Manager Design
Resume:
JIHAN HARFOUCH
***, **** **., ********, **, *****
*****.**********@*****.***
Personal Profile
Innovative and artistic professional with 19 years of experience in the fashion industry, holder of double major, fashion design and pattern making, seeking a position as a pattern maker.I am skilled in various aspects related to fashion design, including sketching, illustration, trends forecasting, merchandising, branding, textile understanding, sewing, and pattern making. I am mostly specialized in women clothing, but able to adapt my skills to other lines of products. I am detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, precision and quality culture.I am dynamic, motivated, and I enjoy working in a team collaboration environment, while able to work independently when necessary.
Education
In progress
GERBER certification
2013-2016
ESMOD, Beirut, Lebanon
Diploma in Pattern making
1997-2000
ESMOD Damascus, Syria
Diploma in Fashion Design
Highlights
● Innovation in pattern making
● Highly detailed oriented / quality and
precision focused
● Excellent time management skills, ability
to prioritize, and to meet all delivery dates
● Problem solving skills, stress tolerance,
teamwork
● Very good Communication skills
Technical Skills
● Working closely with sample makers and technical designers to problem solve construction and sewing finishes, and advise best garment construction alternatives.
● Producing first proto pattern interpreting designs, draping fabric/muslin, 3D volume, and one cut pattern, on a form to duplicate the designer sketch. Page 1 3
JIHAN HARFOUCH
237, 94th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11209
*****.**********@*****.***
● Preparing a cutter’s must (reference tool that contains a list of garment pieces/components, trims and garment construction information to make the garment) for cutter and sample makers.
● Developing production samples, special projects and cost effective sample construction alternatives, while maintaining the design integrity.
● Preparing and correcting patterns to design/fitting common.
● Managing through production pattern and updating pattern accordingly.
● Insuring that each pattern is executed according to the set standards of size, construction methods, and pattern making quality standards.
● Detecting pattern errors for correction prior to release, executing corrections.
● Prioritizing workload based on Design and calendar dates / needs.
● Comparing patterns between in-house and overseas patterns with sample and check grading, if necessary.
● Working with all types of fabrics, which include silk, velvet, wool fabric, etc
● Working with all types of products, including jackets, coats, dresses, pants, tops, vests, etc.
● Proficiency in sewing.
● Ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator
Work Experience
2019 Nabea Group,Beirut, Lebanon
Pattern maker, in the see-max part of the company
2018 FLAIR & BLASH, New York, USA
Freelancer in Fashion design, creating Prom dresses. 2016 – 2019 Riham El Bizri, Beirut, Lebanon
Pattern maker, handling small projects for private customers 2016 Sadek Magid, Beirut, Lebanon
Chef d’atelier (workshop chief), managing a team of 6 people 2009 – 2013 Jiji Creations, Beirut, Lebanon
Boutique owner and manager for ready to wear fashion and wedding dresses 2004 – 2005 AISHTI, Beirut, Lebanon
Stylist in the VIP section
2001 – 2004 Solo Mia,Aleppo, Syria
Boutique and workshop owner and manager for ready to wear fashion and wedding dresses 2000 (Sep-Nov) Samir Sabbagh, Beirut,
Lebanon
Internship as stylist wedding and evening dresses. Languages
English: Intermediate-advanced
French: Intermediate
Arabic: Native language
Page 2 3
JIHAN HARFOUCH
237, 94th St., Brooklyn, NY, 11209
*****.**********@*****.***
References available upon request
Page 3 3
Contact this candidate