Maureen Camaj
Summary
Fashion designer with 18+ years of professional experience in designing for both women's and men's brands. Expertise in design, management, and technical skills. A reliable team member with exceptional communication skills and adaptability to various work environments. Efficiently handles modifications, requests, and feedback from colleagues, clients, and vendors while understanding the needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and successfully manages multiple assignments within tight deadlines.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
MAD ENGINE GLOBAL LLC
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Lines worked on: LRG Clothing, Russell Athletic, Neff Headwear.
- Responsible for creating original designs/illustrations for mens Cut & Sewn apparel for Neff.
- Assisted in uploading & managing designs into Nuxeo for internal asset management & sharing.
- Responsible for making updates for all special requests such as color changes & new options for customers (Walmart, Tillys, Meijer, Fred Meyer, etc.).
- Supported VP's of LRG, Russell Athletic and Neff in techpack & linesheet development so that deadlines are met (floated between brands when needed).
PART-TIME FREELANCE DESIGNER
NATION LTD.
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Assisted with creation of techpacks including initial specs, technical sketches, block reference, construction comments and all details required for initial proto samples.
- Spec'd and prepared samples for fittings on live models done weekly.
- Creating detailed fit comments for local factories and overseas factories.
OWNER
ZOYA ACTIVEWEAR.
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Involved in all aspects from original designs, sourced factories and fabrics, costing and oversaw all domestic & oversea's production for this contemporary activewear line.
SENIOR TECH DESIGNER
THE SOURCING CO.
04.2016 - 09.2019
- Tech Designer for private label contemporary swimwear line: Byrds of Paradise.
- Hands-on in the entire development process from flat sketching, creating techpacks, original specs and fitting all styles from development thru production.
- Technical Designer for in house brand 'Nitrous Black' Mens and Boys brand sold at Tilly's and Buckle.
- In charge of development specs, fit and working closely with customers and Head Designer to ensure perfect fit and aesthetic of garments.
MANAGER OF TECH DESIGN
TOPSON DOWNS
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Directed and managed all functions related to the development of Material Girl & Bar III brands from initial concept through production/fit.
- Managed patternmakers and technical designers daily to ensure proper execution.
- Created new processes such as designing new tech packs & establishing grade rules in order to maintain consistent fit and seamless organization.
- Ensured compliance with customer requirements.
- Managed the approval process and timeline to ensure delivery dates were met.
- Conducted fit sessions, identifying potential quality issues, making recommendations on how to improve overall aesthetic and fit of garments.
TECH DESIGNER
EZEKIEL
01.2010 - 11.2013
- Responsible for conducting fittings to ensure proper fit for Juniors Sportswear line including knits and wovens
- Communicated fit comments, sketch corrections and grading standards to overseas factories.
- Created flat sketches and prints on Illustrator.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PACIFIC SUNWEAR
12.2013 - 07.2013
- Developed initial tech packs and technical flat sketches to be used in production for women's & men's bottoms and outerwear.
- Responsible for executing fit corrections & correspondence with factories.
- Maintaining WebPDM to reflect all updates such as specs, construction details and fit comments.
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
GREENDRAGON GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for the development of monthly lines including trend direction, new silhouettes, color palettes & product development for various clients
- In charge of providing technical direction to domestic and overseas vendors
- Conducting weekly fittings on live models in collaboration with patternmakers
- Responsible for approving fit and construction within production timelines
- Managed private label accounts for Athleta, Dress Barn, Boston Proper, and Soft Surroundings
- Created technical flats on Adobe Illustrator
- Participated in special projects as required: assisted in design and creation of bodies for Pink Lotus, trend research, fabric sourcing, organized photo shoots, etc.
ASSISTANT DESIGNER
GOLDEN TOUCH IMPORTS
01.2006 - 07.2009
- Responsible for creating initial specs for women's sweaters, cut and sew knits, Juniors, Plus and Missy sportswear
- Updated sketches and designated art placement of screen prints using Photoshop and Illustrator.
Education
B.S FASHION DESIGN -
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
New York, NY01.2006
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Design Research
- Techpack Creation
- Flat Sketching
- Linesheet & Project Presentations
- Teamwork Skills
- Nuxeo
- PLM
Contract work
SEYMOURE GLOVES, LOS ANGELES, CA - FREELANCE DESIGNER, 2023
Assisted with techpack creation for this Men's & Women's luxury glove brand.
NATION LTD., LOS ANGELES, CA - PART TIME FREELANCE DESIGNER, 2019 - 2022
Assisted with creation of techpacks including initial specs, technical sketches, block reference, construction comments and all details required for initial proto samples. Spec'd and prepared samples for fittings on live models done weekly. Created detailed fit comments for local factories and overseas factories.
ZOYA ACTIVEWEAR, LOS ANGELES, CA - OWNER, 2018 - 2020
Involved in all aspects from original designs, sourced factories and fabrics, costing and oversaw all domestic & overseas production for this contemporary activewear line.
Timeline
Fashion Designer
MAD ENGINE GLOBAL LLC
11.2021 - 01.2024
PART-TIME FREELANCE DESIGNER
NATION LTD.
09.2019 - 01.2022
OWNER
ZOYA ACTIVEWEAR.
12.2018 - 01.2020
SENIOR TECH DESIGNER
THE SOURCING CO.
04.2016 - 09.2019
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
PACIFIC SUNWEAR
12.2013 - 07.2013
MANAGER OF TECH DESIGN
TOPSON DOWNS
07.2013 - 04.2016
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
GREENDRAGON GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2013
TECH DESIGNER
EZEKIEL
01.2010 - 11.2013
ASSISTANT DESIGNER
GOLDEN TOUCH IMPORTS
01.2006 - 07.2009
B.S FASHION DESIGN -
PARSONS SCHOOL OF DESIGN
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