Charniece White: Full Package Technical Designer & Pattern Maker (Fit Technician) in Los Angeles, CA
Charniece White
Full Package Technical Designer & Pattern Maker (Fit Technician)
Los Angeles | United States
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Fashion
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Streetwear
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CFW Patterns
Full Package Technical Designer & Pattern Maker (Fit Technician) | 04/2016 - Current
• Compile information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, grading and trim into fit comment documents and spec sheets
• Create complete patterns with detailed pattern cards and garment specifications from reference sketches, store bought samples and photos utilizing Gerber and Microsoft software
• Trouble-shoot potential production issues to resolve before samples are made for aesthetic and cost purposes
Byer of California
Technical Designer/Pattern Maker | 12/2015 - 08/2017
• Created and maintained proto through TOP patterns from design sketches that ensured samples met design’s intent on styling, fit and construction
• Effectively ran fittings and adjusted patterns as per designer and merchandiser requests
Topson Downs
Technical Designer/1st Pattern Maker | 02/2014 - 03/2016
• Provided fit comments that included technical direction on how to improve the fit and construction of a garment for overseas factories using Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft
• Updated tech packs and patterns with any requested design changes that impact standards, cost or aesthetics from the samples and communicated such changes with factories
Halston Heritage
Assistant Production Pattern Maker | 02/2012 - 02/2014
• Assisted with making and adjusting patterns using Gerber software
• Completed sewing instructions for tech packs and reviewed and updated BOMs and fabric/trim sheets with design team
Education history
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Associates of Arts | 2012 - 2014
Spelman College
Bachelor of Arts | 2007 - 2011
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