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I have had the opportunity to work in several different areas of the apparel industry. I really feel my heart belongs to the technical side of the apparel industry. I am consistently trying new things with my own designs, and also take on product development freelance jobs ranging from custom projects to individuals wanting to start their own lines to helping current designers with sourcing and technical illustrations and tech packs. I believe there is so much to learn and I love to challenge myself and get better in my industry.

• Reviewing of current lines to develop line extensions and discuss development of new styles to add to current lines

• Report status of all projects and issues to Product Development Manager on a daily basis to ensure all product deadlines are met

• Review new styles with CEO and Product Development Manager to understand vision and concept

• Create and complete technical sketches for all silhouettes to be developed

• Create and maintain specs and size grading for Women’s, Men’s, and Youth products

• On-going communication with factories and respond to any technical questions

• Conduct fittings and document necessary changes. Communicate changes to factories on new    development from fitting and request new fitting samples

• Measuring and recording dimensions of both WIP and pre-production samples

• Approval of TOP and Production Samples

• Maintaining organization of all WIP and pre-production samples

• Development of new fabrics and colors for new products and line extensions through communication with factories to get desired color. Assist Product Development Manager in final approval of color/labdips for new products

•Travel to MAGIC twice a year to attend sourcing, learn more about upcoming trends, and attending seminars.

•	Communicate with factories and respond to any technical and QC issues.
•	Measure and record dimensions of samples.
•	Assist and conduct fittings with Technical Design Manager and Designers.
•	Record updates and changes during fittings to relay to the factories.
•	Upload Fit, PP, and TOP comments and approvals through WFX.
•	Meet with Women’s and Girl’s designers for seasonal and monthly handoffs of new product.
•	Create and maintain specs and size grading for Women’s and Girl’s lines, which includes knits,        wovens, sweaters, and swim.
•	Provided final specifications to factories upon fit and production approval.
•	Maintain sample room.
•	Attend weekly calls with main factory to discuss any fit and design issues.

Technical Designer

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Catherine Lane: Product Development / Technical Design in Salt Lake City, UT

Catherine Lane

Savannah College of Art and Design