Fashion

Lifestyle

Costume design

Cosplay

3d print design

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With broad experience surrounding the fields of clothing and costumes, I come with strong skills that contribute to my understanding of design, construction, and fit. There is not much that I haven’t touched in the design process during my two years at Amaryllis Apparel, including researching and sketching designs, making tech packs, collaborating with all departments, and even quality control with finished products. Because we’re a small workforce, my job requirements as Assistant Designer also included a hefty amount of technical design and product development. I was in charge of all my own tech packs, specs, and fittings, as well as assisting on these tasks for senior designers. My experience here directly prepares me for an Associate position, and I have a strong background of incorporating cross-departmental responsibilities in my daily work.

My time at Amaryllis Apparel required me to wear many hats. My ability and eagerness to quickly learn and to work collaboratively across multiple departments directly led to my success in this previous position. I am a fast learner with a desire to always know more, while also being quick on my feet in times of pressure.

I draw my expertise not only from professional experience, but also from my involvement with sewing and design in my free time. Though I know not all designers are pattern makers or sewists, my passion for clothing draws me to explore the building blocks of a garment with my own hands. Making my own patterns and sewing them enables me to fully understand everything that goes into the apparel we design and wear, including construction, fit, textiles, and graphics.


- Two years of design experience researching and shopping trends and pulling design inspiration
- Creating line sheets and flat CAD sketches and keeping records for original designs to assist the design team
- Collaborating with buying, sales, product development, graphic design, and production teams
- Strong understanding of all fabrications, trims, hardware, and materials
- Leading fittings alongside and presenting new designs to cross-functional teams
- Creating tech packs and taking specs of all original designs
- Requesting and approving print swatches, graphics, and lab dips
- Advanced technical knowledge of fabric, construction, finishes, and sewing techniques

Assistant Apparel Designer

 - One year design experience researching bridal trends in a team environment and creating new styles
 - Managed records and division of work of alterations team
 -  Hired and trained all new seamstresses to ensure consistent quality of techniques
 - Lead seamstress of advanced bridal alterations and fittings

Shop Manager/Lead Alterations Seamstress

Find out detailed information about Lauren DeMarti,  in Huntington Beach, CA

Lauren DeMarti: in Huntington Beach, CA

Lauren DeMarti

Amaryllis Apparel

SewCalPros

Santa Ana College

University of California - Berkeley