Marcia Moore

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Cell: *** - 724- 4321 E-mail: adj2er@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic seasoned Technical Design professional, in Sportswear and outerwear apparel; development and production. Extensive knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, draping, and sewing, as well as creating specification for different size categories. Extraordinary eye for garment construction details and fit. Conduct fitting on live models as well as mannequin, working very closely with Design Director /Design Team. Result driven, quickly pinpointing fit problems and implementing correction to speed up production and save time as well as cost. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with factories inland or overseas. With expertise in woven fabrics as well as cut and sew knits. Work independently or collaborate with team, highly adaptable and time conscious. Regardless of price points, I believe garments should be made to the best standards, using quality materials and workmanship. Safety measures should be followed so that garments are not recalled. Ability to get excellent quality garments produced according to Company standards or private label request, using all tools available, including, and not limited to hand or computer sketches, paper or muslin samples and digital photographs with clear detailed comments which result in excellent apparel for the vendors. Also shop the market and attend trade shows to keep up with current and upcoming trends. Sometime thinking outside the box to get results. Currently learning 3D Browzwear and VStitcher.

*MAINTAIN FIT AND QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EACH BRAND * CREATIVE SELF-STARTER, INNOVATOR, WORKS WELL UNDER PRESSURE

*PATTERN CREATION AND CORRECTION FOR FIT BALANCE * APPROVE OR REJECT GARMENTS TO ENSURE FIT CONSISTENCY

*GREAT ORGANIZATIONAL, ANALYTICAL AND PROBLEM -SOLVING SKILLS * POSITIVE, SUPPORTIVE, EFFICIENT, MULTI-TASKER

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Outlook. Web PDM, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator CS5, Photo Shop CS5, Lectra Web Gallery, Digital Camera, Scanner, Sewing Machine and Marrow Machine, Quark Press, Frame-maker Desktop Publishing. Detail hand sketching or computer sketching.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Senior Technical Designer/ Manager - Outerwear, Tops, Bottoms and Dresses

iApparel LLC / LMJ Designs (Freelance Contract) January 2018 – Present

Optimized daily workload based on factory schedules and delivery calendars for technical packages.

Pattern creation for special or problem fit when factory had issues.

Created BOM sheet for each style, supplied information for Hang Tag and Care Label to each factory.

Reduced chargeback by 30% by checking full size-run for each brand and timely delivery.

Created custom patterns and garments for private clientele.

Cut sample budget by 30%. Increased sales by 30%.

Senior Technical Designer – Women’s Activewear Tops, Bottoms and Dresses

Studio Ray LLC, NY, NY May 2017 – December 2017

Created technical packages for development for women’s top, bottoms, and dresses.

Created BOM sheets for every garment. Supplied information for Hang Tag and Care Label for each Vendor.

Patternmaking and pattern correction and revision when necessary.

Garment fitting on form or model. Identified and solve fit issues promptly for production issues.

Reduced chargeback by 30%. Increased sales by 17%.

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER ASSITANT PRODUCT MANAGER

LC APPAREL, NY, NY January 2015 – February 2017

Created technical packages for Men, Young men’s, and Boys, Contemporary.

Missy and Women Plus for sample development for outerwear and activewear.

Conduct fitting on live model or form, using digital photo to capture and keep record of fit problems.

Comment on fitting issues via e-mail or telephone for domestic or overseas factories.

Training and supervising a staff of two Assistant Designers.

Keep track of all samples sent out and record all fit issues and resubmits of samples Proto, PP or TOP.

Accuracy, speed, and efficiency resulted in delivery being on time without chargebacks and cancellations.

Increased sales by 50%.

Marcia Moore

Cell: 646- 724-4321 E-mail: adj2er@r.postjobfree.com

Freelance Assignments

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER PATTERN-MAKER, SEAMSTRESS, FIT TECHNICIAN

October 2014 - December 2014

Create flat pattern and garment for private clientele Infant, Girls, Juniors, Women, Missy, Maternity and Plus -

Measure samples to make sure they meet company standards, conduct fit sessions with designers, and fit comments -

Create tech pack for assigned area, measure samples, send fit comments, - J C Penny

Keep track of all samples sent out and record all fit issues and resubmits of samples Proto, PP or TOP.

