research, in the US and Europe
Coordinated Technical Design Team, Conducted fittings with fit Model and production to ensure quality of product
Acted as Liaison between design room and overseas factory 
Traveled to Asia to establish relationships with new factories regarding product development
Conducted meetings with the Merchandise team to present new line

Senior Fashion Designer

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Arturo Vera: Sr Fashion Designer in west Hollywood, CA

Arturo Vera

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