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Maria Fernandez

Summary

Ambitious individual crafting innovative, trend-forward garments for array of styles. Possesses deep understanding of fashion industry with strong technical skills and eye for fine detail. Creator of high-quality pieces utilizing comprehensive planning process to guide garment construction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fashion Instructor

The Unincorporated Life
04.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating real-life fashion industry examples and trends in lessons.
  • Mentored aspiring designers, offering guidance on portfolio development and career planning.
  • Managed student-run fashion shows, showcasing individual talents while teaching event coordination skills to participants.
  • Enhanced garment designs by implementing creative pattern-making techniques.
  • Increased overall design quality through meticulous attention to detail during pattern drafting, grading, and adjustments.
  • Fit garments on live models to approve fit and production.

Fashion Designer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current
  • Designed custom garments for high-profile clients, enhancing the brand's reputation for luxury and exclusivity.
  • Managed budgets for design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining artistic vision.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
  • Upheld high standards of craftsmanship by consistently producing high-quality garments that met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Developed custom fabric designs, leading to repeat business and positive customer feedback.

Seamstress/Quality Control Analyst

Fraulein Kink
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Increased productivity through efficient organization of workstations and materials, ensuring smooth workflow.
  • Minimized fabric waste by carefully planning cuts and utilizing leftover material for smaller projects or repairs when possible.
  • Successfully completed challenging projects requiring advanced tailoring techniques such as intricate leather work and embossing.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.

Assistant Designer

EXIT
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Enhanced design concepts by incorporating client feedback and collaborating with the lead designer.
  • Contributed to successful project completion by effectively managing deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
  • Supported senior designer with mockups, material searches and specifications for designs.
  • Used drawing, computer-aided design (CAD) and draping techniques to develop ideas and communicate strategies to others.
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

AMD Akademie Mode & Design Berlin
Berlin, Germany
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

ESMOD Berlin
Berlin, Germany
08.2017

Associate of Arts - Pattern Making

Malmö Tillskärarakademi
Sweden
07.2015

Skills

  • Technical Sketches/Tech Packs
  • Team Collaboration Abilities
  • Garment Construction/Pattern Making Proficiency
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Textile Knowledge
  • Effective Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Editing Software/CAD
  • Fashion Design
  • Draping techniques
  • Latex/Leather
  • Screen Printing/Textile Design

Accomplishments

  • Worked with designer Howie B to create Kylie Minogue's Las Vegas residency outfits.
  • Hand selected and trained in the Vivienne Westwood shop in Berlin.
  • Invited to show my collection at the Berlin Music Video Festival.
  • Featured in Keyi Magazine
  • Awarded a grant for my fashion design work from my hometown in Sweden.

Languages

Swedish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Elementary

Timeline

Fashion Instructor

The Unincorporated Life
04.2023 - Current

Fashion Designer

Self-employed
03.2020 - Current

Seamstress/Quality Control Analyst

Fraulein Kink
10.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Designer

EXIT
08.2016 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

AMD Akademie Mode & Design Berlin

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

ESMOD Berlin

Associate of Arts - Pattern Making

Malmö Tillskärarakademi

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