Senior Technical Apparel Designer
Resume:
JULETTE BARKER-WILSON
Email: *********@*****.***
Innovative and quality apparel design, fit and integrity leveraging latest technical trends
Global Leadership Cross-Cultural Training & Coaching Startups Process Improvement
Apparel Fit Patternmaking Draping & Grading Technical Packages Production Quality Control
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently, effectively managing technical staff and prioritizing multiple competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across teams in the Product Development process
Constantly striving to improve processes and procedures to improve efficiency, quality and cost
Proven ability to provide effective training and development of overseas technical and quality staff at all levels
Extensive patternmaking, draping and construction skills resulting in better fitting garments
Specialist in fit and product development of tailored clothing for all size ranges
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE Product Development &Technical Design Consultant New York, NY 2016 – Present
Product development, pattern making and technical design packages for apparel companies
RAILHEAD JERK RESTAURANT Co-Owner & Partner Amenia, NY 2016 – 2019
Conceptualized and translated a vision into the first of its kind restaurant to a community featuring local Jamaican dishes
Serve as Head Chef and Manager. Hired staff and provided training on cultural cooking techniques and practices
Designed a Jamaican-themed venue, signs and menus and oversaw multi-media marketing efforts
LF DISTIBUTION HOLDING - Division of Li & Fung Senior Technical Designer New York, NY 2009 – 2015
OXFORD APPAREL Product Development Manager 2006 –2009
OXFORD APPAREL Senior Technical Designer 2004 –2006
Accounts: Macys, Target, Amazon, Kohls, Orvis, Casual Male, Oxford Golf, Costco, Converse
Labels: INC, Alfani, Tasso Elba, Philip Lim, Merona, Cherokee, Croft & Barrow
Categories: Suits, Suit Separates, Blazers, Jackets, Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms, Dresses, Shirts, Knits, Sweaters
Size Ranges: Men, Young Men, Big &Tall Men, Boys, Missy, Women
Directed the initial set-up of the Technical Design Department, including business strategy and staffing
Managed the product development process collaborating between Creative Design and Production
Established and managed libraries for construction, measurement methods, grade rules, patterns and sketches
Developed block specifications and block pattern slopers to standardize all size ranges of in-house open lines
Designed and managed in-house computerized technical specification packages
Responsible for communicating solutions to all issues of fit and construction to the appropriate factories
Supervised staff patternmakers in development of first patterns or the correction of the vendors’ patterns
Implemented time and action calendars to meet critical deadlines
Managed the activities of technical design staff including hiring, coaching and development
Provided technical input to Sourcing and Merchandising teams regarding fit, construction and costing
Organized and conducted weekly, live model in-house fit sessions with our Merchandising and Production teams to
ensure correct fit and construction is maintained for each brand
Attended accounts weekly live model fit sessions with their Product Development teams to ensure consistent fit is maintained
Approved pre-production samples for each private label account and graded size set samples for Target as a Target Accredited Business Partner Fit Engineer (ABPFE)
Developed and provided comparison fit specifications and construction reports for our private label accounts
Traveled to Far Eastern offices and factories to troubleshoot pre-production and production issues and provide training for spec technicians and quality control staff. Improved fit and quality standards significantly by initiating ongoing training of the technical staff in our overseas offices
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES VP Product Development New York, NY 2000 – 2004
Accounts: Emmanuel, Reebok, Greg Norman, Brooks Brothers, EP Pro Golf, Liz Claiborne
Categories: Suits, Suit Separates, Blazers, Jackets, Outerwear, Dresses, Tops, Bottoms, Dress Shirts
Size Ranges: Men, Young Men, Big &Tall Men, Missy, Large Size Women, Boys
Technical design services to include full technical design packages, fittings, patterns and production
Creative design services to include line planning, development, story boards and mood boards
Negotiated prices and reviewed final shipment styles from warehouse to ensure correct quality and fit
GFT EMMANUEL, EMMANUEL UNGARO Patternmaker - Lectra New York, NY 1998 – 2000
Categories: Better Suit Separates, Blazers, Jackets, Dresses, Tops, Bottoms
Size Ranges: Missy, Large Size Women, Petites
Draped and developed 1st through production patterns
Conducted live model prototype fit sessions
Supervised sample makers in the sewing and construction of garments
FEDERATED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT Technical Designer New York, NY 1995 – 1998
Label: MT Studio
Categories: Suit Separates, Dresses, Sportswear
Size Ranges: Missy, Large Size Women, Petites
Partnered with Merchandising and Creative Design to ensure clear understanding and interpretation of sketches with regards to brand, style and industry trends
Input and maintained on-line libraries for all grade rules, measurement methods and product labeling.
Developed and maintained data library of pattern slopers
Organized and conducted live model prototype and production fit sessions, communicating results to our foreign office representatives, vendors and merchandising team
Supervised in-house patternmakers in development of first patterns or correction of the vendors’ patterns
Supervised distribution and workflow to technical design assistants and freelance staff
Critiqued and reported on fit and construction of approval samples from domestic and overseas factories
Evaluated vendor specifications and production patterns for import and domestic programs
Kept abreast of and adhered to development and production schedule of all styles so that delivery dates could be met
SPORTSWEAR PRODUCERS Production Manager/Assistant Plant Manager Jamaica, W.I. 1993 – 1995
Managed production in 807 garment factory of over 700 employees with a weekly production quota of
55,000 dozen Hanes panties, exceeding weekly production target by over 10%
Supervised staff of 15-20 direct reports
Managed start-up operations of 2nd garment factory of over 300 employees with a weekly production of 3,500 dozen
Hanes T-shirts, realizing production growth to 8,500 dozen T-shirts in 3 months
ASSOCIATED MERCHANDISING CORP Technical Designer New York, NY 1989 – 1993
Programs: Social and Better Dresses, Beaded Eveningwear, Beaded Jackets, Suits and Suit Separates
Size Ranges: Missy, Large Size Women, Petites
Developed graded, computerized size specs; developed patterns or corrected vendors’ patterns
Conducted live model fit sessions, reporting to overseas offices and factories with regards to fit and construction
Traveled to our overseas offices and factories to provide technical training to technicians and quality staff
ALCOTT & ANDREWS Tailoring Manager New York, NY 1987 – 1989
Devised and implemented operational procedures for the tailoring department
Handled and directed customers fittings in store or at their offices
Hired, trained and directed tailors and fitters in customers’ fittings and alterations
Ensured all customers’ orders were altered satisfactorily and delivered on-time
EDUCATION Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY
AAS Fashion Design
AAS Fashion Buying and Merchandising
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Target Accredited Business Partner Fit Engineer (ABPFE)
SKILLS Lectra Patternmaking, Knowledge of Gerber, Tradestone, PDM, PLM, Outlook, Excel, Illustrator, Power Point
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