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Lee Ma is listed as Head pattern maker at Tom Ford international, based in Long Beach, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Lee Ma.
Lee Ma previously worked as Founder, Patternmaker and Technical Design Consultant at Atelier- Ny and Director of Patternmaking/Sample Room at Derek Lam. Lee Ma holds Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fashion/Apparel Design from Fashion Institue Of Design And Merchandising, Los Angeles, Ca.
A highly accomplished and creative Technical Design Manager with a vast array of experience in patternmaking, draping, product development, sourcing and textile qualities for the better Womenswear & Menswear markets. ➢ Experienced Womens and Menswear designer with expert knowledge of patternmaking, draping, design aesthetic, fitting techniques, garment and fabric construction.➢ Meticulous attention to detail, focused on fit consistency, quality construction and has the ability to take design aesthetic from concept through production for some of the most highly recognized brands in the fashion industry.➢ Exercises a highly analytical work style to identify challenges, resolve construction and development issues, and produce high quality, cost-effective garments. ➢ Pairs resourcefulness with strong communication and problem-solving skills to continually meet aggressive production schedules and delivery milestones. ➢ An effective team and project leader skilled at managing global production groups under a shared creative vision.
Listed skills include Draping and Pattern.
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Los Angeles
Develop patterns and draping for all collections. Working closely with internal design team. Creating prototype samples. Oversee sample makers/cutters. Developing patterns from sketches. Transforming vintage samples to modern fit. Supervising workflow with sample makers/ cutters.
Greater New York City Area
Contracted by multiple design houses for Pattern, and Draping for women’s, men’s woven, soft woven, cut and sew, athleisure, evening dresses, bridal, and RTW categories. Clients include: Phillip Lim, Colovos, Jason Wu, Gabriela Hearst, Oscar de la Renta, Tome, Dion Lee, Derek Lam, Derek Lam for 10 Crosby, MM la Fleur, Land of Distraction, and Proenza Schouler. • Collaborated with internal design teams to develop and create initial prototype samples, maintaining and strengthening design ideas from initial concept through final production• Took ownership of struggling projects/product lines and focused on improving communications at all phases• Communicated with vendors regarding fit corrections, workmanship comments, and design updates• Designed technical packs with specification sheets and grade rules• Reviewed and signed off on all final approvals in preparation for shipment• Work with sample makers/cutters• Final fitting on models for runway shows• Custom made clothing and handled fittings for celebrity clients
Greater New York City Area
Responsible for all aspects of managing a sample room, supervising a team of 15. Worked closely with design, fabric development, and merchants to create prototype samples for all styles, managing multiple seasons at different phases of development while ensuring design integrity, timeliness, quality and cost effectiveness of the developed product. Oversaw all categories including; Knits, Woven, Cut and Sew for RTW Collection. • Supervised a department of 15 including, of 8 Sewers, 3 Patternmakers, 2 Technical Designers, and 2 Cutters• Managed fit sessions on live models and took ownership of size and fit consistency within the brand• Completed design specification packages, including: flat sketch with measurements and construction details• Partnered with design in bringing the creative process to reality • Established the initial block spec, grading, for all product categories and ensured samples were ready for shows• Facilitated the transition of apparel styles from design concept / first prototype, to a final production ready sample• Travelled oversees to factories in Italy to communicate technical specs and fit for corrections and approvals• Monitored development related to overseas manufacturing operations of vendors in Italy• Handled all fittings of custom made clothing for celebrity clients• Rubbed off vintage garments to create a modernized contemporary fit
London, United Kingdom
Responsible for all aspects of technical garment development from prototype through final TOP approvals.• Responsible for patternmaking, draping for dress, skirts, tops, pants, coats, and suiting• Followed up and oversaw all embroidery and beading placements for local and overseas factories• Fitted entire line for couture, fashion shows and runway• Collaborated with designers to outline design details• Followed up with head seamstress on the implementation of techniques for garment construction to ensure intricate details were met• Updated vintage garments by transforming them into modern fitting new designs• Generated tech packs overseas for showroom sample lines
Greater New York City Area
Oversaw the PD Teams issuance of technical packages, development of samples from proto through TOP whilst ensuring design integrity, timeliness, quality and cost effectiveness of the developed product.• Responsible for all patterns through production• Developed brand technical packs, grade rules and vendor manual for sample process • Modernized and redesigned vintage garments for modern contemporary client fit and aesthetic• Supervised and generate work flow in design and sample room• Instructed sewers with all special details and trips to facilitate complicated stylings• Generated tech pack for oversees sample and production• Conducted all fittings for samples and production
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Lee Ma works for Tom Ford international.
Lee Ma is listed as Head pattern maker at Tom Ford international.
Lee Ma is based in Long Beach, California, United States while working with Tom Ford international.
Lee Ma has worked for Tom Ford International, Atelier- Ny, Derek Lam, Amanda Wakeley (Couture, Rtw, Bridal Dresses), and Mint Collection.
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Lee Ma holds Associate Of Arts - Aa, Fashion/Apparel Design from Fashion Institue Of Design And Merchandising, Los Angeles, Ca.
Lee Ma is listed with skills including Draping and Pattern.
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