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Shanda Manning

SAYREVILLE

Summary

Hardworking Technical Designer well-versed in managing specifications and developing a well fitted garment. Skilled in working with suppliers and coordinating prototypes. Ready to bring several years' experience in the field to a challenging new role with growth potential.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Technical Designer

Sundance Catalog
11.2021 - 12.2024
  • Missy and Petite - Sweaters / Cut and Sew Knits
  • Prepared specifications for prototypes and communicated with suppliers on seeing the final product through to completion.
  • Conducted benchmark analyses during regular fittings to ensure that product remain competitive within the industry. Documented the analyses and sent final corrections to the supplier for re-making, using the Centric system.
  • Worked closely with design and the production teams to ensure all specifications are correct.
  • Developed Sweater and Knit Minimum Construction Standards to ensure that the suppliers are aligned on what the requirements are for the brand.
  • Created a Good Better Best for Sweaters to establish an understanding of the difference between Top, Mid and Bottom tiering for sweater construction as it relates to pricing structure.
  • Mentored junior designers, providing guidance on best practices in development of specifications for prototype making.

Senior Technical Designer / Manager

Michael Kors Holdings Limited
04.2011 - 06.2020
  • Missy, Petite, Plus - Sweaters / Cut and Sew Knits
  • Correspond and supported design in determining construction and styling details. Including sketches, tear sheets, fabric, samples, measurements, and trim in the development stage.
  • Prepared specification tech packs using Enovia / Centric systems to send to suppliers for proto sample making.
  • Conducted fit sessions on live model, with the collaboration of the design and merchandising team. Documented comments with all corrections and revisions to be sent to supplier for re-make.
  • Daily correspondence with suppliers regarding technical reports, production problems, delivery, grading and trim issues.
  • Reviewed Pre-Production and TOP samples of problematic styles to ensure quality standards.
  • Supervised direct report , Assistant Technical Designer. Provided on-going training and support. Conducted annual performance review.
  • Attended weekly production meetings, providing the status of each style to maintain or revise delivery.

Senior Technical Designer

J Crew
06.2005 - 06.2011
  • Missy, Men, Children - Sweaters / Cut and Sew Knits
  • Interfaced with design on all styling and measurement details.
  • Oversaw all styles from concept to completion, once received the hand-off from design.
  • Led fitting sessions which design and the merchandising team attended. Fit on live model.
  • Conducted comprehensive technical reports involving corrections and revisions, resulting from the fitting sessions.
  • Created basic blocks patterns and associated specs.
  • Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
  • Daily correspondence regarding technical reports , production problem solving, delivery and grading issues.

Senior Technical Designer

Phillips Van Heusen, PVH
04.2001 - 06.2005
  • Missy, Men - Sweater / Cut and Sew Knit / Woven
  • Collaborate with design to determine all construction and styling details. Following up from development to production.
  • Conduct fitting sessions with design, on live model. Ensured that styling, balance of garment, construction, fabrication, and trim are up to standard..
  • Prepared technical reports to send to suppliers for sample making, which incorporated all information from the fitting session.
  • Created body blocks
  • Daily correspondence with suppliers in regards to the technical reports, production issues, grading and construction.
  • Reviewed production samples to ensure quality standards.
  • Maintained fit consistency across all brand items.
  • Supervise Assistant Technical Designer / Provide on-going training and support.

Technical Designer

Lerner New York
12.1995 - 05.2001
  • Missy, Petite, Plus - Sweater / Cut and Sew Knits
  • Follow up from development through to production.
  • Measured fit samples in preparation for the fitting sessions.
  • Conducted fit sessions on live models. Reviewed samples for balance, construction, and overall styling.
  • Developed technical reports including all findings found during the fitting sessions. Sent reports to the suppliers for sample making.
  • Reviewed and approved lab dips testing reports.

Associate Technical Designer

Ralph Lauren
05.1991 - 10.1995
  • Men, Boys - Sweaters
  • Responsible for all phases in sweater development, once handed off from design.
  • Developed the measurement charts.
  • Assisted in the fitting sessions.
  • Created graph layouts for sweater intarsia patterns to send to the suppliers.
  • Reviewed and approved ab dips for testing reports.
  • Daily correspondence regarding regarding production, and measurements.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Textile Design & Technology

Philadelphia College of Textiles And Sciences
Philadelphia, Pa

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Pattern making
  • Crochet and Knitting Skills
  • Sweater Stitch Knowledge
  • Fitting assessments
  • Specifications writing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Illustrator

Timeline

Senior Technical Designer

Sundance Catalog
11.2021 - 12.2024

Senior Technical Designer / Manager

Michael Kors Holdings Limited
04.2011 - 06.2020

Senior Technical Designer

J Crew
06.2005 - 06.2011

Senior Technical Designer

Phillips Van Heusen, PVH
04.2001 - 06.2005

Technical Designer

Lerner New York
12.1995 - 05.2001

Associate Technical Designer

Ralph Lauren
05.1991 - 10.1995

Bachelor of Science - Textile Design & Technology

Philadelphia College of Textiles And Sciences

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