Runa Shrestha
Parlin
Summary
Creative and results-driven professional seeking a Senior Technical Designer position. Skilled in garment construction and fashion concepts, with a proven ability to transform innovative ideas into practical, high-quality designs. Adept at producing concepts and implementing them effectively to meet brand standards and market trends.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Technical Designer
Tharanco Groups DUNNING and GNC COLLECTION
01.2025 - Current
- Led the complete technical development process for men’s and women’s golf apparel, ensuring all garments supported performance needs such as stretch, moisture management, UV protection, and range of motion.
- Created advanced, highly detailed tech packs including graded specs, construction pages, BOMs, stitch details, performance finishing requirements, and callouts tailored to golf-specific movement.
- Directed and conducted fit sessions, evaluating garment mobility, swing range, recovery, and comfort, while implementing precise pattern corrections to achieve superior athletic fit and functionality.
- Developed and maintained fit blocks, measurement standards, and construction guidelines for polos, bottoms, outerwear, and performance layers to ensure consistent fit across all collections.
- Collaborated closely with design, R&D, and fabric teams to translate aesthetic concepts into technically feasible, performance-oriented garments.
- Evaluated 4-way stretch materials, performance knits, woven blends, and technical trims to optimize durability, breathability, and comfort during on-course movement.
- Provided clear, actionable technical direction to overseas factories, addressing construction, pattern, grading, and finishing issues to maintain accuracy and production readiness.
- Reviewed all sample stages—including proto, SMS, PP, and TOP—resolving fit, fabrication, and quality concerns to ensure smooth transition into bulk production.
- Ensured all garments met brand quality expectations, testing standards, and performance requirements for high-end golf apparel.
- Mentored junior technical designers, reviewing their tech packs, fit comments, and communication with vendors to maintain best practices and consistency.
- Streamlined technical processes by improving measurement libraries, updating fit guidelines, and enhancing cross-team communication for faster development cycles.
Technical Designer- Freelance
Adjmi Apparel (Kids wear)
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Directed technical development for major kids-wear accounts, producing precise tech packs that reduced sample iterations and improved vendor accuracy.
- Improved children’s fit consistency by refining base size specs, implementing standardized construction methods, and improving measurement guidelines.
- Enhanced production efficiency by resolving pattern and construction issues early in the development cycle, resulting in faster PP and TOP approvals.
- Ensured all children’s garments met safety and compliance regulations (flame retardancy, small parts, labeling, and testing), minimizing compliance risks.
- Partnered with global factories to troubleshoot fit and quality issues, ensuring on-time deliveries for high-volume private-label programs.
Technical Designer -Freelance
Meryl Diamond BRANDS: J BY JULIANA-HSN/ SUSAN GRAVER-QVC
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Translated design concepts into accurate Tech-packs, including detailed specs, construction notes, and graded measurements for multiple product categories.
- Collaborated with design, production, and sample rooms to ensure fit consistency and maintain brand standards across all garments.
- Conducted fittings, recorded pattern corrections, and communicated clear revisions to factories and vendors.
- Reviewed samples at all development stages (proto, SMS, PPS) and resolved technical issues to improve garment performance and manufacturability.
- Maintained and updated tech packs, BOMs, and measurement charts to reflect the latest design changes.
- Worked closely with overseas manufacturers, buyers, providing guidance on construction methods, finishing techniques, and quality expectations.
- Utilized tools such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Flex-PLM systems, and digital patterning software to support development efficiency.
Technical Designer
Tharanco Groups
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Prepares for fittings, by measuring sample to be fit, cross-examining sample against style Tech Pack and against the previous fit samples to ensure previous comments have been corrected and bringing previous fits to fit session for review if needed.
- Lead the fit session on live model(s) or mannequin(s) and BZW 3D takes initiative in assigned product category(s).
- Checks construction and quality of product to ensure the sample has proper construction for garment category and fabrication. Identify potential issues and make appropriate recommendations.
- Provides technical direction, internally and externally, on corrective actions needed to bring samples to brand fit standards. Utilizes written comments, sketches, photos, or patternmaking as needed to communicate.
- Communicates fit and balances issues via easily understandable written and/or visual methods.
- Anticipates and resolves any potential pre-production and production problems while in the fit process. Partners with vendors in the resolution of problems as necessary.
- Executes fit comments in a timely manner to ensure the fit process stays in line with production and action timelines while partnering with the Product Development team on lead time priorities, where applicable.
- Create and update tech packs with current information for BOM, Technical sketches with callouts, construction templates, and measurements.
- Creating grading and grade rules.
- Confirm all grade rules are correct in the tech pack to produce compliant products for fit in each size.
- Maintains professional and timely daily email correspondence with overseas vendors. Collaborate with the offshore Tech Design Team, creating one universal, global way of working utilizing email, phone, and video conferencing tools.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art - Fashion Design
University Of North Texas
Denton, Texas05.2017
Bachelor of International Business Management - Marketing/Accounting
Otemon Gakuin University
Osaka, Japan01.2011
Skills
- Technical design and production skills
- Project coordination
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Master’s degree in Gerber Yunique PLM
- Proficient in Flex PLM
- Fashion sketching
- Technical pattern development
- Proficient in Browzwear 3D fitting
- Garment construction
- Fabric draping techniques
- Client engagement
- Supplier relationship management
LANGUAGES
English
Japanese
Hindi
Nepali
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
Detailed Professional References Available upon Request
Timeline
Sr. Technical Designer
Tharanco Groups DUNNING and GNC COLLECTION
01.2025 - Current
Technical Designer- Freelance
Adjmi Apparel (Kids wear)
03.2023 - 12.2024
Technical Designer -Freelance
Meryl Diamond BRANDS: J BY JULIANA-HSN/ SUSAN GRAVER-QVC
03.2023 - 12.2024
Technical Designer
Tharanco Groups
01.2018 - 01.2024
Bachelor of International Business Management - Marketing/Accounting
Otemon Gakuin University
Bachelor of Fine Art - Fashion Design
University Of North Texas