Fashion

Senior Technical Designer / Pattern Maker

Over 20 years' experience in the garment industry with emphasis in pattern making, grading, construction, fitting, sewing and manufacturing. I currently specialize in 3D swim-suit pattern making using Optitex.

Perform the following for Rebecca Minkoff and Tavik domestic swimwear lines:
1) Interpret design sketches for creating 1st protos in virtual 3D for fitting purposes.
2) Create proto through production patterns ensuring fit, size and quality standards.
3) Create Tech Pack including flat sketch point of measurements, construction details and measurement specifications.
4) Perform grading and marker making for all classifications.
5) Lead fittings for swim and apparel lines to identify fit issues and pattern corrections.
6) Train fellow Technical Designers on garment construction techniques using 2D and 3D software.
7) Visit garment factories regularly to communicate construction requirements from first proto through production.
8) Create 3D samples in size run avatars ensuring grading rules works on new block.

1) Lead Technical Design team and manage all communication regarding garment creation, technical specifications and vendor communications.
2) Developed Block Library patterns and grading guidelines to ensure consistent fit across both men's and women's in all categories.
3) Collaborated with Designers and Product Developers regarding fit, construction and fabrics to ensure performance, aesthetic and cost goals were met.
4) Conducted fitting sessions on all athletic categories including Running, Training, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball and Wrestling products from first prototype to final production.
5) Created first patterns for new styles in Optitex 3D for virtual fitting and worked with sample maker to make "sew by" samples.
6) Reviewed graded nest patterns from vendors before bulk production approval.
7) Conducted research for Global Fit initiative including collaboration with Alvanon to establish both Men's and Women's body growth.
8) Visited garment factories in Asia to provide advice on how to improve fit and grading (fluent in Vietnamese).
9) Visited textile mills to review new fabrics and inspect material printing and sublimation.
10) Communicated fit adjustments and construction changes to overseas vendors.

Technical Fit Manager / Pattern maker

1) Created patterns from first through production using Lectra Modaris software.
2) Created specs in PLM by interpreting design sketches for Juniors line categories including woven and knit tops, pants, jackets, dresses, skirts and swimwear.
3) Provided comments in fitting sessions from the first development stage through production.
4) Created and corrected patterns for overseas vendors in prototype through production stages.
5) Provided graded specs and garment construction for production.

Pattern maker

1) Create technical packages including construction measurements, grading, and detail sketches.
2) Provide feedback in fitting sessions.
3) Comment on the fit & construction of garments.

Technical Designer

1) Completed specification package tasks including, sketching (Illustrator), grading (Excel), and specification of construction orders etc.
2) Performed Assistant Pattern Maker duties including pattern correction (Gerber) and sketch correction.

Writer

1) Worked with pattern makers to sew 1st prototypes.
2) Provided suggestions to improve garment functionalities and reduce cost.

Sample Maker

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