Robert Heredia — Menswear Designer / L.A at BJD INC
Robert Heredia
Menswear Designer / L.A
ALISO VIEJO | United States
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Industries
Fashion
Work experience
BJD INC
Menswear Designer / L.A | 02/2023 - Current
- 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

AQUARIUS LTD
Product Developer / Bags, L.A | 02/2022 - 02/2023
- 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.
AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP
SR. Tech Designer / Men's, L.A | 07/2017 - 04/2020
- 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
SWAT FAME INC
Product Developer | 02/2015 - 07/2017
- 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.
LANDS END RETAIL
Assistant Manager | 07/2014 - 02/2015
- 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.
ALAN DAVID CUSTOM
Apprentice to Master Cutter | 05/2011 - 06/2012
Manually marked, cut and graded multiple fine cloths for suiting and riding wear business