Cecilia Hansel Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Greater Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles

Spearheaded the design and development of a diverse product line, including participation in menswear projects, focusing on woven, knit tops, and bottoms.* Proficient in PLM updates; developed and maintained clear and comprehensive tech packs for streamlined prototype and production processes.* Expertly led overseas fit sessions, ensuring impeccable.

Los Angeles

• Senior Designer, January 2012- May 2014Dlux Brands/ Grass Clothing –Los Angeles
• Design, and merchandise a Juniors Sportswear line, including woven/knits tops, bottoms, and dresses.
• Travel overseas to China and India for sample development, fabric/ trim sourcing, work directly with factories to meet pressing deadlines & insure sample quality.
• Research trends & competitors to maximize best sellers and new developments
• Create and organize Tech Packs, including sketches, details, and measurement specifications.
• Supervise and delegate responsibilities to a team consisting of assistants designer, graphic artists, pattern makers, and sample makers

• Designed 10+ deliveries per year including special projects under strict calendar deadlines. Accounts comprised of specialty stores, plus sizes, department stores, and various private label accounts customers such as.
• Developed the overall line concept to establish color, theme, fabric, trim and style selection.
• Traveled seasonally to New York, London, and Barcelona for trends and inspirations.
• Collaborated with sales to ensure designs met merchant line plans, assortment strategies, and price points.
• Managed and delegated responsibilities to a team consisting of assistants, graphic artists, pattern makers, and sample makers.

• Designed for private label accounts and special account projects.
• Responsible for executing both visual and verbal presentations to accounts during markets.
• Partnered with Sales on maximizing best sellers and new development.
• Worked directly with buyers to develop unique product specific to their customers.
• Responsible for developing overseas first samples and supplying efficient communication.
• Oversaw all production approvals including fittings, lab dips, and overall quality.

• Designed and developed both knit and woven tops/bottoms.
• Responsible for all design phases from sample development to production, including: sourcing fabrics and trims, conducting fitting, and all production approvals.
• Prepared complete tech-packs for imports, including: illustrator flats with measurements, construction and trim details, and grading specifications.
• Managed sample room and design assistants.

• Sourced local market to develop new trims and fabrics.
• Responsible for filing fabrics, preparing fabric notebooks, and aiding in any design related tasks.
• Assisted with line development process and sample production for kids and juniors line.
• Created Tech Packs and Cost Sheets.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Liberal Arts And Sciences

Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fashion/Apparel Design