Alexander Ravan
Apparel Designer · NEFF Headwear
Long Beach, CAIn My Own Words
A fashion designer out of North Carolina. I have picked up my life to move to Los Angeles in pursuit of a dream.
Work Experience
Apparel Designer
NEFF Headwear2017 – 2018
-Designing Mens and Womens Styles including Outterwear, Headwear, Snow Accessories, and Other Apparel -Design to Production for In-Line and SMU Markets -Creating Garment CADs -Generating Tech Packs and Vendor Resources to Assist Production -Understanding Textiles, Construction, Wash Techniques, Printing and Limitations of Vendor Capabilities -Managing Fittings, Garment Specs, Strike-Offs, Comments for Vendors, and Seasonal Hand Overs
Apparel/Product Developer
NIGHT : SHIFT2016 – 2017
-Research and Development for upcoming collaborations and original products -Making overall design decisions that correlate with the Night Shift brand -Illustration of all designs for further development -Cut and Sew all prototypes after technical flat patterning -Creating Tech Packs for manufacturers to produce garments and products
Lead Design Technician
BERNHARDT|design2015 – 2017
-Work directly with Product Designer during the conceptualization and production phases of the design process -CAD drawings and Modeling to be delivered to the client for production approval -Engineering custom designs for specific offices and spaces -Understanding materials used and the nature of how these materials interact with each design -Ensuring final design is produced efficiently and up to Bernhardt standards -Creating a lasting, reliable design for any office or environment -Working with Project Managers and clients to verify and establish the design is right for them
Product Design Intern
Tsuga Canopies2015 – 2015
-Style and Fashion research for future marketing and product development -Prepping, cutting, and sewing products including canopies, utility bags, and other contracted items from Tsuga clients -Graphic design for promotional stickers and vinyl graphics for heat transfer onto products using Adobe programs and plotter -Photography of final products for website promotion of www.tsuga.us -Brand Representative at events for promotion
