Coco Lucero
Development Manager · Fasthouse
Portland, ORIn My Own Words
Experienced Technical Designer/deigner/developer with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industry. Skilled in Fashion Illustration, Retail, Photo Shoots, Cashiering, and Sketching. Strong arts and design professional with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) focused in Apparel Design from The Art Institute of Portland.
Work Experience
Development Manager
Fasthouse2021 – 2024
• Tracking, organize samples, Run Fittings • Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and fit intent- all categories • Establish how to measure standards, manage spec/graded specs for all categories • Review all samples based on submitted tech pack • Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories • Manage quality control requirements and standards • Follow up with vendors on samples to ensure timely arrival in our office for fittings and key seasons • Source new product requests while keeping with brand integrity and quality • Source vendors for each product/category as needed & requested • Confirm and track materials, color standards, lab dip, S/O, and technical details for each style • Understand the product creation process from design hand off to production • Establish/ create TPs, new CADS/ Design standards to ensure all team members understand and can work harmoniously while keeping consistency • Assign and manage tasks to Jr. Technical Designer/Product Developer • Assist in lab dip and S/O approvals
Lead Technical Desinger
Young & Reckless2017 – 2022
• Create new development tech packs • Run Fittings • Measuring Garments • Manage fit and construction process for all categories • Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs • Manage quality control requirements and standards • Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories • Work closely with design and production • Responsible maintaining samples • Creating/Updating sketches • Approve lab dips • Responsible for sample organizing
Production Manager/ Product Designer
Tobacco Motorwear Company/ Pack Animal2019 – 2020
• Manage and oversea all production from Domestic to International • Creating/Updating sketches • Create new development tech packs • Run Fittings • Measuring Garments • Manage fit and construction process for all categories • Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs • Manage quality control requirements and standards • Communicate visual/fit comments effectively to factories • Responsible for maintaining samples • Approve lab dips/fabrics/trims • Shopping • Manage and maintain weekly production updates • Responsible for sourcing new materials/trims/vendors • Keeping cost sheets • Making payments via C/C, check, Paypal, Alibaba • Creating POs • Responsible for Coordinating with shipping agents for overseas goods
Development Manager
Westlife Distribution (686, Matix)2015 – 2017
• Manage fit, construction process and develop samples for all outerwear and non-technical apparel • Review all tech packs completed by designers prior to submission • Establish and maintain brand fit, size spec, graded specs • Manage SMU projects • Coordinate new feature proto development with factories • Hire and manage interns and freelancers • Manage quality control requirements and standards • Communicate visual/fit comments effectively with factories/independent contractors on development and approval of styles • Meet with vendors during trade shows • Work closely with design, marketing and sales • Responsible for receiving, maintaining and
Assistant Technical Designer
Just Fab2015 – 2015
• Create new development tech packs • Responsible for logging in samples/sample organizing • Communication with vendors • Creating and sending out fit list • Assisting with fitting and fit comments • Measuring Garments • Working closely with Designers, Product development, and Merchandising • Updating sketches
