Robert Heredia
Menswear Designer / L.A · BJD INC
ALISO VIEJO, CAIn My Own Words
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.
Work Experience
Menswear Designer / L.A
BJD INC2023 – Present
- 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
Product Developer / Bags, L.A
AQUARIUS LTD2022 – 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.
SR. Tech Designer / Men's, L.A
AUTHENTIC BRANDS GROUP2017 – 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
Product Developer
SWAT FAME INC2015 – 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.
Assistant Manager
LANDS END RETAIL2014 – 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.
Apprentice to Master Cutter
ALAN DAVID CUSTOM2011 – 2012
Manually marked, cut and graded multiple fine cloths for suiting and riding wear business
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