Fashion Designer, Product development, Techincal Designer
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Creative and result driven Fashion Designer, Product Developer, Digital Brand Strategist, and Creative Professional with 10+ years of experience in apparel development from concept through production for Missy, Junior, Maternity, and Plus Size markets.
Experienced collaborating with retail buyers, overseas/domestic manufacturers, and cross functional teams to create commercially successful collections.Skilled in fashion design, product development, production management, CAD collaboration,
garment construction, social media strategy, digital marketing, and website development for fashion brands and e-commerce platforms. Experienced in building and maintaining online brand experiences, creating visually engaging websites, organizing product collections, and supporting digital sales growth. Passionate about combining creative direction, technology, and consumer insights to develop strong fashion brands.
RoomMates July 2023 - Present Los Angeles, Ca.
Production Coordinator | Associate Designer | Social Media Coordinator
-Coordinate apparel production from development through final delivery for Missy, Junior, and Plus Size collections.
-Partner directly with major retail buyers during development meetings to ensure collections align with customer needs
-Collaborate closely with designer to create visually accurate CAD presentations for buyer reviews and production.
-Communicate daily with overseas factories regarding sample development, production timelines, construction details,
fit corrections, and quality standards.
-Manage multiple production calendars while ensuring deadlines are consistently achieved.
-Review samples, provide fit and construction comments, and coordinate revisions with factories.
-Assist in developing seasonal collections from initial concept through production.
-Work cross functionally with merchandising, production, design, and sourcing teams.
-Support fabric, trim, and color approvals throughout development.
-Help prepare presentations and line reviews for buyer meetings.
-Manage company social media content to strengthen brand awareness and showcase new collections.
-Maintain strong relationships with buyers, vendors, and manufacturing partners while ensuring product quality and on time delivery.
KJ Luxury March 2021 – April 2023
Los Angeles, Ca.
Associate Designer | Sample Maker | Patternmaker
-Assisted the Designer in developing luxury apparel collections.
-Created first samples and patterns for seasonal collections.
-Constructed high end garments using premium natural fibers including silk, wool, linen, and cotton.
-Interpreted design sketches into production ready garments.
-Managed sample revisions under tight deadlines leading into trade shows.
-Collaborated throughout the design process from concept through final garment completion.
-Played an essential role in preparing complete collections for industry trade shows.
Latigo September 2017 – March 2020
Los Angeles, Ca.
Assistant Designer | Pre-Production Coordinator | Social Media Coordinator
-Assisted in designing apparel collections for Missy, Maternity, and Plus Size categories.
-Coordinated pre-production processes from sample approval through manufacturing.
-Communicated with vendors regarding production timelines and garment specifications.
-Assisted with fabric sourcing and trim selection.
-Managed social media marketing and promoted seasonal product launches.
-Supported technical design, sample tracking, and fit approval processes.
-Worked with cross-functional teams to ensure products met quality and production standards.
FIDM Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Los Angeles, California
Associate of Arts Degree – Fashion Design
