Arturo Vera

Responsible for overseeing the entire product development process from conception to launch, including market research, Design, Sourcing, Fabric management, prototyping, and testing.
Work with clients assigned to design services on developing their designs from initial concept ideation and pre-production.
Conduct intake meetings with each assigned client to ascertain and review the overall needs of each project, provide input to clients, and inform them of their options and choices.
Provide creative guidance and branding vision to Emerging Designers to develop their collections.
Prepare client's designs for development and production, and translate clients' ideas into tangible designs.
Create initial project decks, mood boards, logos, flat drawings, design concepts, and any other visual assets needed for each project.
Provide sourcing services, focused on fabric and trim sourcing, identifying fabric yields and quantities, and establishing pricing and availability of goods.
Provide Fabric Management services, including Fabric Printing, Dye, and Wash.
Manage project timelines and budgets; giving them an understanding of market trends, customer insights, and technical capabilities to develop innovative and successful products.
Collaborate with the Pattern Makers team to translate customer needs into product concepts and specifications.
Oversee the prototyping process, ensuring designs meet technical feasibility and functionality.
Own several projects at the same time.
Generate sample POs, and facilitated ordering of fabrics, trims, and any components needed for prototype sampling.
Communicate with fabric and trim vendors to source and develop customized items.
Weekly update clients on timelines, and schedules, and track all stages of assigned projects.

Create concise comments and communications to factories.
Lead the entire fit process from 1st prototype to final fit approvals.
Keep approved samples for reference and fit history.
Built technical packages in PLM.
Responsible for uploading spec adjustments and grade breaks.
Update grade rules according to the style with company standards.
Pattern adjustments with pattern maker if needed.
Used Adobe Illustrator to develop construction pages and technical schematics for workmanship.
Work with designers to resolve issues and realize their vision.

Design and develop multiple lines for customers like Forever 21, The Buckle, Burlington, Sears, and K-Mart.
For the Juniors, Missy, and kids market's
Design knits and woven for the following categories: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, sets, bathing suits, underwear, and sweaters.
Worked with an overseas sample room to develop the line.
Source for fabrics and trims with overseas and local vendors.
Create Tech packs with sketches, fabric information, and sewing constructions.
Manage a Team of textile designers to create prints for the line.
Manage a graphic designer to create Line sheets for the line.
Shop for inspiration online and on the local and overseas markets.
Present the line to customers and develop multiple lines for customers like Forever 21, The Buckle, Burlington, Sears, and K-Mart. For the Juniors, Missy, and kids market Design knits and woven for the following categories: Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, sets, bathing suits, underwear, and sweaters. Worked with an overseas sample room to develop the line. Sourced for fabrics and trims with overseas and local vendors. Create Tech packs with sketches, fabric information, and sewing constructions. Manage a Team of textile designers to create prints for the line. Manage a graphic designer to create Line sheets for the line. Shop for inspiration online and on the local and overseas markets. Present the line to customers
Microsoft Excel, PLM.

Manage all Technical Design specifications for Xirena Brand and Private labels Beltaine(Bloomingdales) and One September(Anthropologie)
Develop technical specifications; communicate fit to Overseas and Domestic vendors for corrections and approvals at the production stage.
Establish and maintain standards for minimum spec requirements, including construction.
Provide complete and articulate fit comments.
Manage and facilitate the communication of all information necessary to create a garment.
Analyze garments to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.
Manage and facilitate the fit session on live model and/or mannequin, lead the fitting.
Collaborate with designer, supervisor, and partners to ensure the desired product is achieved while retaining the production schedule.
Correct patterns as needed for best possible fit.
Review grading and offer solutions to the technical team on any grading issues.
Make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size and make adjustments for smaller or larger sizes. Apply established grade rules to approved styles.
Create new grade rules that complement the established grade rules and the style being graded.
Analyze tech packs for accuracy and completeness.
Complete design specification package, including a flat sketch with measurements, construction details, and measurement specifications with appropriate tolerances.

Technical Specifications at the Production stage. Tech Pack creation on PLM systems, Garment Measurements, BOM, Sewing Construction, Label placement, Garment Fit comments, balance & Sewing, using Illustrator & Photoshop, from Pre-production Sample, TOP & Stock. Conducted Fittings with Fit model and Production Team, Daily Communication with overseas Vendors. Managed an Assistant Designer.

Develop technical specifications; communicate fit to vendors for corrections and approvals at the production stage.
Establish and maintain standards for minimum spec requirements, including construction.
Provide complete and articulate fit comments. Manage and facilitate the communication of all information necessary to create the garment.  Analyze garments to determine compliance of spec, construction, and fit intent.  
Manage and facilitate the fit session on a live model, lead the fitting. Manage an Assistant Technical Designer.
Collaborate with the Designer, Creative Director, Production Manager, and partners to ensure the desired product is achieved while retaining the production schedule. Ability to correct patterns as needed for best possible fit.
Review grading and offer solutions to the technical team on any grading issues.
Make sure proportions are maintained throughout the size and make adjustments for smaller or larger sizes. 
Apply established grade rules to approved styles. Create new grade rules that complement the established grade rules and the style being graded. Analyze tech packs for accuracy and completeness. Complete design specification package, including a flat sketch with measurements, construction details, and measurement specifications with appropriate tolerances.

