Technical Designer Resume

TECHNICAL DESIGN / APPAREL SPECIFICATION

Driven professional with over nine years of experience in clothing development. Comprehensive expertise in garment construction, patternmaking, draping, and establishing measurement specifications. Exceptional eye for fit and construction details. Proven ability to identify and correct issues that impede successful production and aesthetic intent of apparel design. Outstanding communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish.

Proficiencies include:

> Fit Evaluation & Correction
> Grade Rule Specification & Finalization
> Pattern Drafting & Development
> Vendor & Internal Communications
> Construction Specification & Evaluation
> Accurate & Complete Information Sharing

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Tools: Word, Excel, Outlook; Gerber Technology: WebPDM, Accumark, Micromark; Adobe: Acrobat, Illustrator 6.0, Photoshop Elements 2.0; Integrated Style Information Systems (ISIS), Adobe, Quark, ACT!, FoxPro, KaratCAD Designer, Karat Organizer

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

ABC Inc., International Sourcing Office, Tampa, FL – 20xx to Present
PRODUCT TECHNICIAN / APPAREL ENGINEER

Manage product development for Men’s, Women, Children, Denim Tops, Bottoms, Infant, Maternity, and Plus Size divisions. Prepare and evaluate fit samples, block patterns and graded nests for San Francisco office. Convey all comments and corrections regarding fit samples and patterns based on reviews held in San Francisco. Provide revised specs, corrected patterns and graded nests for vendor reference.

Ensure that the high quality standards of ABC Inc. are upheld by providing clear, constant and positive communication with vendors and fellow team members.

* Developed vendor training manual to clearly communicate company expectations and ensure that factories are successful in sending complete and accurate sample packages.

* Created and facilitated Basic Garment Construction training classes for the production team to increase awareness of how production decisions directly affect vendor productivity.

FGH International Corp., Miami, FL – 20xx to 20xx
TECHNICAL DESIGNER

Identified potential production, quality and costing issues and proactively made effective recommendations to maintain brand integrity. Conducted fit sessions and communicated fit intent, balance and construction to vendors via pattern diagrams, pattern corrections, and digital images. Generated trim information and production details sheets. Tracked all garments from inception through production, and examined products to ensure all details met design and vendor specifications.

* Ensured strict garment adherence to design intent and corporate standards.

* Led and participated in departmental and cross-functional meetings designed to improve product speed to market.

EDUCATION

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY, 20xx to 20xx
Fashion Design and Pattern Making

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