Tariro Gwengwe
9994 Devonshire Extension,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented designer with strengths in technical sketching and fit adjustments. Demonstrated success in analyzing customer feedback to forecast trends and create garments that align with market demands.
Overview
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4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
Steven Gwen Couture
Mutare, Manicaland
02.2024 - Current
- Created seasonal collections that aligned with fashion trends and brand vision.
- Developed sketches of garments and accessories, selecting fabrics, colors and trims.
- Collaborated on fabric selection and color palettes, elevating collection aesthetics.
- Coordinated with vendors to source high-quality materials, ensuring consistent quality standards.
- Participated in fittings, recommending adjustments to optimize garment appearance.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify market trends and inform design decisions.
- Attended trade shows to present new designs and gain insight into industry trends.
Tailor
Prime Fit Tailoring
Mutare, Manicaland
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Crafted custom garments based on client specifications and measurements.
- Consulted with clients to clarify design preferences and select suitable fabric choices.
- Facilitated fitting sessions to enhance customer satisfaction with tailored garments.
- Tailored clothing to achieve proper fit for clients during fittings.
- Altered clothing for fit and style adjustments using sewing machines and hand tools.
- Executed final fittings for clients, ensuring garments met expectations for special events.
- Sewn buttons, zippers, hooks, and fasteners onto various garments to ensure functionality.
- Operated sewing machines to stitch fabric together in garment production.
- Utilized rippers and razor blades to carefully remove stitches from garments for alterations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University Of Zimbabwe
Harare04-2018
Skills
- Garment design
- Fashion trend forecasting
- Trend analysis
- Fabric selection
- Color theory
- Technical sketching
- Technical sketches
- Garment construction
- Sewing techniques
- Fit adjustments
- Customer consultation
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Fashion sketching
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Fashion Designer
Steven Gwen Couture
02.2024 - Current
Tailor
Prime Fit Tailoring
04.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University Of Zimbabwe