Design Assistant
Resume:
Christina Ritorto
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Fashion Institute of Technology
State University of New York
May 2002
Degree: Fashion Design
Experience:
06/2010-Present
Apparel One Design, Manhattan, New York
Designer, Dressy Bottoms
-Create designs that support the dressy bottom customer
-Research trend and color themes for each season
-Shop the market for upcoming and current trends
-Work closely with overseas factory to ensure samples are being made
accurately, and in a timely manor
-Approve lab dips and trim for production
01/2008-06/2010
Jones Apparel Group, Manhattan, New York
Associate Designer, Women's Suits and Separates
-Assist senior designer in creating designs that support the concept and
delivers innovation to the Jones customer
-Research materials and ensure that the product is consistent with market
trends while maintaining the Jones brand identity
-Attend fit and prototype review sessions and make all necessary revisions
-Work closely with sample room in and out of house, making sure each sample
is made correctly, in a timely manner and all changes are communicated
accurately
-Adheres to cross-functional calendar and attend all meetings as required
-Prepare proposals, design sheets, and seasonal line charts
-Maintain daily communication with merchandising, production, and technical
design team regarding all development issues
-Issue Sap numbers for each style, every season
-Approve lab dips and trim for production
-Communicate daily with vendors issuing sample requests
09/2004-06/2007
Jones Apparel Group, Manhattan, New York
Assistant Technical Designer, Women's Suits
-Create initial tech packs for overseas factories
-Measure and evaluate prototypes in preparation of design and production
review meetings and fittings
-Lead fit sessions and take notes to provide detailed comments and
technical sketches
-Communicate daily with overseas offices during development to adhere to
execution of design and
construction
-Keep detailed analysis of product received from factory
including fit, construction, quality, and advise improvements/revisions
-Monitor styles and keep timely record of progress to meet all deadlines
for production deliveries
-Assist pattern maker in modifying patterns/design details to achieve
desired look
-Prepare garments for fitting as well as obtain proper documentation
-Send approved graded specs to factory
-Approve thread swatches
-Spec garments
-Maintain a library of all styles for future use
06/2002-09/2004
Sugar Plum Inc. Neptune, New Jersey
Assistant Designer, Children's Dresses
-Develop presentation boards for each season
-Work closely with design team in creating and modifying seasonal lines
-Create flat sketches and design spec packages
-Attend fit sessions and follow up with necessary revisions
-Prepare all garments and fabric/trim information for presentation meetings
-Shop market for new ideas and trends
-Order sample yardages and constantly follow up with fabric vendors
-Create and organize swatch library
-Merchandise showroom
-Collaborate with patternmaker to modify patterns and design details to
achieve desired look
-Digitize patterns into lectra system and create estimate yardage markers
-Enter all fabric/trim information into A2000 system
06/2002-08/2002
Assist Stylist, Manhattan, New York
-Assist the wardrobe stylist for movie "The Breakup Artist"
-Purchase additional clothing/accessories needed
-Assist in developing wardrobe concepts for each scene
-Follow up with any last minute revision details
Computer Skills:
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Photoshop, and Illustrator
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