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0-5 years of experience
Designed and created the junior and plus size New Diamond fit jean in 2008, increasing sales 15%.
- Prepared initial specifications for various prototypes and facilitated fit sessions.
- Actively built relationships with co-workers and business partners to ensure effective workflow.
- Managed sample corrections by translating detailed evaluations for fit samples, including sketches, photos and fit comments to agents and manufacturers.
- Collaborated with designers to interpret and clarify design concepts; this ensured correct development of initial specifications.
- Researched and analyzed industry trends and conducted fit comparisons with business partners based on findings.
- Mitigated an 80% expense increase by requesting additional responsibilities eliminating the need to hire new staff.
0-5 years of experience
Primary technical design member of Limited Brands planning and strategic development team for enterprise PLM software and technology upgrades. Served as SME, provided industry knowledge, process support and product development insight to international teams and global partners. Generated critical design decisions vital to fitting and production for Top-10 panties, shapewear and hosiery. Created detailed, timely and accurate fit comments; leveraged photos, sketches and pattern drawings for domestic and overseas vendors.
- Served as PLM SME for technical services department; collaborated with corporate learning and development team to virtualize international training for new and existing employees.
- Supervised technical design SMEs, guided creation of global corporate training and development website.
- Developed and launched new line of shapewear including cut and sew, seamless and cupped pieces that greatly exceeded plan sales.
- Distinguished with two Global Team Awards for increasing sales and success of panties program.
6-10 years of experience
Owned construction and fit details of product from inception to store delivery. Conducted fittings and communicated pattern corrections to overseas offices/suppliers. Developed and maintained detailed product packs with specs, construction, and fit information through corporate retail link system, with keen eye on corporate calendar. Maintained brand identity through fit, styling, and consistent construction specifications. Ensured maintenance of design intent for size 0-3M through 5T by revising grading.
- Analyzed competition and evaluated most current construction trends for baby apparel.
- Identified shrinkage problem through wash experiment and presented to raw materials team which resulted in revised SOP for fabric testing.
- Lead presentation for 2011 Corporate Goals for the Technical Design Department.
- Represented the Technical Design team for the Children’s Miracle Network Charity fund raiser.
0-5 years of experience
Generated technical specification packages through WEB PDM to integrate work flow from cross functional teams for each style from development through final production stage
- Maintained fabric dye, wash, and print standards through color rendering and sample comparison
- Conducted 5+ fit sessions per week working simultaneously on 2 size models
- Executed departmental draping and pattern making – Performed 25+ drapings and created 40+ patterns for denim and outerwear seasonal flow needs
- Developed technical illustrations and freehand illustrations to aid international vendors in construction expectations
- Analyzed grading to meet sizing needs
- Maintained departmental workflow for 3 internal team members
0-5 years of experience
Collaborated with buyers to develop 100 styles per season for the women’s sportswear line.
- Prepared design packages with technical drawings, construction, fabric, color and fit specifications.
- Conducted weekly fit sessions with models and prepared reports to ensure the quality of the J.Jill brand.
- Approved construction details and fit of samples for final production.
- Established a style library with computer sketches to streamline the development process.
6-10 years of experience
Assisted and collaborated at live fittings for all sizes; missy, petite and woman
- Responsible to make corrections after the fitting and send comments on time to the factories
- Reviewed and approved garments for production and made sure that sample meets design lines, trimming and spec as requested
- Revised graded specs to meet the company’s grade rules
- Confirmed that trim page showed trimming as approved by design and trim department
- Communicated with the factories in order to troubleshoot any issues and review their suggestions with the Senior Tech
0-5 years of experience
Technical Designer
- Women’s wovens: tops, jackets, outerwear, and dresses.
- Coordinated fit schedule with Designers, Merchants and Product Development.
- Evaluated & recorded fit issues and reviewed pattern corrections.
- Created and maintained Karat CAD specification packages throughout the fit progress.
- Draped new styles and sent pattern tracings offshore, to develop first proto samples.
- Supervised a sample room with three sewers and one cutter.
