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Apparel designer and patternmaker with strong technical skills and extensive project management, product development and people management experience.  You can find samples of my work at https://marinmillare602.myportfolio.com/

Developed first patterns for men's and women's apparel based on design sketches and technical specs using Gerber Accumark PDS
Graded and prepared patterns for production
Evaluated garment fit on model and adjusted patterns as needed
Collaborated with sample sewers to improve patterns for efficient production

Pattern Maker

Freelance design and development for outerwear collections
Created specs, including technical sketches, measurement and grading specs
Managed relationships with 3rd party clients, updated design and construction details as per client requests
Sourced fabrics and managed lab dips

Freelance Design and Development

Patterned and graded outerwear styles for production using Optitex PDS
Standardized fit specifications and created fit blocks
Patterned made-to-measure custom outerwear using Optitex Modulate
Virtually prototyped garments with Optitex 3D Modeling
Collaborated with sample sewers to improve patterns for efficient construction
Created production markers and calculated yields for specs

Owned product development for technical outerwear styles
Developed spec packages, including technical detail sketches, BOMs, measurements and grading, sample evaluation and apparel construction details
Worked with team athletes to incorporate feedback in designs
Improved fit by conducting  fit sessions with models
Communicated with overseas  factories for style development including technical construction details and status tracking

Technical  Design Engineer

Designed 50 pc children's line for Spring '12, including outerwear and lifestyle pieces
Selected fabrics and developed trims for children's line
Developed specs and new grading standards for children's line
Developed men's and women's outerwear for third party clients

Product  Development Assistant

Assisted in design of casual and performance outwear
Created detailed sketches for line reviews and technical specs
Updated specs including BOMs, sketches, and measurements in WebPDM
Reviewed color lab dips and communicated results to overseas contacts
Assisted with prototype fittings, and updated specs with fit and design changes

Outerwear Assistant Designer

Created client patterns from sketches or existing prototype garments using Lectra
Created technical specifications with sketches for client garments using PLM system
Digitized patterns for grading and pattern modification
Assisted patternmakers in fit sessions

Patternmaking Assistant

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Marin Millar: Designer in Seattle, WA

Marin Millar

Colorado College

Monterey Institute of International Studies

Seattle Central Community College