Danas Daoud: Apparel Designer/Senior Technical Designer in Chicago, IL

Tailored / Knits / Evening / Sportswear / Swimwear

• Design women's contemporary clothing line for wholesale • Directly sell to boutiques such as P.45 in Chicago • Source fabrics through domestic and international vendors • Create all patterns and specs for development of high end tailored garments • Showcase clothing line in fashion shows such as StyleChicago.com's The Art of Fashion and Project Ethos • Manage social media content on Facebook and Instagram to create buzz • Network with industry professionals and fashion savvy shoppers to increase reach

Collaborated with design team on high-level product launches to design and pattern innovative concepts that will service the demands of uniforms through fabrication and manufacturing while still addressing current trends and fashion. • Created technical specification packages that included: illustration, flat sketch with measurements, construction details, sewing instructions, and trim sheet • Ensured that design integrity & original concept is met throughout the entire product development process • Provided construction details and measurement charts • Created first and production patterns for a variety of direct-sale markets, specializing in cocktail and tailored segments. • Worked directly with on-site and off-shore sample hands on first samples and production, as well as technical designers and merchandising.

• Attended fittings involving design prototypes • Created first and production patterns for a variety of direct-sale markets, specializing in cocktail and tailored segments. • Evaluated samples & communicated changes to factories/vendors • Tracked & monitored sampling process • Digitized patterns for compatibility with AccuMark

*Designed corporate apparel programs for various hotels, casinos and airlines, such as Virgin Airlines, The Knickerbocker Hotel, Kimpton Hotels and Revel casino. • Studied brand identity of client and helped translate that into clothing that supported the desired image • Styled models for catalog photo shoots

• Oversaw the production process and made sure it was cost effective • Ensured that timelines are met while meeting quality standards • Supervised and motivated a team of 300 workers, including 6 supervisors