0-5 years of experience
Created, designed, and revised part and assembly models using CATIA V5 for Boeing 787 Fwd Section 41 and USMC heavy-lift helicopter fuselage programs
- Supported Production System Efficiency Investigation and Implementation groups for cost-savings initiative
- Coordinated efforts with Engineering and Boeing daily via conference and individual contact
- Completed Functional Tolerancing & Annotation, Enovia attributes, and Bills of Material for team packages
- Compiled info to create Design Work Statements and presentations for customer needs
0-5 years of experience
Children’s apparel company distributing in North America with design, sourcing, and sales departments located in New York City. Parigi’s brand portfolio includes Puma, DKNY, Baby Phat, Phat Farm, and others.
- Developed initial specifications to ensure brands fit and construction maintained company standards.
- Performed technical analysis of garments including fit, construction, and overall design aesthetics.
- Communicated fit comments with overseas offices daily.
- Managed sample approval system from Proto to Fit to Production samples.
- Conducted fittings with both live models and manikins.
- Assisted in transition to Product Life Management systems.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for Outerwear, Shirts, Underwear and Accessories
- Managed a staff of one associate and technical designer
- Analyzed fit samples from development to all production stages and conducted fit sessions
- Submitted fit comments to factories and adjusted pattern corrections
- Developed technical packages (PDM and Web PDM) with flat sketches
- Wrote and sketched “How to measure” manual for [company name], standardizing the way of measuring the garments across the company
- Recipient of [company name] President “Award for Excellence 2000”
6-10 years of experience
Developed & communicated initial technical fit & specification requirements using Web PDM, for Men’s, Ladies, Junior’s & Kids Divisions, based on buyer requests
- Managed/Executed garment fit process from 1st sample through to bulk production, in an average of two fits samples or less
- Clearly & accurately communicated descriptions of construction, detailed sketches, measurements using Web PDM & Adobe Illustrator CS5 diagrams, which minimized confusion/questions from Asian vendors
- Initiated Pattern Grades for Production Process
- Tracked all Fit samples, using Excel spreadsheets & presented clear status reports at weekly production meetings
0-5 years of experience
Supported design and technical development teams in creation of footwear product.
- Evaluated and analyzed samples to ensure quality and construction standards would meet the expectations of the customer.
- Resolved product issues while improving fit and quality through facilitation of fit wear tests.
- Compiled customer feedback and recommended product updates based on findings in order to consistently ensure only the best product makes it to the sales floor.
- Expanded product line by executing on trend assortments. Researched marketplace to gain insight into current trends, inspiration and product opportunities.
0-5 years of experience
Men’s Collection (all categories), Big and Tall, woman’s wear -Missy, Plus and Petite
- Established all men’s wear blocks/ fit standards, grade rules for men’s collection and Big and Tall.
- Reviewed line focusing on product make
- Created technical sketches and proto size specs
- Conducted all men’s wear fittings
- Analyzed the garment fit/constructions
- Daily communicated with the factories, sent comments, specs, graded specs
0-5 years of experience
Executed the technical design process from development to final pre-production approval.
- Produced technical packages containing product specifications, detailed construction information, trimmings, and labels for multiple production resources.
- Evaluated samples for fit and construction, recording all technical details and communicating discrepancies/ approvals to vendors/ factories.
- Scheduled and participated in fit sessions on live model and / or mannequin to review garment appearance with Product Development team and Merchants.
- Rendered technical sketches to illustration garment construction details.
- Worked closely with Product Development, Merchandising, Quality Control and vendors to ensure that standards, delivery and integrity were upheld.
0-5 years of experience
Worked with a team; creating and maintaining specifications for infant and toddler clothing.
- Created and maintained highly cost sensitive production construction, quality & safety points for all garments
- Fit and maintained construction standards for all garments. Fittings conducted on forms or live models thru to production stage.
- Communicated with multiple international factories on all pattern, spec and construction corrections
- Created production tech packs for all garments that include technical sketches, measurements & all construction points
- Communicated internally and efficiently with costing, design, and production departments to ensure the desired garments are produced accurately and in compliance with the time and action calendar.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared technical packages for women’s tailored career separates, casual woven, and denim in plus sizes based on direction from design and merchandising teams.
