Fashion Designer

Portfolio PW: PORTFOLIOCDR

ad37nc@r.postjobfree.com 732-***-****

New York, NY

I am a highly established professional with extensive experience in concept building & designing captivating apparel and accessories for timeless collections. Skilled in textile development and well-versed in creating technical sketches for development packages. Team player, efficient in coordinating with the design team to develop ideas for new products, meet specific needs, and ensure cohesion and quality across the brand.

Areas of Expertise

• Concept Development

• Hand Sketching

• Technical Sketches Cads

• Textile Design

• Sustainability Practices

• Draping & Fitting

• Embroidery

• Hand & Machine Knitting

• Market Research & Analysis

Technical Proficiencies

Adobe Creative PLM CLO 3D Microsoft Office

Professional Experience

Echo New York, NYC 2018 – 2023

Designer

Design effortlessly sophisticated knit and woven apparel and accessories. Conduct thorough research on market, concept materials, and colors. Source sustainable materials to promote ethical as well as environmentally conscious production. Oversee the overall development from prototyping to production. Run design presentations to the sales and marketing teams.

● Recognized for designing some of the top 10 best-selling styles.

● Spearheaded new branding initiatives and logo applications.

● Pioneered and perfected the use of recycled, naturally dyed fabrics as well as lightweight thermal insulation. Jussara Lee, NYC 2016 – 2018

Sustainability Designer

Designed bespoke luxury pieces for clients. Collaborated with local tailors to achieve craftsmanship of the highest quality. Established zero-waste initiatives for textile-development, pattern making and packaging. Led special projects, such as "Slow Food" bandanas and "Weaving Hand" zero waste woven panels. Initiated and led series of regularly sold-out mending workshops in collaboration with local artists.

● Created a comprehensive library of fabric waste for use in patchwork, mending, and embroidery.

● Engaged and expanded the clientele by transforming their existing garments into fresh creations. Malabrigo, NYC / Uruguay 2016

Freelance Knitwear Designer

Designed and developed hand-dyed knitwear collection made with 100% Uruguayan Merino wool. Managed production processes by utilizing expertise in tech packs, stitch development, and fittings. Supervised manufacturing process through close collaboration with knitters.

● Planned and executed the design of a capsule collection to celebrate the brand’s heritage.

● Led remote fittings and created tech pack templates in Spanish to streamline work with knitters based in Uruguay.

LinkedIn

Ralph Lauren, NYC 2015

Cut & Sew Knits Freelance Designer

Designed cut and sew knits for Denim & Supply. Created unique fabric treatments. Produced detailed hand sketches, technical drawings, tech packs to ensure accurate and efficient production. Assisted in fittings.

• Improved the efficiency of the design process by reorganizing libraries of fabric washes and printing techniques.

Calvin Klein Collection, NYC 2014 – 2015

Design & Fabric Assistant

Created innovative finishing designs for garments to showcase in runway shows. Designed and built unique textiles for runway shows while pushing boundaries of creativity and style. Collaborated with European and local mills to produce custom-made fabrics, such as "Lorma" and "Dynamix".

● Elevated the quality of the final product by conducting in-depth research on materials and finishings.

● Enhanced the sample-making process by cataloging the library of in house-fabrics and incoming materials. J. Crew, NYC 2013

Cut & Sew Knits Freelance Designer

Designed classic modern cut and sew knits. Created using hand sketches, technical drawings, tech packs, specs. Performed extensive trend, market, color, and fabric research.

• Upgraded the tracking of the design and development process by creating meticulous development boards. Internship Experience

Derek Lam, NYC

Isabel Toledo, NYC

Michael Kors, NYC

Ralph Lauren, NYC

Rebecca Taylor, NYC

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design & Sustainability Parsons School of Design, NYC BFA

Associate’s Degree in Art & Fashion Design

Altos De Chavón School of Design, DR AAS

Honors & Exhibitions

Top 5 Finalist, Kering: French Luxury Group, Empowering Imagination Competition, 2013 Winner, Footwear Polytechnic S.C.A.R.L, Italy, 2013 Thesis Collection Display, Saks Fifth Avenue, NY, 2013 Thesis Collection Display, Barney’s New York, NY, 2013 Shoe Collection Display, Iris Boutique, NY, 2013

Thesis Collection Runway Show, Parsons School of Design, NY, 2013 Full Tuition Scholarship, Full Tuition Scholarship, 2011 – 2013 Language Proficiencies

English, Spanish

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