Technical Designer

GARRETT GRIGGS

929-***-**** *********@*****.*** Brooklyn, NY linkedin.com/in/ggriggs90/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Senior-level Technical Designer with nearly a decade of experience driving product integrity, fit consistency, and scalable construction solutions across leading fashion brands. Expertise spans a wide range of categories—including outerwear, dresses, denim, knits, and athleisure—serving contemporary, missy, and plus-size markets. Most recently served in a leadership capacity at Bagatelle International, overseeing fit strategy, building foundational sloper libraries, and managing technical execution across multi-category collections for in-house and licensed brands. Brings advanced proficiency in pattern correction, grading, BOM development, and PLM systems, with a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration and global factory communication.

Recognized for a hands-on, solution-driven approach that balances creative vision with commercial viability. Known for delivering technical excellence with precision, consistency, and a deep commitment to product quality at every stage of development. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

- Fittings/Scheduling - Tech Pack Creation - Gerber Accumark - PDM/PLM/Excel

- Sample Tracking/Logging - Construction/BOM Details - Pattern Correction/Drafting - Grade Rules

- Garment Measuring - Adobe Illustrator - Microsoft Suite - Team Player

- Daily Overseas Communication - Excellent Communicator - Time Management - Fast Paced EXPERIENCE

March 2023 – May 2025

Technical Designer • Bagatelle Int.

Dresses, Jumpsuits, Body Suits, Outerwear, Skirts, Pants, Denim, Structured Jackets, Tops, Athleisure. Wovens, Soft Wovens, Cut & Sew Knits, Sweater Knits. For Avec Les Filles, Bagatelle Collection, and HSN Brands for Contemporary, Missy, and Plus. Worked closely with all teams before/during handoff. Oversaw BOM, Construction, and Fabric details for development and production samples. Created sloper library for both Women's and Men's. Corrected/digitized patterns sent overseas. Assisted tech team with pattern and grading inquiries. Jump started Dress Line. Lead fittings. Created and maintained Tech Packs using Excel and FlexPLM. Created Grade Rules for Bulk Production. March 2022 – January 2023

Technical Designer • Steve Madden/Betsey Johnson

Dresses, Pants, Skirts, Jumpsuits in Contemporary. Wovens and Cut & Sew Knits. Sole Technical Designer for Betsey Johnson brand. Worked closely with Design, Product Development, and Production teams before and during Handoff. Lead fit sessions from development to TOP. Created and maintained Tech Packs using Excel. Ensure BOM details, including fabric, colors, and trims were all accurate. Created Grade Rules for bulk production.

September 2021 – March 2022

Freelence Technical Designer •Woxer

Women’s Underwear for Contemporary and Plus. Lead fittings for production samples. Created and maintained Tech Packs using Excel. Corrected patterns for overseas factories. Created Grade Rules for Bulk Production. Performed QC inspection for complete size run once approved.

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GARRETT GRIGGS

929-***-**** *********@*****.*** Brooklyn, NY linkedin.com/in/ggriggs90/ EDUCATION

2016 - 2018

Fashion Institute of Technology • B.S. in Technical Design Cum Laude GPA 3.6

Tutor, Teacher's Aide

2014 - 2016

Westchester Community College • A.A.S in Fashion Design GPA 3.5 Curriculum Chair Award, Key Award, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, Fashion Style and Society Club President

CERTIFICATIONS

Pattern Making Certificate • 2018 • Fashion Institute of Technology Production Pattern Making I & II • Computerized Pattern Making • Computerized Pattern Grading • Coats and Suits Pattern Making I & II • Evening-wear Pattern Making • Bridal Pattern Making • Sportswear Pattern Making • Cut & Sew Knit Pattern Making January 2019 –March 2022

Junior Technical Designer • The Kasper Group

Dresses, Cut & Sew Knit Tops in Missy for INC, Nine West, and Anne Klein. Worked closely with Design, Product Developement, Sourcing/Costing, and Production teams before and during Handoff. Lead Fit Sessions for Development and Fit Stages. Created and maintained Tech Packs using PLM system. BOM development Used Gerber Accumark to plot, digitize, and correct patterns. April 2017 – November 2018

Assistant Technical Designer •Diane Von Furstenberg Dresses, Skirts, Pants, Structured Jackets in Contemporary. Lead Fit Sessions for Development to TOP stages. Corrected patterns to achieve optimal fit. Created and maintained Tech Packs using PDM system. Page 2 of 2

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