Justin Santos
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Experienced fashion designer skilled in made-to-measure suits, alterations, and garment production from pattern to final product. Adept at understanding client needs and delivering high-quality bespoke designs. Passionate about creating unique and exceptional fashion pieces. Seeking a dynamic role to utilize expertise and creativity for outstanding results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Menswear Made-to-Measure Creative
Fino Custom Clothier
01.2022 - Current
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with 25 to 30 new clients weekly, ensuring personalized and tailored designs
- Demonstrated expertise in menswear design, creating bespoke jackets, bottoms, knitwear, and shirts
- Conducted precise measurements on clients, considering posture and allowances, to achieve the perfect fit and enhance overall comfort
- Developed comprehensive fashion illustrations, patterns, and sewing samples, utilizing advanced techniques and software
- Fostered effective communication with manufacturers, ensuring seamless execution of designs from concept to the final product.
Freelance Designer
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Created customized ready-to-wear garments, accessories, and footwear, meeting individual client specifications
- Proficient in technical flats and conceptual design development, collaborating closely with technical designers for accurate tech packages
- Managed end-to-end production process, from conceptualization and design to organizing manufacturing samples
- Illustrated detailed garment sketches, tech packages, and spec sheets using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Fashion Design Intern
Fashion Start Up
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed innovative designs for genderless ready-to-wear garments and accessories, contributing to the company's unique identity
- Designed the company's monogram logo, shaping the brand's visual identity and aesthetic
- Successfully expanded social media presence, reaching 20,000+ followers on Instagram and TikTok through strategic content creation and trend integration
- Managed order shipments, maintained inventory, and handled invoices, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Associate in Applied Science - Entrepreneurship
Rockland Community College, State University of New York
Skills
- Industrial Machine Sewing
- Tailoring and Measuring
- Fashion Illustration
- Conceptual Design Development
- Commercial Design Development
- Adobe Suite
Timeline
Menswear Made-to-Measure Creative
Fino Custom Clothier
01.2022 - Current
Freelance Designer
01.2021 - 08.2021
Fashion Design Intern
Fashion Start Up
10.2019 - 12.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
Associate in Applied Science - Entrepreneurship
Rockland Community College, State University of New York
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