Melanie Reyes
New York,NY
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Technical Designer
Pivot Apparel, LLC
New York, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Maintain consistency across all design elements while creating fresh visual approaches for each project.
- Help manage day-to-day operations with the Director of Technical Design by following delegated tasks, and managing workflow efficiently.
- Review samples for accuracy against specifications before approving them for mass production.
- Altered and reviewed paper patterns to effectively adjust any discrepancies in physical fabric samples.
- Generate accurate spec sheets based on measurements taken from prototypes, sample garments, previous production, or sizing guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with vendors regarding material requirements and quality control measures.
- Implement cost reduction strategies while maintaining quality standards throughout the design process.
- Contribute to the creative process from concept through production by providing technical expertise in garment construction.
- Analyze customer feedback to improve current and future designs.
- Develop technical designs for multiple product lines, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite.
Assistant Technical Designer
Pivot Apparel, LLC
New York, NY
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Follow garment specs, and assist in creating tech packs for production teams to develop samples in accordance with approved designs.
- Consistently produce high-quality deliverables while meeting tight deadlines.
- Measure development and production samples to ensure the proper fit of garments.
- Troubleshoot any discrepancies between the design specification and actual product samples.
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding project progress updates and changes in the scope of work.
Freelance Product Designer
CHRISHABANA
New York, NY
07.2022 - 05.2024
- Create refined designs that conform to customer specifications.
- Fabricated models and samples in paper, silicon, foam, fabric, plastic, metal, and other materials, using industrial tools.
- Helped coordinate the fabrication of samples, drafted working drawings, and specification sheets from sketches.
- Worked with VIP clientele to create custom and tailored performance pieces.
- Worked with a team to create cohesive pieces and collections.
Small Business Owner
Wasteless Apparel, LLC
New York, NY
04.2018 - 03.2023
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity, and generate revenue.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics, and emerging trends.
- I used my knowledge in sewing to create garments by hand and by machine.
- I created my own patterns with measurements and draping techniques.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to effectively capture concepts.
- Juggled multiple projects in a high-quality and timely manner.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Produced all products using slow-fashion techniques.
- Worked with customers to present mockups and collect information/needs for adjustments.
- Developed website layouts for website storefront.
Design Intern
Lily Fashion NYC
New York, NY
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Volunteered to help whenever special projects arose, handled administrative tasks and data entry.
- Performed various administrative duties by checking invoices, preparing special orders, and unloading deliveries.
- Constructed garments with hand sewing.
- Assisted the pattern maker by preparing paper patterns and using them to cut fabric patterns.
- Answered phone calls, took messages for deliveries, and responded to emails in the absence of the owner.
- Sat in weekly fittings, meetings with designers to create requested collections, and assisted wherever needed with in-house manufacturing.
- Studied under a patternmaker to learn how to create custom patterns with graded sizing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO01-2018
Skills
- PLM
- Excel, Photoshop, and Adobe Cloud
- Machine sewing
- Pattern making
- Draping
- Technical sketching
- Tech packs
- Adjusting patterns
- Fit understanding
- Multitasking
- Design strategy
- Product design
- Sustainability
- Hand sewing
- Tailoring
- Collaborative
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Technical Designer
Pivot Apparel, LLC
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Technical Designer
Pivot Apparel, LLC
03.2023 - 08.2024
Freelance Product Designer
CHRISHABANA
07.2022 - 05.2024
Small Business Owner
Wasteless Apparel, LLC
04.2018 - 03.2023
Design Intern
Lily Fashion NYC
05.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Design
Missouri State University
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