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● Develop and design sublimation apparel such as band uniforms, fleece, and other products as needed.● Illustrate designs using Adobe suites and Accumark for pre production ∙● Assist in creative photo shoots● Provide personalized, on-site alteration services● Conduct Live Fittings and determine the necessary pattern changes to create the desire look and fit.● Operate the embroidery machine and heat press● Evaluates proto, fit, PP samples: measurements, construction● Evaluate the fit and communicate solutions with the vendor● Revises and reveals technical specification packages in PLM to maintain standard block measurements and construction requirements of a brand.● Provide direction to Graphics team and Trim department.● Draw accurate flat sketches as well as detailed sketches for technical packages.● Interact cross-functional teams daily to resolve issues● Assist technical designer in fit sessions with design team, sourcing, and buying partners. Develop technical skills, and offer innovative solutions to achieve the desired fit expression based on brand profile.● Develop pattern adjustment and patternmaking, grading skills. Block pattern development

● Designed apparel and constructed detailed technical packages which consisted of proper instructions and basic specifications to factories for product development● Facilitated correspondence with international vendor throughout insuring that the factory is clear on sampling details and deadline dates.● Cross-evaluated samples to ensure adequate quality prior to production and make sure samples are receive timely. Send/ship samples as needed.● Utilized Adobe suites to compile seasonal catalogs detailing company designs for internal newsletter distributed via MailChimp● Create and update PLM linesheets.● Review/ comment on lab dips and fabrics qualities.● Collaborated with design team to build momentum through creating style boards using market research● Assist marketing/design team with catalogue development and trade shows ∙Measure garments to ensure proper fit and record specification● Assist in proto fittings to include recording comments, taking photos, writing fit comments, and communicating the updates to the appropriate vendor.● Travels to overseas agents/factories for on-site development.

Associate’S Degree, Fashion/Apparel Design

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Fashion/Apparel Design