Design & Develop Tommy Bahama Knits and Sweater line with overseas vendors from Proto to Production. Work closely with the Creative Director and Merchandisers to Plan the line according to SKU plans, sales, and trends.
Research trends and market direction with an eye for color, fabric, and silhouette through online sources and shopping in Domestic and International Markets.
Source yarn and Fabrics with overseas vendors, through trade shows, personal contacts and online.
Work with Creative Director to Conceptualize and Create Seasonal Narrative and Color Palette and Prints.
Create Inspiration Boards, Branding and Art Direction for each season, by delivery. Source and select artwork, prints, and Vintage inspiration.
Collaborate with patternmakers on 1st sample development. Oversee sample development process.
Design, source and develop trims. Approve trim and ensure line sheets are current.
Lead and manage fit sessions. Follow up on changes and fit corrections, Ensure production schedule is retained. Communicate and coordinate with the production team throughout the costing/production process. Ensure the timely ordering of samples and supplies.
Years of experience in wovens, knitwear, and sweater design. Create knit-down swatches, prints, and dye techniques, cut out embroidery, embellishments, and jacquards.
Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand sketching ability. Strong design, prototyping, and research skills.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), PDM & PLM Systems.
Design & Develop Tommy Bahama Knits and Sweater line with overseas vendors from Proto to Production. Work closely with Creative Director and Merchandisers to Plan the line according to SKU plans, sales, and trends. Research trends and market direction with an eye for color, fabric, and silhouette through online and shopping in Domestic and International Markets. Source yarn and Fabrics with overseas vendors, through trade shows, personal contacts, and online

Lemon Grass, Art & Soul - New York, NY

Design & Develop lines with overseas Vendors Including Sweaters and cut and sew knits for the Brand and Private labels from Proto to Production.
Work closely with buyers and merchandisers to develop private labels for stores such as Nordstrom's, Dillard's, Chico's, White House Black Market, Winners, TJ Max, TK Max and Macy's, Crack and Barrel.
Research trends and market direction with an eye for color, fabric, and silhouette through online sources and shopping in Domestic and International Markets.
Source fabric and yarn locally and with overseas vendors, through trade shows, personal contacts, and online.
Conceptualize and Create Seasonal Narrative and Color Palette.
Create Inspiration Boards, Branding, and Art Direction for each season, by delivery. Source and select artwork, prints, and vintage inspiration.
Plan the line according to SKU plans, sales, and trends.
Manage sample development process. Design, source, and develop trims.
Approve trim and ensure line sheets are current.
Create knit-down swatches, prints, and dye techniques, embroidery, embellishments, and jacquards.
Lead and manage fit sessions. Follow up on changes and fit corrections, and ensure the production schedule is retained.
Communicate and coordinate with the production team throughout the costing/production process. Ensure the timely ordering of samples and supplies.
Manage Company Photo shoots and Art Direction for print and web. Strong design, prototyping, and research skills. Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), PDM & PLM Systems.
Skills: Design · Adobe Illustrator · Trend Analysis · Technical Design · Fashion Illustration · Adobe Photoshop

Designed & Developed Cyrus Knits Brand and Private labels from Proto to Production including sweaters, cut and sew knits, woven blouses, and dresses. Work closely with buyers to develop private labels for stores such as Nordstrom's, Dillard's, Anne Klein, Boston Proper, White House Black Market, and Cache.
Research trends and market direction with an eye for color, fabric, and silhouette through online sources and shopping in Domestic and International Markets. Source fabric and yarn locally and with overseas vendors, through trade shows, personal contacts, and online.
Conceptualize and Create Seasonal Narrative and Color Palette.
Create Inspiration Boards, Branding, and Art Direction for each season, by delivery.
Source and select Yarns, Fabrics, artwork, original prints, and embellishments.
Plan the line according to SKU plans, sales, and trends. Design and Develop lines with overseas vendors.
Manage and oversee the sample development process. Design, source and develop trims.
Approve trim and ensure line sheets are current
Lead the design team of 3 assistant designers and 2 Technical Designer
Lead fit sessions. Follow up on changes and fit corrections, Ensure the production schedule is retained.
Ensure the timely ordering of samples and supplies.
Manage Company Photo shoots and Art Direction for print and web.
Create knit-down swatches, prints, and dye techniques, cut out embroidery, embellishments, and jacquards.
Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand sketching ability. Strong design, prototyping, and research skills.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Design & Develop lines for  Cache Brand from Proto to Production. Work closely with merchandisers to develop according to the line to SKU plans, sales, and trends.
Research trends and market direction with an eye for color, fabric, and silhouette through online sources and shopping in Domestic and International Markets.
Source fabric and yarn locally and with overseas vendors, through trade shows, personal contacts and online.
Conceptualize and Create Seasonal Narrative and Color Palette. Create Inspiration Boards, Branding, and Art Direction for each season, by delivery. Source and select artwork, prints, and vintage inspiration.
Design and Develop lines with overseas and domestic vendors. Collaborate with Production Department for the development of Samples. Oversee sample development process. Design, source and develop trims. Approve trim and ensure line sheets are current. Coordinate fit sessions. Follow up on changes and fit corrections, Ensure the production schedule is retained. Communicate and coordinate with the production team throughout the costing/production process. Ensure the timely ordering of samples and supplies.
Years of experience in wovens, knitwear, and sweater design. Create knit-down swatches, prints, and dye techniques, cut out embroidery, embellishments, and jacquards.
Travel to Hong Kong and China to recruit factories and develop Samples.
Illustrator, Photoshop, and hand sketching ability. Strong design, prototyping, and research skills.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).