Technical Designer (Intimate Apparel) at Torrid LLC (2022-07 – 2026-05)
- Create and manage 50+ detailed tech packs per season in PLM.
- Responsible for ensuring the fit, quality, and construction of garments from initial concept through production.
- Lead weekly fit sessions on live models.
- Evaluate pre-production samples and recommend pattern corrections to vendors to seal production approvals.
- Provide graded nests to ensure consistency with brand fit blocks and construction guidelines.
- Maintain organize samples, records of tech specs, fit history, and sample approvals.
- Manage sample receivings and preparing for next day fittings.
- Work closely with PD team to track and maintain approval deadlines.
- Attend weekly meeting with teams to review work in progress best and worst sellers and discuss updates.
Technical Designer (Activewear and Dresses) at Avalon Apparel (2019-08 – 2022-07)
- Create tech pack and released to factory with sew-by sample.
- Lead weekly fittings and identify necessary fit corrections.
- Manage sample receivings and preparing for next day fittings.
- Released grading specs & fit comments to factories.
- Sending samples to buyer for review & following-up.
- Work closely with PD team to track and maintain approval deadlines.
Freelance Technical Designer (Sweater Knits & Dresses) at Teeberry & Weave (2017-09 – 2019-08)
- Create tech pack.
- Responsible for ensuring the fit, quality, and construction of garments from initial concept through production.
- Lead weekly fit sessions on live models and identify necessary fit corrections.
- Evaluate pre-production samples and recommend pattern corrections to vendors to seal production approvals.
- Provide graded nests to ensure consistency with brand fit blocks and construction guidelines.
Technical Designer (Kids Clothing) at Idol Inc. (2012 – 2017)
- Create and manage 50+ detailed tech packs per season.
- Work closely with Designers to develop the fit, measurements, and specifications for prototype samples.
- Review proto samples against tech packs to ensure accuracy in measurements, construction, and design intent.
- Conduct fit sessions on live models and evaluate garments fit to factory.
- Establish garment specifications and construction requirements that align with brand standards.
- Organize and manage workflow based on delivery timelines and calendars.
Product Developer (Legwear) at Soxnet (2008 – 2012)
- Create PO's, negotiate prices for new and existing styles.
- Monitoring production status and delivery dates.
- Update WIP report daily.
- Managed to solve production related problems and follow-up with vendors as needed.
- Review sample and lab dip submits with Designer.
Associate Designer (Contemporary Missy Dresses) at BCBG (2005 – 2007)
- Work closely with Head Designer on design developments.
- Follow-up samples with pattern maker and sewers.
- Design artwork & embroidery layout and send to oversea factory.
- Prepare samples for fit meetings.
- Create tech pack and released to factory.
- Review sample color and lab dip submits with Designer.
Associate Designer (Contemporary Dresses/Sportswear) at GALA inc (2001 – 2005)
- Work closely with the Head Designer on all design developments.
- Fully responsible for entire product design process including line-sheets, cost-sheets, and trend researching.
- Source fabric, trims, and embellishments.
- Send out sample testing on denim washes and other embellishment.
- Prepare design technical package to send to oversea vendors.
- Manage the sample development process and ensure seasonal deadlines are met.