- Wrote specifications and selected block patterns based on fit requirements of each style.
- Provided direction to sourcing regarding cost targets and coordinated technical aspects of communicating with various factories to achieve product goals within timelines.
- Arranged fit sessions with in-house models and communicated fit comments to factories
- Ensured adherence to development calendars by tracking status, completing all tasks according to schedules, and following up with design, merchandising, and sourcing as appropriate.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed new lines seasonally in partnership with design and buying teams
- Managed the fit and quality of each garment to maintain brand integrity throughout the production process
- Created comprehensive tech packs for vendors; specs, grading, detailed sketches, construction, trims, findings
- Reduced lead times by initiating and implementing a standardized system of writing tech packs Daily fit sessions with a live model and mannequins; provided vendors with fit and styling reviews and corrections through written, verbal and visual instruction
- Increased sales by introducing new fits for an extended range of body types, worked with patternmakers to evaluate and revamp sizing and brought this project to life
- Mentored peers and junior associates in all facets of our industry – viewed as the “go to” person for direction and advice
0-5 years of experience
Moved into the position to be the single voice to organize communication between a specific market vendor and the Buying teams for all Urban all women’s apparel categories.
- Communicated new styles and fit changes to the vendor throughout the entire product cycle.
- Worked with the buying teams to develop styles which conveyed the brand aesthetic
- Determined appropriate points of measure, grading and tolerance levels.
- Partnered with the vendor to receive quality, cost effective garments.
- Conducted live fittings and communicated fit changes through corrected patterns and sketches.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for development patterns, graded garment measurement specifications, and marking instructions – refining the prototype sample pattern, and existing patterns.
- Responsible for the accuracy of patterns and specifications. Applied all necessary adjustments to meet finished garment specifications within tolerance.
- Worked with all internal departments during development cycle to ensure completeness of patterns, specifications, sample garments and to follow objectives and timelines for products.
- Developed the Finished Garment Specifications for all graded sizes as indicated in style set up, including tolerances, before and after wash measurements if applicable, grade pattern to meet garment measurement specifications.
- Conducted fittings on live models to determine fit corrections.
- Provided technical direction on corrective actions needed to bring fit samples to specs. Modified grading guidelines after fit approval.
- Reviewed the fit and construction of garments including all prototype samples within development and production timeline.
0-5 years of experience
Called out any discrepancies that may affect the fit of a garment such as garment construction or fabric quality and came up with a solution that would solve the fit issue without increasing costs.
- Corrected patterns sent by factory and applied fit corrections to patterns to meet spec.
- Communicated with overseas factories to ensure that the garment was properly constructed and the logistics of the overall manufacturing process went according to protocol.
- Scheduled and conducted fit sessions in a timely and efficient manner with the design director and associate designer
- Issued grade rule for junior and plus styles
- Analyzed quality control issues that the production team found and reviewed the problem in order to come up with a solution
0-5 years of experience
Provided assistance to the Production manager in cut and sew and sweater lines.
- Implemented sample corrections and pattern revisions as needed.
- Contributed to product development and fittings for the active line, assisting Designers.
- Coordinated with Designers and Production Manager to fit concept samples.
- Generated garment specs and garment layouts as needed for company projects.
- Verified and issued final corrected specs, grading, and trim sheets to vendors.
- Performed evaluations of stock garments and sent related comments.
0-5 years of experience
Assigned Product: woven tops, dresses, jackets and knit bottoms
- Product development: assigned specs to create meeting and shoot samples from flat sketches
- Scheduled and lead all fit meetings
- Implemented and distributed sloper patterns with core vendors to yield consistent fit
- Conducted training sessions in distribution centers, for workforce
- Evaluated product through customer feedback and reduced return rates
0-5 years of experience
Created technical package for six different garments
- Compiled information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, stitch, and trim into fit comment document
- Accurately measured garments to identify any fit issues
- Collaborated with designers on fit construction and problem-solve current and/or potential fit issues to avoid any inconsistencies in fit
- Executed fit comments in a timely manner
- Reported detailed notes at all design fittings
0-5 years of experience
Coordinated with Technical Services department to ensure effective utilization of resources for optimal product quality
- Prepared windows excel based tracker formats to track and update in and out resource movement
- Managed and entered details of received articles or resources to track efficient utilization and provide support to production arena
- Maintained and filed documents and papers in designated paper files as per company standards and procedures to obtain information and reports conveniently
- Collaborated with production team to ensure supreme quality for produced materials as per established company standards
0-5 years of experience
Designed graphic artworks, prints, and embroidery with Adobe Illustator and Photoshop.
