Monica Abraham: Designer in Yorba linda, CA

>Researches and creates Color, Concept, and Trend. >Creates concept boards and development direction to share with buyers. >Communicates with buyer consistently to develop optimal product. >Conceptually designs and develops seasonal collections: assessing fabrications and trims for each garment. >Develops novelty fabrications with vendors overseas: Using photoshop to better communicate adjustments and to develop market correct fabrics. >Directs prints and works closely with the graphics team. >Works with overseas vendors to develop garments in their entirety (360 Method). >Works with pattern makers, sewers, production managers, and the fit team to develop the correct product for market and production. >Leads design presentations, meetings, and fitting concerning the collection. >Manages a small team to ensure timely development of the line by delegating and adhering to a time and action calendar.

>Eye for Fabrication and Trims >Created Tech Packs for China Direct, while communicating with Vendors overseas to ensure sample development and completion. >Collaboration and communication >Worked with Pattern Makers and sample sewers to execute samples. >Designed for the Young Contemporary, True Jr., and Missy Costumer. >Managerial & Organizational skills >Conceptually Designed pieces in their entity. >Worked with different printing methods: Sublimation, Digital, and Wetprints. >Innovation and Problem solving >Generating Technical Flats and CADs using Illustrator and photoshop. >Meetings with Trim, Fabric, and Printing vendors. >Zealous/ Positive Fervor/ >Creating pattern call-outs with the appropriate specs of the fit model. Professional Integrity >Cost effectively works with fabrics to assess their ability for each garment.

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