Harmony Hartnell: FREELANCE TECHNICAL DESIGNER (CONTEMPORARY / DTC) in Los Angeles

• Created and managed technical packs for in-house brands Re.Purpose and Desert Dreamer. • Measured all incoming samples from factories for Re.Purpose and Desert Dreamer. • Maintained quality and fit consistency from development to final production. • Prepared and lead fit sessions for Re.Purpose notating all fit changes and updated each tech pack. • Worked with Product Development team to ensure product was produced to design standards. • Identified standard fit for Re.Purpose and Desert Dreamer. • Clearly communicated with the dye factories to ensure correct finish. • Assisted in developing garment finishing techniques with each factory. MERCHANDISER • Researched, analyzed, and presented future trends in graphics and dyes for the Junior market for clients such as Nordstrom, Urban Outfitters, PacSun, and Zumiez. • Assisted Sales Team in meetings with clients such as PacSun, Urban Outfitters, Zumiez, Tilly's, and Windsor. • Attended trade shows and vendor meetings to stay abreast of industry trends • Reviewed our online merchandise at Urban Outfitters, PacSun, Tilly's, and Zumiez to ensure categorization, imagery, copy, pricings, site placement and promotional tags were accurate and met brand standards. TECHNICAL DESIGN INTERNSHIP • Assisted Design team in updating Tech Packs. • Measured incoming PP and TOP samples from factory. • Assisted Product Development team with sample management and factory communication. • Screenprinted DTG samples for factory references and private clients.