Fashion

Menswear Designer / L.A

Creative & Design

I’ve committed 14 years to the apparel manufacturing industry. During my 14 years I have worked with bespoke tailors in London, factories in NYC and big box manufacturers in Los Angeles. I currently hold a position in menswear design. My experience also expands into product development and technical design. I bring a wealth of knowledge, problem solving and swiftness to the job. I’m self-starter, self-teacher and can keep up with change.

- Currently developing knit, sweater knit, woven and casual bottom groups for SP24.
- Completing and submitting 8 tech packs a day up until production approval.
- Creating buy charts and color standards.
- Working closely with tech and production to ensure quality and fit standards.
- Developing product for major discount retailers such as Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross & Marshalls

- Compiled BOM for multiple bag categories. (Backpacks, Duffels, Hip sacks, Crossbodies etc.).
- Submitted multiple quality and construction comments while adhering to T&A timeline.
- Managed WIP charts to ensure all relevant data is recorded to support dev. and tracking.
- Requested costing for multiple bag categories and ensuring costs adheres to target margin.
- Maintained professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & overseas vendors
- Developed multiple bag categories w/ Licensors from initial concept to production approval.

* Promoted from Product Development to Design for Bags

- Designed bags for Cracker Barrel and Dicks Sporting Goods.
- Created and presented trend reports for or Q1 SP/SU and Q4 FW.
- Developed tech packs from beginning to end.
- Worked with factories abroad; exchanging comments on necessary adjustments and changes.

Product Developer / Bags, L.A

- Compiled information on all garment components including fit, fabric, construction, and trim.
- Created new apparel products from initial concept to production approval.
- Tracked core body specs, grade rules and ensured that pattern blocks were always current.
- Executed fit comments while adhering to T&A timeline.
- Ensured Tech packs were always updated to ensure accurate data was always available.
- Maintained professional and timely email correspondence with domestic & overseas vendors

SR. Tech Designer / Men's, L.A

- Partnered w/ QC/Audit to insure production adheres to quality, fit, wash & delivery standards.
- Prepared costing information needed in sales meetings to aid in building profitable product lines.
- Created clear and detailed tech packs in PLM software.
- Seasonally partnered w/ leadership and suppliers to discuss, trends, sales and calendaring.

Product Developer

- Supported 75 team members with store operations, customer engagement and closing sales.
- Partnered w/ DM and VP to ensure adherence to proper opening and closing procedures.

Assistant Manager

Manually marked, cut and graded multiple fine cloths for suiting and riding wear business

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FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING