Adobe Illustrator
Sara Fagala
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Innovative Technical Designer and Manager of Product Development with extensive experience in pattern making and leading cross-functional teams. Expert in utilizing advanced software tools and optimizing design processes to drive product success. Proven ability to manage outsourced vendors, enhance product functionality, and streamline workflows for improved efficiency.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Designer
Rattleshake Clothing
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Created basic block patterns and associated specs.
- Took part in fittings, noted feedback for alterations and transmitted revised changes to manufacturers.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align technical designs with customer needs, driving product success in the market.
- Utilized advanced software tools to optimize design processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and increased productivity.
- Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
- Managed outsourced vendors effectively for specialized services or materials procurement, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Showcased garments and attracted buyers at trade shows.
- Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
Manager of Product Development
Bomme Studio
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Enhanced product functionality by collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technical solutions.
- Cultivated valuable relationships with external partners including manufacturers and distributors facilitating successful launches.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped opportunities for new product development or improvement of existing products.
- Enhanced product development processes by streamlining workflows and improving communication between departments.
- Presented complex technical information clearly during stakeholder reviews, facilitating informed decision-making among non-technical team members.
- Worked closely with designers, production staff and sales team members.
- Led successful prototyping efforts, validating design concepts and identifying areas for improvement prior to full-scale production.
- Developed and maintained a strong network of industry contacts, fostering collaborative relationships with suppliers and partners.
Pattern Maker
Ann Everett
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with designer to complete initial patterns and maintain styling.
- Enhanced garment fit by creating precise patterns and making necessary adjustments.
- Elevated brand reputation for exceptional fit quality by diligently refining patterns based on client feedback.
- Maintained organized digital archives of all patterns, facilitating easy access and retrieval when needed.
- Computed dimensions of patterns according to sizes.
- Marked samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification and sewing instructions.
- Utilized charts, drafting instruments and grading devices to create master patterns for each size within range of garment sizes.
- Wrote all specifications and sewing instructions.
- Implemented advanced CAD software features to speed up pattern generation while maintaining high-quality standards.
Partner//Owner/Technical Lead Designer
Crystal Gravy
05.2014 - 12.2019
- Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
- Optimized supply chain operations, negotiating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.
- Enhanced company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College, Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Pattern/Block Development
- Grading
- Garment Construction Mastery
- Manufacturing Processes
- Prototype Development
- Specification Development
- Sketching proficiency
- Fitting assessments
- Measuring skills
- Design software
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 26 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Bridged Adobe Illustrator with Optitex to develop sublimated marker for swimwear line
Hobbies
Filmmaking. I have a passion for technology and when I'm not getting into the nitty gritty of pattern design and specs, I enjoy working behind a camera.
Singing. I've been in a number of bands throughout my adventure on this planet and music will always be my first love.
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premier
Microsoft Excel
Optitex
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Technical Designer
Rattleshake Clothing
12.2020 - 02.2022
Manager of Product Development
Bomme Studio
01.2020 - 11.2020
Pattern Maker
Ann Everett
09.2017 - 12.2019
Partner//Owner/Technical Lead Designer
Crystal Gravy
05.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College, Chicago