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Technical Designer

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Handle development lifecycle from sketch, fabric/trim approvals, lab dips, tech pack creation, fit approvals from proto
to final TOP approval for multiple product lines
•   Work with designer and patternmakers to create tech packs with detailed sketches and specs, including front and back sketch, construction details, illustrations, materials, trims and hardware
•   Lead fit sessions and partner with design, and patternmakers, assuring models & samples are in place to maximize
styles fit
•   Provide Technical direction to the factories on corrective actions by utilizing, digital photos, written comments,
reviewing patterns and making pattern corrections from factories and patternmaking.
•   Resolve and communicate with domestic and overseas suppliers within the development and production timelines
•   Spec samples, examine garment construction to ensure quality and fit from proto to TOP
•   Maintain development of WIP and all product review/approval files.

•	Developed complete Tech Packs with flat sketches, detailed specifications, fabrications and BOM
•	Handled and oversee product development cycle from sketch to tech pack creation, fit approvals, proto to final bulk
approval
•	Created flat sketches and made modifications, including front and back sketch illustrations, prints, construction
details, materials, trims and hardware
•	Took customers inspirations and ideas to bring design for the customer in Private Label
•	Researched current trends; bring in new ideas through competitive shopping, runways, style websites
•	Placed print files on cad designs, review sizing and placement of artwork for line sheets
•	Approvals on fabrics, trims, hardware, embellishments, LD, and S/O
•	Maintained design records and ensures line sheets are up to date
•	Managed photo samples and editorial samples and hand off to accounts
•	Responsible for preparing and managing fit sessions, assuring samples have detailed fit comments
Orange, Ca. 92867	teresa3338@sbcglobal.net

•	Identified and resolved fit and correction issues with a solution to correct, resolve and communicate fit and construction issues to overseas factories within the development and production timelines
•	Prepare and manage packages to international factories
•	Enhanced fit and quality through review of customer comments, competitive analysis, and conducting fit sessions
•	Ensured the organization of design spaces, fabric library and samples

Associate Designer/Tech Designer

•	Participated in fittings and collaborate with tech designer and designer to communicate all fit comments to vendors.
•	Research of seasonal trends, colors and raw materials for new development
•	Worked with trim suppliers to develop trims for all product categories.
•	Assisted with creating Tech Pack revisions
•	Tracked all approvals of lab-dips, fabric, trims, strike offs, fit sample, pre-production samples and TOP's
•	Created and maintain Bill of Materials for each style in the line
•	Assisted with compiling samples for tradeshows, photo shoots, etc.
•	Maintained daily development communication with factories and the internal product team.
•	Assembled all necessary files (tech packs, specs BOM, art, etc.) and distributed the complete development packs to the assigned vendors for development
•	Tracked all development of assigned categories and make sure that all parties are staying on calendar
•	Maintained development tracking sheets and all product review/approval files
•	Worked with design and tech design team to review prototypes, sales samples, PP's and TOPs for fabric, color, design,
fits, etc.
•	Communicated with the production team regarding any potential issues that might affect timelines and quality.

Jr. Product Developer

•	Communicated with overseas vendors on all production process to ensure quality and maintain deliveries
•	Reviewed, commented and approved lab dips, trims, and bulk fabric for production, meeting quality and color
matching standards
•	Tracked all approvals of lab-dips, fabric, trims, fit sample, pre-production samples and TOP's
•	Prepared, maintain and review WIP daily
•	Entered and manage purchase orders to send to overseas agents and maintain the arrival date and open units.
•	Passed 1st fit/PP and TOP samples over to technical designer for fitting and comment
•	Managed sample request from sales or customers
•	Reviewed and monitored weekly shipping schedule

Production Coordinator

Communicated with design, pre-production and production to coordinate and track progress of prototype production
and final TOP
•   Assisted technical design and partner with patternmakers to manage tech packs with specs, construction, and fit
comments to safeguard the quality of the original design
•   Supported technical design with measurement of fit sample garments
•   Communicated with overseas factories for construction standards and development of final TOP
•   Assisted with private label specification guidelines and grading
•   Maintained and manage reports on ETA's and deadlines of final TOP

Asst Tech Designer

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Teresa Gomez: Technical Designer in Orange

Teresa Gomez

The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising