Professional Experience
Sr. Technical Designer
Sr. Technical Designer specializing in Women’s, Women’s Plus, and Men’s Tops
Duties: Evaluating fit samples from Proto through PP by measuring and fitting on a live model, cross fitting for consistency. Creating technical sketches and specs for development. Resolving fit issues and ensuring designers’ intent is followed through production.
Liverpool Commerce, CA
April 2024 - Present
Technical Designer
Technical Designer specializing in woven tops and blouses
Duties: maintaining block library and department standards. Evaluating Proto through PP samples by measuring and fitting on a live model Issuing specs for development. Working with designer and merchandising teams to ensure fit standards and designers’ intent are met throughout production. Resolving fit issues to maintain delivery deadlines.
Torrid City of Industry, CA
March 2018 - April 2024
Technical Designer
One World Apparel Los Angeles, CA
Production TD specializing in knit and woven tops and dresses for Missy, Plus, and Petite private label customers including Christopher and Banks, Bealls, Evine TTV as well as inline production sold under vendor brand name
Duties: Evaluating 1st through TOP samples by measuring and fitting on a live model or dress form. Issuing specs for development. Working with sales, design and customer TD to ensure fit standards are followed throughout production. Resolving fit issues while working under tight deadlines. Working with various heat transfer methods (e.g., sublimation, nail heads as well as woven appliques).
May 2015 - March 2018
Fit Technician
Sunrise Brands (Tarrant Apparel) Los Angeles, CA
Development and Production TD specializing in Denim for Missy, Junior, Plus private label customers including HSN, Kohl’s, Walmart, Kmart, Wet Seal, Delia’s, Hot Topic, Rue 21, Cashe, Chico’s
Duties: Processing samples for fit: measuring 1st through TOP samples and fitting with either live model or on dress form. Issuing specs for development. Creating tech packs. Resolving fit issues with customers/vendors, and keeping customer standards at the forefront of the design process while focusing on maintaining deadlines for production.
January 2012 - May 2015
Associate Technical Designer
Complete Clothing Company Vernon, CA
Work directly with design and sales team to develop and fit Women’s Contemporary brands Matty M and Willow & Clay from 1st fit through production.
Duties: Measuring and fitting garments, issuing fit comments along with illustrations, creating import and domestic tech packs, maintaining fit comment log, correspondence with import vendors.
July 2011 - October 2011
Assistant Technical Designer
Postella Los Angeles, CA
Work directly with design director to develop and design women’s contemporary apparel line with a focus on wovens and some knits. Postella was sold to Anthropologie, Macy’s, Dillard’s, Piperlime.com, Revolveclothing.com and specialty stores nationwide.
Duties: Technical sketching, creating line sheets and tech packs, color correcting photo shoot images, source and order fabrics and trims, conduct fittings with designer and patternmaker, communicating designs to pattern maker. Coordinating and tracking all incoming and outgoing sales samples, sample room coordination, liaison between owners and sales reps for line sheets, samples and trade show details