Tierra M. Deas CONTACT
TALENTS:
INTERESTS
Technical Design x Designer
ABOUT ME
EXPERIENCE
tierradeas
@gmail.com
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
I am advancing my career, by using natural born talents and skills acquired while working in the apparel industry. I combine the two dynamics, in all endeavors I take part in. I will fully support any team to advance the company’s growth, and to continue expanding my expertise within the fashion business. Bachelor of
Fine Arts
APPAREL DESIGN
DESIGNER
TECHNICAL DESIGN
Bachelor of Science
Fashion Design, 2012
Technical Design, 2016
EDUCATION
IN MOCEAN GROUP LLC, (SWIM)
World Travel
NY, NY
Fashion Institute of
Technology
• Ability to create patterns and designs from self-designed sketches.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, from conceptualization to the pattern drafting stage; to the final garment assembly to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Clear understanding of industrial sewing, hand sewing, special stitching, beading, and embroidery.
• Experience in CAD illustration & hand sketching.
• Manipulates sketches/photos of all swimsuits using Photoshop/Illustrator in order to convey requested construction guidelines and fit corrections to factories.
• Assists in the preparation of artwork package for production ready standards; uploading files for cross-functional review.
• Adaptability to software and new technology upgrades.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Initiate Product Development Packet for new swimsuit development.
• Assess garment aesthetic and desired fit intent during development.
• Evaluate garment for quality, lead fit sessions, and make recommendations for pattern improvements.
• Collaborate with designers and provide direction regarding fabric, trim, fit and garment construction to meet specified costing requirements.
• Daily communication to cross-functional partners via email.
• Assist and consult with factory pattern makers to develop new samples.
• Strong Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction/fit or raw materials & product production.
• Ability to successfully work in a collaborative fast-pace team environment.
• Establish grading for swimsuits product lines within the PLM system.
• Ability to respond to business objectives with creative, innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Maintain documentation of all relevant data for production.
• Ensure that manufactured product meets customer specifications.
• Develop logistic strategy to avoid downtime and delays.
• Collect inventory and keep track of fit status for garments received from overseas. In Mocean Group, LLC manufactures swimwear for misses, girls, men, and boys. It sells its products through mass retailers, better departments, and specialty swim stores in the United States and internationally.
Fit Modeling