Monica Morales
Baldwin Park,CA
Summary
Key Qualifications Creative driven individual with professional work ethnic and experience in: Exceptional CAD skills, creating technical packets and line sheets. Detail-oriented Associate Designer versed in concept development and design execution. Familiar with full product line creation from initial sketches through final delivery. Adept at keeping team operations smooth and efficient.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Designer
Kellwood
City Of Industry, California
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinated design tasks and timelines to ensure project deadlines were met.
- Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement in design processes.
- Presented ideas at team meetings using sketches, storyboards, and prototypes.
- Provided creative input during brainstorming sessions with colleagues.
- Created visual designs based on client specifications, incorporating brand guidelines and design principles.
- Examined product samples, adjusting designs to achieve desired results.
- Managed design responsibilities across multiple in-house and private label brands, ensuring brand consistency and quality.
- Participated in garment fittings to evaluate fit, construction, and design details, and provided input on necessary adjustments.
- Collaborated with a CAD artist to develop original artwork and print designs aligned with seasonal collections and brand directions.
Associate Designer
Kellwood
City of Industry, CA
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Adjust pieces with changes to fit, construction and materials.
- Put together concept boards and mockups of form and color.
- Utilize knowledge of structure to complete high quality designs.
- Assist in developing fabric and trim designs for in-progress pieces.
- Create sample garments for review by senior design staff.
- Contribute ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
- Work with artwork department to create prints.
- Sketch styles on Illustrator
- Create CAD line sheets with prints and colors for buyers.
- Designed garments and prints that resulted in key customer placements and significant sales.
JR Associate Designer
Kellwood
City of Industry, CA
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Put together concept swatch boards and mockups of form and color.
- Managed samples, documents and supplies to facilitate smooth team operations.
- Assisting designers with any help they needed.
- Contributed design ideas during strategic and conceptual brainstorming sessions.
- Made sure all fabric, trim as well design area was well organized.
- Take construction photographs of the finished garments.
- Set up styles on PLM when ready for production adding construction details, trims, fabrics and colors.
Technical Coordinator
Kellwood Apparel
City of Industry, CA
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Fine-tune fashion sketches on illustrator to match garment
- Prepared tech packs
- Work closely with designer to assure correct tech pack is sent out
- Developed construction detail page for each garment
- Proficient in PLM program.
Assistant Designer
Sneak Peek
Vernon, CA
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Developed detailed tech packs with all the crucial details needed for development such as fit, construction details and sketching
- Created line sheets and keep track of development process
- Worked with designers on items such as drape, trim and fabric approvals
- Assisted with clothing fittings and take detailed notes
- Maintained sample room organized at all times
- Created research reports based on industry trends
- Provided support in the preparation of key industry trade shows
- Assisted with all key aspects of photos shoots
- Worked as a liaison between the design team, production team and sales team
- Often translate instructions (from English to Spanish) from the design team to the production team
- Assisted with design concepts.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion design
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA09.2015
Skills
- Proficient in Illustrator
- Knowledgeable in fit analysis and garment construction
- Strong sewing skills
- Excellent time Management
- Knowledgeable with textile sourcing and fabrics
- Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Creative Thinking
- Trend Expertise
- Project Management
- Multitasking and Organizing
Languages
Timeline
Junior Designer
Kellwood
03.2023 - Current
Associate Designer
Kellwood
05.2019 - 03.2024
JR Associate Designer
Kellwood
10.2018 - 05.2019
Technical Coordinator
Kellwood Apparel
11.2016 - 10.2017
Assistant Designer
Sneak Peek
10.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Arts - Fashion design
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
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