Alyssa Martin
Denim/Woven’s Designer & Product Development Professional · Velocity Global Brands
Santa Ana, CA
In My Own Words
Experienced Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Trend Analysis, Technical Design, Trend Forecasting, Fashion Illustration, and Retail. Strong arts and design professional with a A.A focused in Fashion Design from Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Work Experience
Assistant Designer of Fast Track / Design Associate SW
True Religion Brand Jeans2018 – 2019
Sketched into a Good/Better/Best product range, per guidance from Creative Director fulfilling each product category. Slot fabrics, washes and/or colors into bodies as influenced by the seasonal concept, line plan and Merchandising Manager. Creates, presents and distributes seasonal working line sheets in preparation for cross-functional milestone meetings including sketch review with merchants and sketch “download” with P.D./Production, and tech team. Selected trim, hardware and thread combos for product in accordance with the seasonal concept. Created design detail diagrams and pattern cards for their product to ensure accurate prototype sample making. Partner and collaborate with Merchandisers to download the seasonal wash direction to Product Development and Production team for sample making and production. Works with in-house pattern maker, sewing room and local laundries on continuous new development Works closely with the Graphics team and outside print studios for continuous ongoing development – new graphic/artistic content, new techniques. Works with in-house pattern maker, sewing room and local laundries on continuous new development.
Assistant Manager Of Product Development
Vitamin A Swimwear2019 – 2019
Worked directly with the production and design team as their main support for all design and development needs. Purchase and process all production trim orders. Track all raw material orders and publish a weekly tracking/status report. Monitor and regulate delivery and cut dates. Maintain raw materials in the system - ensure proper codes are always in place.
Womens Flagship Denim Design Associate
True Religion Brand Jeans2017 – 2018
Directly collaborate and design with merchandisers direction on filling holes in current SMS line. Turn around late add with 4 week deadline from initial pass off. Initiates style setup in Full Circle from development to conception. Create extensively detailed detail sheets with target measurements to ensure accurate fit and construction. Research hot current market bodies and or trends for future fast track needs. Attends and leads all fittings for their product pipeline with technical design team.
Assistant Designer
n:Philanthropy2016 – 2017
Creating and updating tech packs using Microsoft Excel, per Designers instruction. Edit designers flat sketches via Photoshop. Tracking Salesman Samples. Deliver and communicate to local contractors and vendors.
Product Development Assistant
Saam Studio LLC2016 – 2017
Assist in entire development process of luxury denim companies such as Tom Ford. Update tech packs. Update CAD’s. Communicate with laundry and contractors
Assistant Designer
Lovestitch2016 – 2016
Creating Tech Packs. Update BOMs. Flat sketches. Tracking Sample Development. Update Line Sheets
Production/Product Development Assistant
Nils Inc. http://vcl.nils.us2013 – 2016
Lead fittings from first prototype to final T.O.P.. Translate and communicate all fit comments from fit specialist to garment factories overseas. Communicate with vendors and factories with design, merchant, and merchandising departments. Ensure timely completion of garments for line review and production approval. Support production manager with detail work and record keeping. Revise, modify, and build CAD sketches for entire collection to be published in annual catalogue.
Assistant Stylist/Production
Professional Accomplishments2012 – 2013
• Collaborated on the design of the H&M Green Gown worn by Academy Award Winning actress Helen Hunt to the 2013 Academy Awards.
• Represented Company overseas in countries such as China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Intern
Various2007 – 2010
Linda Medvene Styling Intern [2009-2010]
ALO - Irvine Design/Production [July -2009--August 2009]
Katherine Story- Laguna Beach Design Intern/Sales [December 2007—June 2008]
Education
Newport Harbor High School
2004 – 2008