- Worked alongside with the Head Graphic Director, Merchandiser, and Productions Manager for follow-ups and CAD revisions.
- Prepared detailed and informative CADs paying close attention to garment proportions.
- Assisted designers with assembling Tech Packs under urgency.
- Created hangtags for the company’s own junior/ kids line.
0-5 years of experience
Managed the Knits & Sweaters, Outlet product category, leading the development and design of new merchandise.
- Lead fit sessions on live models or dress forms, taking initiative to guide fittings as the product expert.
- Accurately analyzed fit, quality, pattern, and fabric in order to create well-constructed, superior-fitting garments.
- Communicated precise design specifications, construction guidelines, and corrections to factories.
- Created schedules and reports that prioritized work, improved organization, and reduced apparel production time.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for product development, including technical design, pattern maker, trim development and quality assurance
- Created innovative designs for high quality leather and textile garments
- Initiated, coordinated and distributed spec packages including construction details
- Created specs and grading for all products
- Collaborated with merchandisers in creating and developing collections based on market demands
- Supervised production of patterns, grading, markers and sample making
- Introduced and maintained effective system of product development and production control
- Created and put into practice all company’s technical design, product development,
0-5 years of experience
Fostered team atmosphere while building relations with mixed-discipline team members
- Learned clarity and precision in executing tasks delegated by project architect
- Produced and organized documentation for working drawings
- Fostered design communication skills through sketching and hand drawings
- Demonstrated strong competency in graphic and drawing software
0-5 years of experience
Drafted sketches to illustrate desired pattern changes and communicated changes to vendor.
- Conducted weekly fittings with live fit models and adjusted garments to meet company’s and buyer’s standards.
- Effectively communicated to vendors any required changes to the proto and repeated the fit process when necessary.
- Identified and corrected issues that impeded successful production.
- Created trim and fabric cards for sending overseas.
0-5 years of experience
Met 100% delivery of trim on sales sample and bulk production.
- Created trim library reference of actual samples for design, technical design, and product development.
- Minimized supplier base by half, decreasing trim costs and maximizing profits to the company as a whole.
- Established new fit grade and base patterns for woven shirts.
- Teamed up with product development manager to achieve on-time delivery and reach target margin.
0-5 years of experience
Created and altered technical packages for factories overseas and domestically
- Communicated with overseas factories regarding sample fit and construction
- Responsible for multiple private label account requirements from fit to production
- Managed and provided garment specs including graded specs for bulk production
- Maintained tight deadlines by problem solving and effective communication
0-5 years of experience
Prepared, measured, evaluated fit and production samples and documented fit corrections
- Interpreted the patternmakers construction changes and tailoring specifications to the factory
- Developed Tech Pack, organized & maintained sample history and sample inventory
- Created spreadsheet, maintained samples status information and coordinate the fit schedule
0-5 years of experience
Evaluated counter samples for fit, construction and specs accuracy for true missy & young missy & Women Plus.
- Form Fitting commented fit samples and issued full graded spec approved garment to factories.
- Commented on pre-production and production samples.
- Maintain daily communication with oversea factories & Emphasize comments on e-mail.
- Maintained an open communication with private label technical design department for a better fit and quality.
- Reviewed and revised specs to meet customer requirements.
- Enter proposed on Wal-Mart Retail Link.
