Pamella Rubio
Summary
Creative design professional offering 15 years of experience in fashion design and fashion apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Stylist
Airbnb
05.2021 - Current
- Consulted with clients to determine style preferences and provide appropriate recommendations for new image.
- Produced partial or complete wardrobe collections to support individual client objectives, spanning, modification to image, altered body style, updated professional appearance or special events.
- Coordinated shopping excursions with clients and hand-selected apparel, footwear and accessories to complement body style, fashion choice and overall appearance.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of new fashions by attending industry events and trade shows, monitoring consumer market trends and regularly reading [Type] magazines.
- Researched and compared retailers and boutiques related to product offerings, pricing, merchandise quality and consumer reviews.
- Proposed accessories to complete outfits and complement clothing choices.
- Selected clothes that flattered individual body types and capitalized on current trends.
- Performed personal shopping functions on behalf of customers.
- Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
- Met with clients to determine style requirements and budget.
Fashion Designer
Etsy
01.2020 - Current
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
- Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
Seamstress
Above Average Productions
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
Seamstress
Azealia Banks
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Altered and hemmed garments to create custom-fitted styles.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
- Applied and replaced decorative sequins, beading and ribbons to enhance and repair garments.
- Constructed well-tailored dresses, trousers and jackets with precise attention to detail.
- Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
Seamstress
Leon Bridges
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Assisted head designer with hand sewing finishing details on garment.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Applied and replaced decorative sequins, beading and ribbons to enhance and repair garments.
Fashion Jewelry Designer
Dolls Kill
04.2016 - 06.2017
- Designed a Spring/summer accessories collection
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
- Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand/
Fashion Jewelry Designer
Nylon Magazine
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipment.
- Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
- Conducted research of seasonal market trends and customer buying preferences.
- Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
- Worked with corporate clients to design appealing pieces for mass production.
- Met with customers throughout jewelry making processes to define needs and expectations, discuss budgets, showcase designs and assess satisfaction.
- Developed innovative and attractive jewelry designs and updated current designs by hand
Fashion Design Assistant
Jan Strimple
09.2009 - 04.2012
- Runway production assistant
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
- Created detailed measurement and construction specifications for design to be executed appropriately by production teams.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to showcase products for optimal visibility.
- Collaborated with stylists and photographers to create creative fashion campaigns.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
Education
Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NY07.2025
Lingerie Design - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY12.2022
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
El Centro College
Dallas, TX06.2012
Skills
- Retail and Fashion
- Creativity and Ingenuity
- Cost Effective Budgeting
- Evaluations and Needs Assessments
- Pattern-Cutting Proficiency
- Sewing
- Patterning Skills
- Garment Construction
Accomplishments
- Published in Vogue
- Published in Bravo TV
- Published in SPUR Magazine
- Published in UBIKWIST Magazine
- Celebrity Clients
- Google Ad Grand Terminal Station
Timeline
Seamstress
Above Average Productions
05.2022 - 06.2022
Seamstress
Azealia Banks
07.2021 - 10.2021
Seamstress
Leon Bridges
06.2021 - 07.2021
Personal Stylist
Airbnb
05.2021 - Current
Fashion Designer
Etsy
01.2020 - Current
Fashion Jewelry Designer
Nylon Magazine
08.2016 - 02.2017
Fashion Jewelry Designer
Dolls Kill
04.2016 - 06.2017
Fashion Design Assistant
Jan Strimple
09.2009 - 04.2012
Fashion Design - Fashion Design
Parsons The New School For Design
Lingerie Design - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
El Centro College
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