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Apparel Development Manager, Designer, Technical Designer

Licensed Tattoo Artist

Top Management

Experienced Apparel Technical Designer/product developer/designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Fashion Illustration, Retail, Photo Shoots, and Sketching, entry to 3D. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) focused in Apparel Design from The Art Institute of Portland.

• Tracking, organize samples, Run Fittings
• Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and fit intent- all categories
• Establish how to measure standards, manage spec/graded specs for all categories
• Review all samples based on submitted tech pack
• Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories
• Manage quality control requirements and standards
• Follow up with vendors on samples to ensure timely arrival in our office for fittings and key seasons
• Source new product requests while keeping with brand integrity and quality
• Source vendors for each product/category as needed & requested
• Confirm and track materials, color standards, lab dip, S/O, and technical details for each style
• Understand the product creation process from design hand off to production
• Establish/ create TPs, new CADS/ Design standards to ensure all team members understand and can work harmoniously while keeping consistency • Assign and manage tasks to Jr. Technical Designer/Product Developer
• Assist in lab dip and S/O approvals

Development Manager

• Create new development tech packs
• Run Fittings
• Measuring Garments
• Manage fit and construction process for all categories
• Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs 
• Manage quality control requirements and standards
• Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories 
• Work closely with design and production
• Responsible maintaining samples
• Creating/Updating sketches
• Approve lab dips
• Responsible for sample organizing

Lead Technical Desinger

• Manage and oversea all production from Domestic to International
• Creating/Updating sketches
• Create new development tech packs
• Run Fittings
• Measuring Garments
• Manage fit and construction process for all categories
• Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs 
• Manage quality control requirements and standards
• Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories 
• Responsible for maintaining samples
• Approve lab dips/fabrics/trims
• Shopping
• Manage and maintain weekly production updates
• Responsible for sourcing new materials/trims/vendors
• Keeping cost sheets
• Making payments via C/C, check, Paypal, Alibaba
• Creating POs
• Responsible for Coordinating with shipping agents for overseas goods

Production Manager/ Product Designer

• Manage fit, construction process and develop samples for all outerwear and non-technical apparel 
• Review all tech packs completed by designers prior to submission
• Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs
• Manage SMU projects
• Coordinate new feature proto development with factories
• Hire and manage interns and freelancers
• Manage quality control requirements and standards
• Communicate visual/fit comments effectively with factories/independent contractors on development and approval of styles
• Meet with vendors during trade shows
• Work closely with design, marketing and sales 
• Responsible for receiving, maintaining and

• Create new development tech packs
• Responsible for logging in samples/sample organizing
• Communication with vendors
• Creating and sending out fit list
• Assisting with fitting and fit comments
• Measuring Garments
• Working closely with Designers, Product development, and Merchandising 
• Updating sketches

Assistant Technical Designer

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Licensed Tattoo Artist in Portland, Oregon

Coco Lucero: Apparel Development Manager, Designer, Technical Designer Licensed Tattoo Artist in Portland, Oregon

Coco Lucero

Flathead Valley Community College

The Art Institute of Portland