0-5 years of experience
- Designed composite sandwich structural panels (CSSP) for the body of the racing car, and researched the relationship between body components (inserts) performances and CSSP properties as a member of the ninth World Champion Cornell Formula SAE Racing Team
- Modeled CSSP with inserts in the ProEngineer/SolidWork and applied Finite Element Simulation in both 2D (MatLab) and 3D
- Participated in manufacture and test of insert test panels in order to accurately determine the maximum push and pull-out strength
- Introduced the fatigue life prediction technics to render service as an expectation, resulting in higher lifetime performance by 18%
6-10 years of experience
Spec Writer
- Designed and developed Bebop techpack worksheet
- Completed all tech packages in Excel
- Created all flat sketches in Illustrator
- Worked with factories and private label buyers to develop the fit & specification for each garment.
- Established specifications and construction requirements for each garment type as per Bebop standards
- Provided all fit comments to factories
- Resolved all technical issues & provided technical expertise
0-5 years of experience
Produced and optimized layouts for large-scale events (fashion shows, dinners, award ceremonies, etc.)
using AutoCAD
- Collaborated directly with the firm’s clients and the chief architect to deliver resource-efficient designs which
- AutoCAD 2012 design and drawing aid
- Managed a range of operations projects with a budget of over $650,000
- Wrote and performed the procedures for temperature mapping the warehouse and a set of 5 incubators
- On-boarded, Calibrated, and Qualified 2 additional incubators for use in the Micro-lab
- Audit the Lock-Out/Tag-Out system for all equipment on-site
- Wrote and performed qualifications for incubators and stability chambers
- Remapping the warehouse in AutoCAD 2012
0-5 years of experience
Children’s Sportswear
- Created first and production patterns for children’s sportswear sets, separates and dresses (size ranges 2-4, 4-6, & 7-16)
- Worked with woven and knit fabrics
- Measured garments and prepared technical sketches
- Instructed samplehands on methods of finishing garments
- Ordered fabrics and trims
0-5 years of experience
Created and edited all production tech packs for hard and soft goods such as, quilts, blankets, mobiles, lamps, plush, wearable blankets
- Communicated revisions to overseas factories through photos, sketches, and comments
- Executed product reviews with design team and product manager to maintain quality and design standards
- Managed a diverse work load with product categories including development of softgoods and hardgoods
- Researched construction of new product with factories for proprietary and licensed brands such as Carters, Disney, and Graco
- Responsible for maintenance and organization of tech pack library
0-5 years of experience
- Created and updated specs and flats using Illustrator and Web PDM for licensed sportswear apparel
- Analyzed fit, construction, and artwork of samples and communicated comments to vendors
- Observed & tracked all time and action calendar deadlines for prototypes and production samples
- Assisted in competitive market research and developed data charts and created presentations
- Developed creative boards and styled mannequins for Fall 2013 NFL design launch meeting presented to Brand, Sales, Merchandising, and Finance.
10+ years of experience
- Managed design development from first fit sample to final production
- Executed fittings to ensure quality standards, buyer requests, and brand integrity
- Implemented technical package process
- Communicated revisions to vendors through photos, sketches, and comments
- Developed technical packs to aide in overseas manufacturing of products
- Directed Mandee labels and hangtag stock
0-5 years of experience
Led weekly fit sessions on live model
- Communicated with overseas offices on all technical issues
- Acted as liaison with Design, Production and Overseas offices on all aspects of production from initial fitting through stock review
- Coordinated and managed missy fit schedule within the department
- Conducted testing of a video fit with off shore manufacturing facilities
- Attended weekly design meetings
6-10 years of experience
Created standard technical package containing detailed product specification instructions from Proto to
Production stage for Missy, Petite and Large size.
- Prepared garments for fit review, attended fittings, and work in unison with patternmaker on corrections.
- Documented and communicated fit comments to factory/vendor, making changes or modifications where
- Finalize spec packages for bulk production including grading, trim, shipping information and label placement.
0-5 years of experience
Established measurement specifications for lingerie products in a small business company. Tracked all products from design instruction to complete production with designers and manufacturers to ensure all details met design specifications.
- Measured fit and determined construction of variable lingerie products
- Developed Tech Pack in Adobe Illustrator to communicate with manufacturers all the necessary components needed to construct the products
- Constructed lingerie product specifications including measurements, materials, colors, trim, grading, etc.
