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With over a decade of experience in the apparel industry, I have worked for some of the top names in the business. I bring with me vast experience, having started in production before seguing to development and design: from developing my own prints and patterns to working directly with factories, I am comfortable doing everything from trend research to tech packs. My skill set includes an extensive knowledge of fabrications, garment construction, print & wash techniques and trims, and an understanding of lead times.

• Providing seasonal development based on market/trend direction & aesthetic while maintaining functionality
• Developing prints, patterns, graphics & other • art as necessary
• Creating tech packs for factory execution of prototypes
• Trend research
• Fabric, material & trim development/sourcing
• Designing marketing materials, trims & line sheets

• Measured submitted samples to ensure proper fit while checking against tech packs for correct fabrication, construction & trims
• Conveyed accurate fit comments to factory with clear & concise language & photographs • Collaborated with design & production to maintain timely delivery

Freelance Fit Technician

Lead designer & developer for Forever 21 Men’s account
Increased orders 30% by maintaining strong relationships with buyers & providing timely &
trend-right boards for weekly buyer review meetings Implemented new design protocol for developments & tech packs Developed patterns, graphics & body sketches for accurate tech packs

Associate Designer

Worked directly with company owner to develop best-selling product by researching trends & shopping the market
Created tech packs complete with flat sketches, specs & trim layouts

Associate Product Developer

Created & maintained art pages, sized executable graphics Developed trims & hang tags

Graphic Artist - Technical

Managed a team of designers & production coordinators to ensure proper product Built tech packs, approved fabric, art & trim submits based on Time & Action calendars

Product Design Manager

Created & revised art pages for tech packs & line sheets 
Sized graphics

Freelance Technical Artist

Developed & managed product for HanesBrands, Inc., American Eagle Outfitters & Victoria’s Secret Pink
Partnered with design teams to develop washes, fabrications & trims

Freelance Product Developer

Created and updated WIP & sample status reports
Sourced fabrics, trims, working closely with design & vendors
Negotiated style prices with vendors to maintain & improve internal mark up margins

Assistant Product Manager

Managed program updates & communicating changes with factories Initiated style by style costing for upper management

Womenswear Product Associate

Find out detailed information about Selena Leong, Designer in Los Angeles, CA

Selena Leong: Designer in Los Angeles, CA

Selena Leong

Sunrise Apparel Group/Seven7 Jeans

Unger Fabrik

Blink Design

Forever 21

Kids HQ

Parigi Group

Osh Kosh B'Gosh

Freelance

Aeropostale

Polo Ralph Lauren

New School University