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Sophia Murray

Sophia Murray

New York,NY

Summary

Senior Assistant Technical Designer at BCI Brands. Specialized in garment construction and contributed to a collaborative environment by working alongside Designers, Pattern Makers, Production Managers, Sales, and Technical Designers. Ensuring product excellence with overseas vendors through daily emails, and communicating with domestic manufacturers in fittings.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Assistant Technical Designer

BCI Brands
New York, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Creating new designs for Ted Baker, Vince Camuto, MSK, Chaus, 1. State, CeCe, Sam and Jess, and Cynthia Steffe.
  • Coordinated and managed special design projects in fittings with Pattern makers, Designers and Technical Designers.
  • Documented samples using the PML system, EXENTA, and ASSET Manager systems.
  • Managed prototype model fittings, and oversaw pattern updates and alterations.
  • Maintained clear communication with overseas vendors, ensuring quality and accuracy in production samples, with weekly emails of sample fit comments and production notes.

Technical Designer

AW Chang
New York, NY
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Created new designs for the NHL, Society of Threads, Brooklyn Brigade, Construct, Joseph A. Bank, and WRK.
  • Designed seasonal styles according to upcoming trends and popular color palettes.
  • Created technical print work and flats in AI and PSD.
  • Contributed to seasonal line presentations by preparing visual materials and samples for internal review meetings.

Fashion Design Intern

Christian Cowan
New York, NY
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted in creating garments for NYFW 2021.
  • Supported staff members in daily tasks with sewing and styling the models.
  • Gained hands-on, industry-standard experience in various sewing projects and technical skills.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
08-2022

Associate of Arts - Sewing Technology

Orlando Technical College
Orlando, FL
05-2018

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Excel
  • PLM - Exenta
  • PLM - Asset Manager
  • Adobe Ai
  • Adobe PSD
  • Production Development
  • Garment Construction

Accomplishments

  • Feldman Scholarship recipient at the Fashion Institute of Technology
  • 2021 Fashion Institute of Technology AAS Exhibition: 'Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle' Recipient
  • 2019 Orlando Fashion Week, Spotlight Designer
  • 2018 Featured Designer in Elegant Magazine

Certification

  • Certified Seamstress

Timeline

Senior Assistant Technical Designer

BCI Brands
03.2023 - Current

Technical Designer

AW Chang
08.2022 - 03.2023

Fashion Design Intern

Christian Cowan
11.2019 - 02.2020

Associate of Arts - Fashion Design

Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate of Arts - Sewing Technology

Orlando Technical College

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