- Corrected issues on product design with manufacturers via numerous back and forth
- Evaluated and corrected the product fit
- Collaborated with designers and merchandisers on technical specifications
- Developed simplified ways for product specifications to be produced by manufacturers with minimal errors
- Issued instructions for manufacturers on creative fixing of the measurement issues and improvements in fabric and trim quality
10+ years of experience
Product category responsibilities included both knit tops and bottoms. Started as Assistant Technical Designer earning several promotions resulting in Technical Designer position. Following this promotion in title, I to advance via increased responsibilities and product categories.
- Analyzed fit, quality, and construction of the garments from development through production. Monitored execution of established standards by reviewing product in stores.
- Daily responsibilities included vendor communications, measuring and preparing samples for fit sessions on live model, advising graphic placements, and conveying fit corrections through direction, pattern corrections, and photos to vendors in appropriate time frames.
- Performed garment testing to provide proper care information and improve product performance.
- Responsible for tracking styles from preliminary design to finished product to maintain delivery.
- Provided technical support to design team by partnering in product development. Advised measurements, construction direction, and alternative options to achieve the best possible first samples while working within costing strategy.
- Regularly researched competition to stay on top of hottest trends, constructions and industry standards. Prepared extensive reports to be used as a tool for to teams to improve product.
- Proficient in WebPDM, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft office programs. Basic training on Gerber Accumark system.
0-5 years of experience
Specialized in children (boys and girls) clothing, including woven, knits, and sweaters.
- Worked with the Technical Designer team to complete each tech pack using PDM.
- Responsible for specifying all accessories and trimming and provided full sizes specification for each style.
- Participated in fit sessions with company’s client designers and production manager.
- Assisted vendors to meet shipment deadlines.
6-10 years of experience
Developed Technical Packages from Initial Specs with completed design details thru Approved Graded Specs
- Conduct fittings throughout production stages of garments adopted
- Utilized Illustrator and Photoshop, provided factory with instructions for improving / achieving desired fit
- Worked close with factory on patterns corrections
- Tracked and reviewed sewing techniques and garment finishing
- Managed and organized files and records by seasons
0-5 years of experience
Created a fit schedule for Joie and Soft brands (woven/knit tops, bottoms and dresses) from Proto to Production stage.
- Kept a fit log on an excel spread sheet to keep track and maintain organization of all fit samples.
- Organized and started fit process on all fit samples by making sure all samples are logged in, measured and given to the assigned technical designer for fitting.
- Coordinated and discussed the fit schedule with the Product
- Development team, Production team and vendors to make sure all fit samples are fit in timely manner.
- Sent all proto/fit samples back to the vendor after the technical designer sent comments.
0-5 years of experience
Technician for women’s denim, responsible for improving fit and developing new bodies.
- Participated in fit clinic survey, to improve fit and grading.
- Conducted ongoing in-store fittings to monitor production quality and fit.
- Carried out competitor fittings.
- Ensured factory received correct block patterns used Accumark to check factory using correct patterns.
- Responsibilities extended to conducting quarterly meetings with one direct report, setting her goals, writing review and giving support.
0-5 years of experience
Reviewing garments to correct and develop appropriate specs including knit, woven, sweater, coat, jacket, and bathing suit for infant and toddler boys and girls.
- Created first specs on the design line for Calvin Klein, Mecca, And 1, Izod and Blue Marlin Girls and Boys from Newborn to size 16.
- Drew flat sketches to correct pattern using Excel and digital pictures.
- Worked with overseas factories on solving spec and sewing issues.
- Communicated extensively through fax and email to overseas factories.
6-10 years of experience
- Participated in fitting of samples from development to final production
- Used PLM software to create proto technical packages and fit sample approval reports to achieve proper fitting, high quality garments
- Provided factories with recommended fit corrections and size grading for production
- Inspected final production samples for correct trim and label placement
- Corresponded daily with product development department and external factories on fit/production status
- Trained incoming team members on AKAK’s fit and quality requirements and various computer software
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