Issuing graded specs for all categories when needed. Increased production and sales by 30%.

SENIOR TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Hot Shot HK LLC. NY, NY. June 2014 – September 2014

Creating technical packages for Kids, Juniors, Junior Plus, Missy and Women Plus for sample development for private label.

Conduct fitting on live model or form, using digital photo to capture and keep record of fit problems.

Comment on fitting issues via e-mail or telephone for domestic or overseas factories.

Keep track of all samples sent out and record all fit issues and resubmits of samples Proto, PP or TOP.

Issuing graded specs for all categories listed above for twenty-four accounts like BeBe, Charlotte Ruse, Forever 21, and Urban Outfitters.

Accuracy, speed, and efficiency resulted in delivery being on time. Decreased charge back by 50%.

DESIGNER/PATTERNMAKER/TECHNICAL DESIGNER/SEAMSTRESS

Unlimited Avenues NY, NY. October 2010 - May 2014 (Contract Freelance Projects)

Creating flat sketches for juniors, Missy, Women and plus sizes for sample development for technical packages.

Create construction details using illustrator and excel for garment development. Conduct fit sessions on forms or models.

Sourcing trims and researching standards for garment construction according to price points of garments.

Approve garments for production, applying full Grade for garment that goes into production.

Constant quality control resulted in vendor satisfaction, Mande’s. Forever 21, Century 21, Dress Barns, Lane Bryant.

Collaboration, expertise, and determination which resulted in on time delivery. Decreased charge back by 15%.

TECHNICAL DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Sugar Plum Fashions, NY, NY. January 2010 – September 2010

*Created technical packages for overseas factories for infant, toddlers, girls and pre-teens focusing on specifications for private labels.

*Collaborated with Designers to review concept fit garments for each seasonal line.

*Advised designer on technical details for new concepts.

*Communicated with Head Designer on fit issues when factories tried to produce inferior garments.

*Corrected patterns when factories misinterpreted design details or construction.

*Conducted and facilitated fit sessions to evaluate counter samples, pre-production samples, size run and TOP samples.

*Followed design through from concept to production, which resulted on time delivery for Macy’s, Ross Dresses, Lords Taylor.

*Cut the sample budget by 20%.

TECHNICAL DESIGNER/PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Baby Togs Inc. NY, NY. May 2008 - October 2009

Established specification for Private Label brands for Lucy Sykes and Nicole Miller from concept to production.

Draped on form when necessary so factory had clear direction for construction of samples.

Executed accurate information between vendors, factories, and departments.

Conducted fit sessions on live models as well as forms with designer, using digital images to implement correction.

Promoted to Assistant Product Manager after position was vacated which resulted in timely delivery.

Cut the sample budget by 50%.

A. H Schreiber/ Plugg Jeans NY, NY. February 2006 - April 2008

TECHNICAL DESIGNER

*Established specification for juniors, Missy, plus sizes from concept to production.

*Communicated accurate information between vendors, factories, and departments.

*Conducted fit sessions on model with designer, using digital images to implement correction.

*Updated technical packages in Excel for fit comments. Increased sales by 30%.

Marcia Moore

Cell: 646- 724-4321 E-mail: adj2er@r.postjobfree.com

Simplicity, McCall’s / Vogue Pattern Co, NY.NY. – January 2000- January 2005

TECHNICAL DESIGNER-WRITER

*Wrote detailed sewing direction for the home sewing industry from infants to plus sizes, craft, and home decorating.

*Made samples to clarify construction details for difficult styles.

*Implemented new sewing techniques for easy garment construction.

*Corrected patterns when necessary or when marking affected grading.

*Cross check that fabric chosen by design department was compatible with the design.

*Attend daily production meeting to report what the priority for each line and implement corrections when necessary.

*Upload information into Frame Maker desk top publishing.

EDUCATION

Katharine Gibbs School NY, NY

A.A.S Degree - Fashion Designing and Fashion Merchandising

Mayor's School of Design

Certificate - Fashion Designing

Tarrant High School

Diploma - Clothing and Textiles

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