Robert O’Dell
NY, New York, ***36
Cell phone: 908-***-****
E-mail: ************@**.***
Skills
First and production pattern making, computerized pattern making, Grading, Draping, Sewing, Fitting, Technical illustration, Garment specs, Cutters-must, Fashion illustration, PDM/PLM, Photoshop, CAD design, Print and graphic design for apparel Illustrator, Excel/ Microsoft Office
Experience
Consulting Graphic artist Bluefaith Denim
- Creating logo design
-Creating hangtags and labels for junior collection
- Illustration and design of placed prints and repeats for garments and textiles
- Technical illustration
- Working with sample and pattern makers to develop patterns for placed and engineered prints September 2016 – present
Technical Designer- Garan Inc. Men’s and Boy’s activewear and Children’s Sleepwear October 2015- present.
- Technical illustration
-Conducting Fittings from Development to TOP
- Measuring and analyzing samples in preparation for fit
-Developing specs and construction parameters
- Providing pattern and corrections if necessary
- Development and application of grade rules.
-Communicating with vendors via email and PLM software.
-Utilizing CAD software to illustrate designs and provide fit comments and construction details Missy Technical Designer- Freelance-Amerex group: Dolce Vita June – September 2015
-Engineering of product with head designer
-Writing garment specification packages with Illustrator, Photoshop and excel
-Developing design and graded specs
-Supervising pattern development
-Using CAD software the convey design and construction details and specifications concisely. Technical Design/ CAD - Consultant at Nauman Piyarji- New York, NY March 2014- May 2015
-Working with designer and overseas team to develop MoMs to spec and measure products
-Creating detailed technical drawings and tech. packs for small production batches and bespoke goods
-Developing protos and detail samples for overseas team
-Regularly working with sample and pattern makers on development and construction
-Maintaining style and progress database
-Conducting fittings Documenting correction and alterations
-Technical illustration
-Developing blocks
-Logo and graphic design
-Design and development of packaging and fragrance bottles EDUCATION
Technical Design (BS) with a minor in Economics at Fashion Institute of Technology - NY Graduated 2015
Fashion Design (AAS) at Fashion Institute of Technology - NY Graduated 2013
Apprenticeship Anthony Manfredonia New York - New York, NY 2012