- Research and interpret market trends into high end, full-fashioned sweaters and knitwear- Create flat sketches and technical diagrams using Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and by hand to submit to overseas vendors- Generate technical specification packages for each sweater Belldini produces- Lead fittings, adjust specs appropriately and communicate changes to vendors- Finalize styles and colors along with other designers to complete line each season- Prepare seasonal catalog by attending photo shoot and merchandising catalog layout- Maintain high garment standards by performing quality control checks on production sweaters to ensure correct yarn quality, color, trims and sizing- Travel to China to work directly with factories on garment development and quality control on production garments

Created specs for Mossimo Red, Merona and Cherokee brands for Fall and Winter 2007 Knit, Sweater and Loungewear development packets Updated Fall and Winter 2007 Knit, Sweater and Loungewear sketches handed off from designer to ensure technical qualityGenerated development packets for vendor-designed styles of Winter 2007Chill Proof brand knit hats, gloves and scarvesConducted Men's suiting and lounge wear tests to assess fit and quality throughout sizes; analyzed and presented results to designers and buyersAnalyzed fit and style of Mossimo Red and Merona denim vs. competitor samples

Knitwear:- Trained students on fully fashioned knitwear construction. - Analyzed problems in sweater fit and pattern. - Advised students on proper yarn gauge and tension for desired sweater style and constructionCAD:- Trained students in computer design of sketching and patternmaking. - Instructed how to properly produce specification packagesProduction:- Assessed fit of garment with students. - Directed students in high quality garment production

- Designed new ice-skating dresses inspired by ready-to-wear samples- Lead the fitting of prototype ice-skating dresses- Worked with customers on designing and creating custom dresses- Trained staff on OptiTex pattern making and grading program