Technical Designer

Creative & Design

Experienced in the fashion industry with the knowledge of garment fitting, garment construction and Tech Pack preparations. Capable of learning quickly in a new environment and following through with company process. Utilizes innovative concepts with design/technical comprehension. a. Computer proficient in Web PLM/WFX, Illustrator and Microsoft Word Excel b. Knowledge of garment structure/construction, tech pack preparation and specifications. c. Experienced in line development, fitting sessions, attending MDP meetings, updating WIP sample status report d. Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Athletic Wear: Women's/Men's Apparel - Woven Tops/ Knit Tops / Outerwear / Bottoms

• Fitting analysis: Recreating women's line by evaluating the brands target market and proposing a plan.
• Create SRS/PROTO full package development tech packs; includes development detail pg, spec sheet(s),
construction pg.
• Direct live fitting sessions for both women's and men's line.
• Release fit sample comments for all categories within the first 48hrs after fitting
• Responsible for creating standard grading for finalized blocks
• Request and review vendors digital patterns to help with perfecting the fit for problematic styles.
• Measure Protos, Fits, PPS (M and 2XL), Top of production (M and 2XL) samples.
• Respond to daily vendor emails

Senior Technical Designer Design Developer

Women's/Men's Apparel - Woven Tops/ Knit Tops / Outerwear / Bottoms / Denim

• Fitting analysis: Recreating women's line by evaluating the brands target market and proposing a plan.
• Direct live fitting sessions for both Women's and Men's line.
• Release fit sample comments for all categories within the first 48hrs after fitting
• Responsible for creating standard grading for finalized blocks
• Request and review vendors digital patterns to help with perfecting the fit for problematic styles.
• Creating spec sheets and construction pages for upcoming deliveries
• Work closely with the production team to maintain a timely matter delivery schedule
• Measure Protos, Fits, PPS (xs-3xl), TOP's (xs-3xl) samples.
• Inspecting full size runs for styles with issues before proceeding to top of production


• Review SGS 100% inspection report and incorporate with PPS comments - demand charge-back when necessary •
Arranging fitting sessions by communicating with model on a weekly basis

Fitting Analysis/Technical Designer

Men's Apparel - Woven Tops/ Knit Tops / Outerwear / Bottoms / Denim (Main Label/ Collaborations/ Babylon)

• Create Proto full package development tech packs; includes development detail pg, spec sheet(s), construction pg,
label guide pg, shipping instructions - update BOM
• Release fit sample comments for all categories/lines within the first 48hrs after fitting
• Spec and prepare samples before fitting; keep track of garment history to call out during fitting
• Work hand-in-hand with Design Director in fittings with live model
• Release grading for all PPS samples - once approved
• Review fabric quality, trims, pantone colorways and artwork strike offs and mock-ups for production approval
• Respond to vendor emails on a daily basis.
• Attend weekly (MDP) meetings; based on WIP sample status report (in excel) for all deliveries/styles.

Design Develop/Technical Designer

Women's Apparel - Woven/Knit: Halston-Evening Gowns, Halston-Heritage, Halston-
Readyto-Wear;

• Create SRS/PROTO full package development tech packs; includes development detail pg, spec sheet(s),
construction pg, label guide pg, shipping instructions - update BOM
• Create costing tech packs.
• Work with TD Director and Design Director in fit sessions on live model
• Release fit sample comments within the first 48hrs after fitting (approved/not approved), SRS, Proto, Fit Samples.
• Release grading once 1st   fit sample has been approved for production
• Supervise assistant and associate technical designers; Track and manage their workflow - Assist if necessary •
Collaborate with cross-functioning teams to ensure garment information is up to date
• Respond to vendor emails on a daily basis.
• Track and monitor execution to time-and-action calendar

Men's Apparel - Woven Tops/ Knit Tops / Jackets / Sweaters

• Create/develop tech packs for overseas sources (using illustrator/WFX programs)- tech packs include intricate
garment information: bill of materials, sewing construction details, label placement and spec sheets
• Release all in-house/proto sample tech packs for each delivery
• Consistently updating tech packs when changes are made and re-sending to overseas sources.
• Spec and prepare samples before fitting; keep track of garment history to call out during fitting
• Assist in fittings - work hand-in-hand with the pattern-maker
• Release fit sample comments (approved/not approved), PP, TOP, and Shipment samples
• Release graded spec of all approved fit samples after they have been checked by pattern-maker
• Respond to vendor emails on a daily basis
• Keep records to sample statuses
• Attend weekly (MDP) meetings; based on WIP sample status report (in excel) for all deliveries/styles.

Women's Apparel - Woven Tops/ Jackets / Bottoms / Dresses / Denim Jackets / Pants.

• Assist in fittings for all fit samples, call out style information and measurements off spec.
• Release fit sample comments (approved/not approved), PP, TOP, Shipment samples and Stock
• Release all in-house/proto sample tech packs for each delivery
• Update Design and Cost Page, Sewing Construction and Labeling and Packaging Instruction Pages
• Release graded spec of all approved fit samples after they have been checked by grader
• Respond to vendor emails on a daily basis
• Ship out samples to vendors after releasing the tech packs
• Keep track of incoming and outgoing samples
• Keep records to sample statuses
• Attend weekly (PDR) meetings; based on sample status report (in excel) for all deliveries/styles.
• Spec and prepare samples before fitting with the Tech Director, VP designer and VP Production manager
• Ensure all fit samples and shipment samples are approved by due deadline.

Associate Technical Designer

Women's Woven tops/jackets/bottoms/dresses, denim jackets/pants

• Release comments for fit samples (rejected), Shipment Samples and Stock.
• Update/check Design and Cost Page, Labeling Instructions and Packaging Instructions Page
• Release graded spec of all approved fit samples after they have been checked by grader
• Respond Vendor emails
• Ship out necessary samples to vendors
• Keep track of incoming and outgoing samples
• Keep records of sample statuses
• Assist in fittings for all fit samples and call out measurements off spec and necessary information

Assistant Technical Designer

• Establishing a strong client based to exceed sales goals.
• Fabric and trim knowledge, have ability to differentiate qualities.
• Creating a streamline sales tracking system to chart trends among top selling products.
• Maintaining inventory control; processed weekly shipments

Sales Associate

Quality Control Assurance

• Inspecting goods of the specifications requested by the MSO and outside contractors.
• Assuring the cut-n-sew/final pieces meet the required standard qualifications.
• Review Tech Packs, record detected and reporting non-conformities before given to the department.

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Carla Umanzor: Technical Designer in Los Angeles, California

Carla Umanzor

The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise