Alicia Garvey
Howell Township,NJ
Summary
Experienced 3D Technical Designer with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in Draping, VStitcher 3D, Browzwear, Centric, Microsoft Word, Excel, PLM, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Gerber Accumark, and Textiles. Strong professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Technical Design from Fashion Institute of Technology.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Technical Designer for Core Intimates/True & Co. - The Underwear Group
PVH Corp.
11.2021 - Current
- Duration: 2 years 9 months
- Create technical packages for new development styles for Women's intimates and Lounge
- Conduct fittings with designers/sourcing team/ merchandising team/raw materials team and live models to achieve desired fit, review trim details and fabrics from concept samples to production
- Expedite detail fit comments, approvals and complete style information packages for vendors
- Provide detail sketches and/or picture illustrations on how to make pattern/fit corrections
- Follow up with vendors for timely sample submissions to coordinate fitting schedule
- Work closely with vendors on problem styles by having vendors join fittings and review fit garments on model together, review pattern corrections and design details for better understanding
- Work with packaging team to provide sizing information for packaging information for shipments
- Work closely with sourcing team to track samples, production issues and approvals to meet deadlines
- Work closely with raw materials team to pinpoint challenges with fabrics/trims before using in garments
- Approve all fit samples for bulk and release full size graded spec.
- Managed division when Manager had to go on leave, trained a freelancer for support.
- Worked with collaboration with Design to create standard Blocks for panties to make production easier.
- Gained knowledge of Lounge wear when True & Co introduced their new Lounge wear.
- Supported other divisions throughout PVH, including Men's and Women's Plus Size, Women's Calvin Klein Intimates, CK Sport for Women's and Men's.
Associate Technical Designer for Calvin Klein Women's - The Underwear Group
PVH Corp.
04.2019 - 11.2021
- Duration: 2 years 8 months
- Create technical packages for new development styles for Women's intimates
- Conduct fittings with designers/sourcing team/ merchandising team/raw materials team and live models to achieve desired fit, review trim details and fabrics from concept samples to production
- Expedite detail fit comments, approvals and complete style information packages for vendors
- Provide detail sketches and/or picture illustrations on how to make pattern/fit corrections
- Follow up with vendors for timely sample submissions to coordinate fitting schedule
- Work closely with vendors on problem styles by having vendors join fittings and review fit garments on model together, review pattern corrections and design details for better understanding
- Work with packaging team to provide sizing information for packaging information for shipments
- Work closely with sourcing team to track samples, production issues and approvals to meet deadlines
- Work closely with raw materials team to pinpoint challenges with fabrics/trims before using in garments
- Approve all fit samples for bulk and release full size graded spec.
- Worked on Calvin Klein Mainline, Calvin Klein Off - price and True and Co for a short time before it moved to Core Intimates division. Also, collaborated on Calvin Klein Performance.
Technical Assistant
Dana-co LLC
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Duration: 2 years 5 months
- Work simultaneously on brands Natori and Skarlett Blue
- Assist Technical Manager and Technical Grader with completing final Blue Tag/final fits comments
- Measure samples and prepare for fittings for Blue Tag/final fits and TOP garments
- Perform technical analysis of garments including fit, construction, and overall design aesthetics
- Approve construction details and fit of samples for final production
- Developed initial specifications to maintain company standard in fit and construction
- Communicates via e-mail or face-to-face with overseas factories regarding any issues for quality assurance
- Initiates and follows through with garment issues in production and provides solutions for factories to follow
- Collaborates with Technical, Design, Production, and Color teams for final product development
Technical Design Intern
Veronica Beard
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Duration: 6 months
- Women's High End Contemporary Company with Fashion Show experience.
- Managed sample corrections by translating detailed evaluations for fit samples, including sketches, photos and fit comments to agents and manufacturers
- Prepared initial specifications for various prototypes and facilitated fit sessions
- Reorganized the company's closet's large collection of clothing, so that the team can more easily select/return samples and discard old fits
- Actively built relationships and communication with co-workers and business partners to ensure effective workflow
- Identified shrinkage problem through wash experiments
Intern
Almost Famous Clothing
01.2014 - 03.2014
- Duration: 3 months
- Assistant to Designer/Production
- Created presentation boards for the Design Department to use in the development of its color palette
- Matched design inspiration swatches to producible color standards
- Reorganized the company's closet's extensive collection of clothing so that the design team can more easily select and return samples
- Organized company's library so that the design and merchandising teams can access it more easily for inspirational purposes
Education
Bachelor's degree - Technical Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
01.2016
Associate's degree - Fashion/Apparel Design
Nassau Community College
01.2014
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office
- Smartsheet
- 3D Vstitcher/Browzwear
- Centric
- PLM
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Draping
- Patternmaking
Timeline
Associate Technical Designer for Core Intimates/True & Co. - The Underwear Group
PVH Corp.
11.2021 - Current
Associate Technical Designer for Calvin Klein Women's - The Underwear Group
PVH Corp.
04.2019 - 11.2021
Technical Assistant
Dana-co LLC
12.2016 - 04.2019
Technical Design Intern
Veronica Beard
05.2016 - 10.2016
Intern
Almost Famous Clothing
01.2014 - 03.2014
Bachelor's degree - Technical Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate's degree - Fashion/Apparel Design
Nassau Community College