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Freelance 3D Virtual Patternmaker/Technical Designer---Freelance, New York,NY, January 2001 - Present

 

Clients:  Urban Zen, Atelier Jolie, Telfar, Chloe Colette, Fleur du Mal, Autumn Adeigbo, Peruvian Connection, threeASFOUR, Melitta Baumeister, The Donna Karan Company, Perry Ellis, Carlisle Collection, Etcetera, Cerealart, J. Crew

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  • Creating 3D virtual samples for Design reviews; and initial patterns for factories

  • Generating detailed technical specifications, including measurements, construction details, to guide production.

  • Working with Design leads to define silhouette and fit standard for base sizes

  • Conducting fittings, pinning the garment, providing technical expertise on how to resolve fit issues and demonstrating to the Design/Product teams that the corrections being applied will result in the desired look; giving detailed feedback on samples regarding design, fit intent and patterns

  • Communicating with local and offshore offices and suppliers on technical issues

  • Knowledge and understanding of fabric characteristics, relationship to drape, balance and fit of silhouettes

 

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Parsons School of Design, New York, NY, January 2002 – Present

Parsons Paris/Parsons School of Design, Paris, France, July 2010 – August 2013

Part-time Assistant Professor and BFA Technology Coordinator  

 

        Courses:  Creative Technical Studio; Specialized Studio; Integrated Studio; Academy Sr. Fashion Design; 

        Continuing Education Fashion Design Basic Core; Fashion Model Drawing; Summer Intensive Studies I & II; 

        Fundamentals of Clo3D

 

  • Led the creation and implementation of the “Clo3D Virtual Fashion Design Certificate”, with courses educating over 200 students annually.

  • Managed a team of faculty, integrating cutting-edge technology into curriculum.

  • Develop recommendations for integration of new tech into fashion curriculum

  • Contribute to year level and linked course overall Faculty Facing frameworks

  • Liaise with IT as needed in relation to software updates

  • Instructing draping: soft and firm fabrics; patternmaking: menswear and womenswear; and garment construction

  • Advising on design development across various product categories, markets and price points: Men’s, Women’s and Children’s

 

 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY, Fall  2015 – Fall 2016

Visiting Professor

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Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy, Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2013

Guest Professor 

 

 

Calvin Klein Women’s Collection, New York, NY, Winter 2009

Consultant/Designer

 

  • Conceptualized with Francisco Costa, the Creative Director, regarding inspiration/direction

  • Designed woven tops, dresses, pants, skirts, outerwear and knits

  • Researched vintage clothing markets 

  • Assisted in fittings with Design and Atelier teams

  • Drafted patterns and made 1st fit samples

  • Created one-off garments for inspiration

 

 

HMX/Hartmarx Sportswear, New York, NY, June 2004 - January 2008

Designer

 

  • Conceptualized and collaborated with EVP of Design and Merchandising, Sr. Product Development Manager and Sr. Production Manager on design direction, product assortment and delivery flow

  • Designed woven tops and bottoms, knits tops, prints, embroideries and trims; assembled tech packs

  • Approved print and pattern layouts, strike-offs, knit-downs, handlooms and bulk fabric qualities

  • Attended fittings with Technical Designer and reviewed 1st fit through TOP samples

  • Previewed colour trend services; creating seasonal colour palettes

  • Worked with print and pattern services; edited prints/patterns for appropriate garments/fabric; created colourways

  • Established the Print Archives and the Colour Standard Log systems

  • Created pitch sheets and pattern packets for mills and factories to execute

  • Provided trend boards

  • Corresponded with overseas offices

  • Worked with merchants and product development on trim selection by style

  • Shopped market with merchandisers 

 

 

SGA (USA) Inc.––Private Label, New York, NY, June 2001 - May 2002

Associate Designer

 

  • Designed outerwear for clients such as: DKNY, Kenneth Cole, Liz Claiborne and Perry Ellis

  • Developed presentation boards

  • Created artwork for hang tags, care labels, brand labels and logo trims 

  • Tracked sample status, lab-dips, handlooms, knit-downs and counter-sourced goods 

  • Traveled regularly to factories in Asia to oversee sample-making and production; conducted fittings

  • Sourced trims and fabrics via Asian and European agents

  • Assembled tech packs

 

 

Coach, New York, NY, Summer 2000

Design Assistant---Freelance 

 

  • Designed small leather goods: gloves, belts, key fobs, and hair accessories

  • Illustrated designs for line sheets

  • Researched the market for trends; sourcing goods for product development

  • Participated in presentations of new products to merchandisers

 

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SKILLS

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  • Clo3D, Daz3D, Style3D, V-Stitcher, KeyShot, Blender, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Power Point, Word, Excel, basic knowledge of Premiere Pro CC and After Effects CC

  • Creating digital prints; embroidery layouts; laser cutting/etching

 

 

LANGUAGES

  • Extensive knowledge of the French language

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COMMITTEE WORK
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN

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  • Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice---Representative for School of Fashion Part-Time Faculty 

  • School Curriculum Committee School of Fashion--- Part-Time Faculty Representative

 

PUBLICATIONS/FEATURED WORK

 


EDUCATION

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CLO Virtual Fashion                                                                                             CLO Academic Instructor Accreditation Program 2024

Parsons School of Design/The Fashion Digital Group Academy                     Fashion Innovation Certificate 2022

Parsons School of Design, New York                                                                 MFA Fashion Design & Society May 2013

Parsons School of Design, New York                                                                 Interior Design Certificate August 2011

Arts of Fashion Masterclass, New York                                                              Design Intensive Course 2009

Parsons School of Design, New York                                                                 BFA Fashion Design May 2001

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