Technical Designer Be A
Resume:
Fernando T. Sanchez
Jersey City, NJ 07307
*********.*******@*****.***
Independent contractors for various high-end companies 06.22 to present
Ramy Brook LLC New York – May 2020 to June 2022
Sr. Technical Designer - Mid Manager– Women’s Wear, Blouses, Bottoms, Jumpsuits, Outerwear, Suiting, Seasonal Swimwear and Coverups
Work with design and Production VP to achieve and maintain the products Esthetics
Fitting on live model of product for proper fit and construction
Multi- tasking a variety of projects
Overview Overseas and Domestic vendors to ensure product quality is met
Manage the vendors samples submitted to ensure corrections were applied
Maintain the status report up to date to ensure delivery is met
Attend weekly status meeting with Production VP to evaluate WIP
The ability to collectively work under high pressure
Ensure comments to the Agent/ Vendors in timely manner
Demonstrate intensive technical and pattern-making skills to receive a well-balanced and proportional garments
Increase probability thru styling fit and maintaining company’s image
Giii - Tommy Hilfiger – New York, NY October 2015 to August 2018
Sr. Technical Designer – Mid Manager for Women’s Sportswear and Denim Jackets and Bottom
Touch Base with four technical design team and one assistant production to ensure the proper direction is given to factories
The ability to build standard blocks in accordance with company’s image to maintain consistency of fit and construction
Lead and conduct fittings on live models with the collaboration of Design and Production
Design handoffs for seasons development and aesthetics of the product
Obtain and use a high level of pattern-making skills, knowledge of proportions, garment balance and construction appropriate to the product fit and aesthetic
Able to communicate with agent, vendors to ensure the proper fit is being executed
Travel domestic and overseas to main-stream the fit, put into place companies process and procedures
The ability to work in high pressure atmosphere within a high level of workload, and deadlines
Interact and manage multiple cross-functions projects
Manage and develop the strengths of the technical design staff and/or assistance, interns by identifying their weaknesses and strengths.
Demonstrate administrative skills to achieve a professional atmosphere and good work ethics
Implement the usage of the status report to ensure the tracking of garments and meet deadlines
Successfully increase sales profits while maintaining Tommy’s Image intact
Garan Inc. - New York, NY July 2013 to October 2015
Sr. Technical Design / Head Maternity Pattern-Maker for Great Expectations for Women’s Division, Woven, Knits and Denim
Professional, command presence and develop a successful maternity brand from the ground up.
Manage and mentor three Technical Designers and one Associate
Development of 1st Pattern thru production and while maintain brands integrity
Knowledge of garment construction and fit, patternmaking
Maintain brand integrity throughout fit, upholding construction standards, sizing and styling
Manages the measuring and preparation of samples from development thru production
Conduct fit evaluation sessions on live models to analyze balance proportion of fit
Document and deliver clear communication thru comments / specs/ diagrams/ photos
Recommend for garment construction and fit to continually improve and produce best results of brand
Strong organizational skills
Solution-oriented and exceptional problem-solving techniques
Follow up on email from overseas office regarding comments on fit / construction/ and maintain design integrity
Ensure seasonal deadlines are met
Track and maintain workflow and workload of own product
Independent contractors for various high-end companies
Nordstrom NPG – Seattle, WA August 2007-October 2009
Product Development for Women’s Division, Classique Entier and Tesori brand Woven Tops, Woven Bottoms, Evening Designer Collection, Suiting
Collaborated regarding trends, new construction methods and techniques, new fabrications
Interpreted designers sketch information into accurate and reproducible spec packages
Initial construction and development of 1st proto thru technical process up to production
Interpreted Design vision, new trends and or shapes using draping and pattern making
Maintained consistent Quality Size and Fit Standards
Achieved due dates established by brand calendar
Responsible in maintaining blocks developed from best sellers up to date
Lead meetings to improve the product to adhere to better fit and construction methods
Worked closely with production in developing better a strategy for producing at a higher level of product quality.
Reviewed market trends and explore with design and merchandizing unique styles setting our product apart from other companies.
Tommy Hilfiger - New York, NY July 2006 - August 2007
Senior Technical Designer for “H” Line Woven Bottoms Sportswear, Woven Tops, Bottoms, Denim, Outerwear, Suiting, Swimwear
Oversaw team which developed new product thru technical packages submitted overseas
Conducted fittings throughout production stages of garments adopted.
Communicated with oversee agents and their vendors to insure the proper development of a well-fitted and stylized garment.
Insured the promptness of technical instructions given to the vendors to maintain delivery deadlines.
Implemented new procedures in our Hong Kong offices
Developed Illustration library for new silhouettes and trends of garments bought from Europe
Trained technical designer Associates, freelance and intern staff according to Tommy Hilfiger Standards
Work closely with Design in maintaining a consistent fit and proper construction
Possess strong technical knowledge and pattern making skills to act as reference point person
Maintain and update status reports to insure the samples are submitted within a timely manner
Nautica Inc. - division of Vanity Fair, New York NY August 2003- July 2006
Technical Designer for Men’s Woven Bottoms, Denim, Active wear Competition, Swimwear
Interpreted Designers vision: new trends and or shapes using draping and patternmaking
Collaborated with design regarding textiles reactions for fit and all treatments required
Interpreted sketches into an accurate and reproducible spec package
Developed accurate product specifications within calendar deadlines
Evaluated samples and communicate changes to external vendors
Worked in conjunction with Brand Team, Sourcing and QA to insure compliance to Nautica standards
Mentored Associate and intern technical designers
Updated block yearly in accordance to design and merchandising specifications
Traveled overseas for training of company’s process and procedure
Calvin Klein Jeans - New York, NY August 2000 - August 2003
Senior Technical Designer – Junior’s, Women’s and Men’s division, Jeans Bottoms, Dresses, Tops,
Outerwear, Denim and Woven, Knits: Bottoms, Tops, and Dressed
Initiated the development of technical packages, includes specs, construction details, pattern correction diagrams, trim info. and style description.
Worked closely with Design and Merchandising group on development of new season line.
Coordinated fitting according to garments received from overseas offices
Updated blocks to maintain the integrity of the product
Calculated the stretchable on each fit per style according to the lycra or Spandex percentage included on fabric content
Work with factory to estimate the temperature and shrinkage factor for each wash established by design
Mentor Technical designer in my team to strengthen their skill sets
Work well under pressure and am highly focused
Excellent verbal, illustration and intense pattern- making skills
EDUCATION:
El Centro College, Dallas, TX
AAS Fashion Design in Apparel and Patternmaking May 1993
SKILLS:
Word, Excel, Power Point, Web PDM, PLM, Centric 8, Momentis, Lotus Notes, Outlook, Illustrator CS 4/5/6
Strong Draping and Patternmaking for development and production
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