Technical Designer
Resume:
ESTHER ELUGBA
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Yonkers, NY *0705
***********@*****.***
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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