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Lizeth Valenzuela

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic Senior Designer with extensive experience at GUESS Inc.- Marciano, excelling in trend research and cross-functional collaboration. Proven track record in leading the design process from concept to production, ensuring exceptional garment fit and quality. Adept at tech pack creation and fostering teamwork to deliver market-ready fashion that resonates with consumers.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Designer

GUESS Inc.- Marciano
Los Angeles, CA
05.2016 - Current
  • Lead design for knits category (Bandage/Sweater dresses/sweater tops and bottoms) for retail and wholesale Global markets. Presently oversee concept-to-production process for all categories, collaborating with cross functional teams on tech packs, fabric sourcing, and fit.

Designer

GUESS Inc.- Marciano
Los Angeles, CA
05.2011 - 01.2016
  • Designing the following categories: sweater dresses (bandage/sweater dresses), outerwear (coats/leather jackets), suiting (blazers/pants/skirts), and cut and sew. From initial sketching, investigative trends, research fabric, tech pack specifications, and fit, to ensure quality and successful, marketable fashion styles.
  • Designed innovative fashion collections aligned with seasonal trends and brand vision.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute design concepts and production timelines.
  • Created detailed data sheets and specifications for overseas manufacturing purposes.
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on design techniques and industry standards.
  • Attended trade shows and industry events to stay up-to-date on trends in the fashion industry.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with retail buyers regarding product specifications and delivery dates.
  • Developed collections that meet seasonal trends and customer needs.

Associate Designer

GUESS Inc.- G by Guess YC
Los Angeles, CA
03.2010 - 05.2011
  • Collaborated with Senior Knit Designer to design and develop protos for the knit category, work closely with product development and tech team to ensure quality on protos, stylist for E-com photo shoots (G by Guess YC) and setting up styles in Enovia.
  • Prepare Detail sheets for the following categories: Sweaters, Knit Tops, woven non-denim bottoms, Dresses (Knits and Women’s) and Outerwear Jackets/Blazers.

Owner/ Head Designer

LIZVAL Collection
Manteca, CA
07.2008 - 02.2010
  • LIZVAL is a line of Contemporary Woman’s Line using silk knit jersey.
  • Perform Technical sheets for contractors to develop seasonal protos, researching specific customer, Patternmaking (Knits), setting up photo shoots, and participating in fashion shows.

Design Room Coordinator

GUESS Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
10.2005 - 07.2006
  • Vendor filling, Kept Design Rooms supplied for designers, & assisting in Projects

Owner/Designer Assistant

Dairi Imports
Los Angeles, CA
09.2004 - 10.2005
  • Assistant to Owner, preparing flat sketches, QuickBooks (account ledger) & work with Sales Reps.

Showroom Assistant

MODA Style
Los Angeles, CA
02.2004 - 07.2004
  • Setting Appointments with buyers, Assistant to Sales Reps when representing local manufactures, & Assisting on Market Week

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
San Francisco
06.2003

Skills

  • Trend research and forecasting
  • Presentation boards (color and fabric direction)
  • CAD illustrations, flat sketching (AI)
  • Detail sheet specifications
  • Garment fit evaluation
  • PLM
  • Enovia
  • CLO 3-D
  • Tech pack creation
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Market analysis
  • Creative problem solving
  • Adobe creative suite
  • Team leadership
  • Digital illustration
  • Design research
  • Color theory
  • Multi-tasking
  • Branding and identity
  • Teamwork skills
  • Design leadership
  • Timeline management
  • Project coordination

References

References available upon request.

Awards

Designed 10 Looks for a fashion show in San Francisco (December 19th, 2009), Silver Award by Guess Inc., Stylist- Men’s Asst. Stylist for Macy’s Passport in San Francisco and Los Angeles Show

Timeline

Senior Designer

GUESS Inc.- Marciano
05.2016 - Current

Designer

GUESS Inc.- Marciano
05.2011 - 01.2016

Associate Designer

GUESS Inc.- G by Guess YC
03.2010 - 05.2011

Owner/ Head Designer

LIZVAL Collection
07.2008 - 02.2010

Design Room Coordinator

GUESS Inc.
10.2005 - 07.2006

Owner/Designer Assistant

Dairi Imports
09.2004 - 10.2005

Showroom Assistant

MODA Style
02.2004 - 07.2004

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise

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