ESTHER ELUGBA

TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Yonkers, NY *0705

646-***-****

ac92hy@r.postjobfree.com

PROFILE

Dynamic and client-focused fashion professional with expertise in all facets of production management, garment design, fit, construction, strategic development, and project execution. Exceptionally adept in creating innovative solutions that optimize processes, product quality, and profitability. Distinctive eye for emerging trends and talent for bringing design concepts to life. Articulate communicator and champion of teamwork.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Full Life Cycle Production Management

Garment Design / Fit / Construction

Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Strategic Planning & Execution

Technical Implementation & Flats Sketching

Pattern Making & Sewing Techniques

Pattern Grading & Alteration

Market Trends & Emerging Brands

Process & Workflow Improvements

Client & Stakeholder Relations

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts in English/Arts

Ogun State University – Nigeria

Associate Degree

Fashion Design & Merchandising

Katherine Gibbs School – New York, NY

Certificate - Pattern Making

Fashion Institute of Technology – New York, NY

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Windows & Mac OS Environments

MS Office Suite & Adobe Product Suite

PLM, UNIX, Simparel

Sewing: Hand & Machine

Pattern Making, Draping, Fitting

Flats Sketching

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RASHTI & RASHTI – New York, NY 10/2014 – Present

Associate QA Manager & Technical Designer (10/2014 – Present)

Serve in a dual role in QA and technical design. Final authority on pre-production sample approval for bulk production, including measurements, fitting, pattern corrections, safety testing, and construction/appearance review. Administer full life cycle garment production, including creation of cost specifications and final graded specifications. Ensure alignment to all QA and compliance standards. Spearhead approvals of TOP samples for Buyers and Licensors. Engage consistently with overseas factories.

Issued corrections to patterns and/or garment construction/technique to meet design requirements and achieve acceptance.

Pinpointed non-compliant products and/or safety issues, protecting the company from cancelled orders and revenues losses.

Technical Designer – Product Development (01/2014 – 10/2014)

Delivered designs for bulk production in accordance to construction and design standards. Led weekly fit meetings using dress-forms and fit models. Utilized technology such as digital photos, software, and technical sketches to streamline communications with global vendor partners. Approved fit and garment construction under oversight of the design and merchandising teams.

Engaged with 10+ cross-functional staff across 3 business units to guarantee project milestones and timelines. Communicated project updates to stakeholders.

Introduced an effective process improvement in design/fabric correction that prevented order cancellation and eliminated inefficiencies.

INTIMO GROUP – New York, NY 02/2011 – 03/2013

Technical Designer

Collaborated on a 4-member design team that executed tech pack development for in-house and private label projects. Leveraged legal/regulatory compliance expertise and clear communication acumen to resolve fit and construction issues with overseas factories. Facilitated fit sessions with Design and Product Development teams.

Defined, established and enforced fit and construction standards to promote brand consistency and quality, enabling cohesive deliverables.

Instrumental contributor on the design, development and successful deployment of an active wear line sold through Macy’s Department Stores nationwide.

KC NEW YORK – New York, NY 04/2008 – 02/2011

Assistant Technical Designer

Assessed and offered key recommendations on garments from concept to production completion. Interfaced with overseas factory personnel to ensure alignment with specs, grading, fit, and construction. Monitored and updated the fabrics and samples library.

Partnered with the Head Designer to conceptualize and revitalize tech packs.

Drafted flat sketches with construction components, line sheets, and garment specs.

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