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 note-taking and eff ective communication, resulting in superior fit and style.* Collaborated closely with pattern makers for necessary pattern adjustments, enhancing garment quality and fit.* Utilized Adobe Illustrator to develop detailed construction pages and technical schematics, ensuring precision in workmanship.

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• Oversee all production approvals including fittings, trim, lab dips and overall quality.

• 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 Delia’s, Tilly’s, Macys, Nordstrom, Torrid, and Maurices.• 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