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Technical Designer
Portland, OR
Aug 2014 - Present (9 years 9 months)
• Made and graded patterns using OptiTex. Virtual prototyping with 3D OptiTex.
• Accurately applied grade rules and pattern corrections to establish Fit, Technical Construction and Graded Specs.
• Created and maintained sizing charts.
• Completed QC prototypes noting what is not correct. Led fit sessions on a live model and dress form. Acquired ability to see fit/ construction / sewing issues and ability to proactively trouble shoot and problem solve. Clearly communicated fit/construction issues to the production team and vendors.
• Product development
• Initiated and updated specification and construction standards to produce accurate specification packages (Tech Packs) that were sent to overseas vendors. Technical sketching in AI.
• Sample making
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities to meet deadlines.
• Gained comprehensive knowledge & experience in knitted and woven garment construction, fabrics and trim application.
• Demonstrated ability to handle a multi-task environment and still be detailed oriented.
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Owner & Designer
Portland, OR
Apr 2012 - Present (12 years 1 month)
Women's luxury lingerie
• Managed ecommerce stores on etsy.com and modaym.com
• Applied social media marketing: SEO, interactive posts, monitoring and data analysis
• Gained exposure to entrepreneurship, product development, sourcing, and competitor analysis
• Performed trend research & analysis. Sourced fabrics & trims
• Developed collection from concept to the finished product
• Rendered technical sketches utilizing CAD (Ai, Ps, InDesign) and tech packs (Excel)
• Made patterns and applied fitting adjustments to redraft patterns.
• Managed contractors & vendors. Communicated with factories and managed production cycle.
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Craftsperson
Cal Shakes Theatre
Berkeley, CA
May 2013 - Oct 2013 (5 months)
• Researched specific periods and its applied techniques
• Interpreted the sketches of designs and built a product (accessories, jewelry etc)
• Acquired wide range of skills in dyeing, distressing, blocking, beading, and tailoring
• Worked with feathers, buckram, glue, boning, leather, fur, felt etc
• Pattern drafting and sample making of a leather and denim vest.
• Built products: hats, robes, small accessories (ties, bags, and many more)
• Managed assistants by assigning and prioritizing projects, communicated instructions
• Delivered on hard deadlines
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Design & Operations Assistant Intern
San Francisco, CA
Mar 2013 - Jul 2013 (4 months)
• Researched the steps of establishing and building an apparel business
• Developed instructions/checklists of production steps in Excel & Word
• Researched trend, trade, and fashion shows
• Drafted a jacket pattern according to a sketch, giving suggestions to improve the design
• Prototype sample making
• Fittings and adjustments of samples. Applied adjustments to redraft the pattern
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Freelance Designer
One Jackson children's apparel
Palo Alto, CA
Apr 2012 - Dec 2012 (8 months)
• Created original designs for girls' and boys' apparel
• Detailed technical sketching and illustrations of designs
• Developed textile patterns and graphic icons