Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Awards
Languages
Timeline
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Natalia Gurau

Plano

Summary

Versatile Technical Designer committed to collaborating with merchandisers, manufacturers, and designers to create high-quality products. Skillful in using Adobe Creative Suite to develop technical illustrations and conducting technical analysis of garments, including fit, aesthetics, and construction. Quality-oriented professional offering many years of experience in the fashion manufacturing industry.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Fashion Illustrator

Anastasya Fit
01.2021 - 03.2023


  • Developed hand-illustrative designs using customer specifications, company standards, and mathematical formulas to produce results that met customer parameters.
  • Created commissioned artwork for organizations and private clients.
  • Produced sketches and drafts to refine artwork before completion.


Fashion Technical Designer

Ivy Jane
07.2016 - 04.2022
  • Worked closely with designers, production staff and merchandising team members.
  • Attended fittings, documented comments for changes and sent final corrections to vendors.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.

Graphic Designer

A1Sign and Graphics
12.2012 - 07.2016
  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.

Stylist, Consultant Sales Representative

BCBGMAXAZRIA
06.2012 - 10.2013
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Stayed updated on current trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.

Bridal Consultant Sales Representative

Yvonne La Fleur
06.2010 - 05.2012
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion and Pattern Design

El Centro College
Dallas, TX
06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Decorative Arts: Fashion Design

University of Art And Design in Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca, Romania
09.2009

Associate of Arts - Decorative Arts

Alexandru Plamadeala College of Art
Chisinau, Moldova
06.2006

Skills

  • Garment Construction Knowledge
  • Fit and Measurement Expertise
  • Creative concept development
  • Strategic direction
  • Sketching and brainstorming
  • Graphic design principles
  • Fabric and Textile Knowledge
  • Technical Drawing
  • Tech Pack Creation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Attention to Details

Accomplishments

  • Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society for Outstanding Academic Achievement
  • Gerber Ideation 2016 Fashion Design Competition Honor

Awards

Gerber Ideation 2015 Fashion Design Competition Winner

Languages

English
Full Professional
Romanian
Full Professional
Russian
Professional Working

Timeline

Freelance Fashion Illustrator

Anastasya Fit
01.2021 - 03.2023

Fashion Technical Designer

Ivy Jane
07.2016 - 04.2022

Graphic Designer

A1Sign and Graphics
12.2012 - 07.2016

Stylist, Consultant Sales Representative

BCBGMAXAZRIA
06.2012 - 10.2013

Bridal Consultant Sales Representative

Yvonne La Fleur
06.2010 - 05.2012

Associate of Arts - Fashion and Pattern Design

El Centro College

Bachelor of Arts - Decorative Arts: Fashion Design

University of Art And Design in Cluj-Napoca

Associate of Arts - Decorative Arts

Alexandru Plamadeala College of Art