Eben Adjumani
Seattle,WA
Summary
Technical designer with 5+ years' experience in hands-on construction & fit, tech-pack development, patternmaking, and grading. Ten years' involvement in the apparel design and development process.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Fit Specialist
Nordstrom
07.2018 - 01.2024
- Fit: Measure customers for size, fit garments on customers, and mark areas requiring alterations
- Alterations: Perform and complete alterations/tailor fittings according to Nordstrom guidelines and service standards
- Maintain authenticity of garments: Educate customers and employees on proper fit, style, construction and trend in a professional and friendly manner
- Customer service: Collaborate with the sales team to provide an outstanding experience for every customer.
Design Tutor
School of Apparel Design & Development, Seattle Central College
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Construction: Guide first year apparel design students through sequences of construction
- Patternmaking: Assist students with fitting and pattern drafting
- Technical sketching: Work with students to develop garment sketches with accurate measurements using Adobe Illustrator
- Garment grading: Help students to understand garment grading rules and tolerances.
Design Intern
SILVAE
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Technical designer: Created and maintained construction images of products
- Patternmaking: Supported block pattern development
- Technical specification package: Developed tech-packs for garment production
- Construction: Constructed garment samples
- Creation of mood board: Gathered inspiration to assist in the development of new clothing line.
Product Manager & Designer
Haiti Babi
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Design: Developed baby blankets, stuffed animals, security blankets, and packaging for all products
- Patternmaking: Created patterns for all products
- Training: Worked one-on-one teaching artisans to produce new products
- Quality control: Ensured all products met required standards
- Inventory: Worked with Operations Manager and Business Coordinator to maintain inventory management system for materials and completed products
- Supply chain management: Worked with Operations Manager to create purchasing plan for raw materials needed for production.
Founder/Designer
Adjumani Designs
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Designer: Designed handbags, wallets, belts, shoes, and backpacks
- All products were made from recycled car inner tubes and African print fabric
- Patternmaking: Made patterns for all products
- Construction: Sewed samples for all new products
- Quality control: Ensured products met necessary quality standards
- Marketing: Created marketing materials and contracts placing products in high-end stores in Ghana
- Production Manager: Managed production team of 12 people to create products.
Design Studio Manager/Assistant Designer
Kokrobitey Institute
05.2008 - 02.2013
- Management: Oversaw production, recruited new sewers, determined production schedules
- Design: Designed handbags, backpacks, shirts, and dresses
- Patternmaking: Made patterns for all products
- Quality control: Ensured all products achieved required standard
- Training: Trained sewers on how to operate industrial sewing machines and on production of various products.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (AAS Degree) - Apparel Design And Development
Seattle Central College
Seattle, WA06.2018
Skills
- Technical Specification Development
- Patternmaking and Grading
- Presentation/Inspiration Board Development
- Garment Constructions/Sample Making
- Technical Drawing
- Fashion Illustration
Websites
Programs
- Optitex
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Fit Specialist
Nordstrom
07.2018 - 01.2024
Design Tutor
School of Apparel Design & Development, Seattle Central College
09.2017 - 06.2018
Design Intern
SILVAE
06.2017 - 09.2017
Product Manager & Designer
Haiti Babi
07.2015 - 09.2016
Founder/Designer
Adjumani Designs
02.2013 - 07.2015
Design Studio Manager/Assistant Designer
Kokrobitey Institute
05.2008 - 02.2013
Associate of Applied Science (AAS Degree) - Apparel Design And Development
Seattle Central College
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