Jaime Cole
Summary
Proficient in leading the technical design process across diverse apparel collections. Strong communicator with a focus on collaborating with designers, vendors, and production teams to ensure design integrity and timely project delivery. Maintains meticulous organizational practices to enhance efficiency and uphold quality standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Design Manager/Fit Technician
Carve Designs
Sausalito, California
12.2023 - Current
- Established and refined tech design process for Lifestyle & Swimwear collections, ensuring alignment with overall design objectives.
- Oversaw all aspects of development and production for pattern work, sewing construction, and grade rules, ensuring quality and adherence to design specifications.
- Collaborates closely with the Design Team & Product Developers to ensure their vision is being achieved.
- Managed daily workload to consistently meet or exceed calendar milestones.
- Built effective connections with vendors and suppliers to improve supply chain efficiency.
Senior Technical Product Developer - Knits & Wovens
California Cowboy
San Francisco, CA
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Developed and maintained styles for mens and womens collections, ensuring design integrity and alignment with brand vision.
- Created detailed sketches and tech packs to facilitate design communication and production processes.
- Defining and upholding the fit intention across all styles.
- Ensured accuracy of graded specs and maintained pattern library, supporting design consistency across collections.
Technical Designer - Wovens
Royal Robbins
San Francisco, CA
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Applied expertise in fit, garment construction & fabric attributes to provide feedback on samples from Proto to TOP stages.
- Verified graded patterns against specs and created a Block Library for reference.
- Managed woven new bodies, updated styles, & carryovers each season for mens & womens divisions.
- Built and updated tech packs.
Lead Pattern Maker - Junior Dresses - Knits & Wovens
Byer California
San Francisco, CA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led a team of 4 in developing tech packs and patterns, achieving monthly production targets.
- Collaborated with in-house sewing staff to clarify garment construction details, ensuring design accuracy.
- Collaborated with marker makers to ensure accurate fabric cutting and yield.
- Maintained fit intention and reference patterns, supporting consistent quality across projects.
- Performs pattern revisions until Designer approves the style.
Lead Technical Designer - Womens - Knits & Wovens
Tart Collections
Concord, CA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Created tech packs for all divisions: Core, Off-Price, Plus, Maternity, Swim, & Intimates.
- Participated in fittings and provided actionable feedback to vendors to enhance product quality.
- Executed pattern revisions to maintain delivery timelines and uphold design standards.
- Coordinated communication between domestic and overseas production teams to ensure alignment on design specifications.
- Upheld the design integrity season after season.
Education
Master of Arts - Fashion & Textile Design
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Production
Lasell University
Newton, MA05-2004
Skills
- Fit Assessment
- Gerber & Optitex Proficient
- PLM Admin/Superuser - BeProduct
- Microsoft 365 & Copilot AI
- Adobe Suites
- Garment Construction Expert
- Supply chain optimization
- Production management
My Businesses
TailoressThenDress - Bridal Industry, Onsite Stylist/Seamstress, Gown Alterations
California & Mexico
11/2027-11/2024
JC Pattern Drafting & Design - Contract Patternmaker/Sample Sewer for Independent Designers.
San Francisco Bay Area
05/2008-12/2013
Timeline
Technical Design Manager/Fit Technician
Carve Designs
12.2023 - Current
Senior Technical Product Developer - Knits & Wovens
California Cowboy
01.2020 - 11.2023
Technical Designer - Wovens
Royal Robbins
01.2018 - 01.2020
Lead Pattern Maker - Junior Dresses - Knits & Wovens
Byer California
01.2015 - 01.2018
Lead Technical Designer - Womens - Knits & Wovens
Tart Collections
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Arts - Fashion & Textile Design
Academy of Art University
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design & Production
Lasell University