THOMAS O'CONNOR
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic fashion designer with a proven track record at GLAUDI by Johana Hernandez, specializing in couture collections and luxury fabrics. Expert in advanced draping and textile design, I excel in delivering high-quality, custom-fitted garments while providing exceptional client service. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams to achieve stunning results in high-pressure environments.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Designer (Full Time) Key Holder
GLAUDI by Johana Hernandez
Los Angeles, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Led the full design cycle—from initial concept sketches and fabric sourcing to final custom-fitted garments
- Designed and developed bridal and couture collections, emphasizing fit, elegance, and modern couture aesthetics while working with luxury fabrics and embroidery
- Created detailed tech packs for each gown, specifying construction specs, fabric details, and embellishment callout's to streamline the production process.
- Collaborated with in-house and overseas patternmaker's and sewers, ensuring design accuracy and garment quality for timely delivery of collections.
- Created custom designs for celebrities, including Miss Universe Latina Alejandra Espinoza, enhancing their public appearances.
- Delivered elevated, detail-oriented service to over 200 clients, enhancing their experience in a high-demand fashion and luxury environment.
Founder & Creative Director
Ryan Thomas
Los Angeles, CA
10.2022 - Current
- Designed and produced couture collections featured in ELLE UK and Notion Magazine
- Designed bespoke couture pieces for high-profile clientele and celebrity talent.
- Led full-cycle garment development, transforming initial concept sketches into custom-fitted final pieces for high-profile clients.
- Directed creative production for photoshoots and runway presentations, coordinating efforts of photographers, stylists, models, and glam teams to achieve captivating visual narratives.
- Collaborated with in-house and overseas patternmaker's and sewers to ensure design accuracy and garment quality, by delivering collections on schedule.
- Specializing in hand-sewn embellishment, couture construction techniques, and experimental textile applications.
Fabric Specialist (Freelance)
Prime Fabrics Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Coordinated with dye houses and international suppliers to ensure timely and accurate fabric production.
- Designed custom textile prints with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Procreate to meet client specifications.
- Provided expert in-store service, advising on textile selection and usage to enhance customer satisfaction.
Director's Assistant (Seasonal)
Art Hearts Fashion
Los Angeles, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted designers with project needs, directing model movement and press coordination to enhance show execution.
- Coordinated fashion show logistics, facilitating communication between teams and ensuring seamless backstage operations.
- Designed and built interactive fashion displays, attracting audience engagement at high-traffic events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Industries
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA12-2024
Advanced A.A. - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
A.A. - Merchandising & Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA06-2023
Skills
- Fashion Skills: Advanced Draping, Textile Design, Patternmaking, Garment Technical Drawings, Couture Construction, Hand Sewing, Fabric Finishing, Embellishment Techniques, Draping
- Tech pack development
- Garment fitting
- Fabric sourcing
- Design & Tech: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate, Lightroom, Excel, Adobe Bridge
- Knowledge Areas: Color Theory, Fashion History, Global Manufacturing, Visual Merchandising, Consumer Psychology, Mass production, Trend forecasting, Sourcing
- Couture pattern drafting
Certification
- Bridal Designer & Stylist Accelerator - Girl Boss, Atlanta Georgia
Technical Drawing for Fashion with Adobe Illustrator - Central Saint Martins, London UK
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- FIDM Scholarship Award - 2024
- FIDM Debut Scholarship 2024
- FIDM Presidential Scholarship - 2023 + 2024
- Creative Scholarship Award 2023 + 2024
Timeline
Assistant Designer (Full Time) Key Holder
GLAUDI by Johana Hernandez
06.2025 - Current
Founder & Creative Director
Ryan Thomas
10.2022 - Current
Fabric Specialist (Freelance)
Prime Fabrics Inc.
03.2022 - 07.2025
Director's Assistant (Seasonal)
Art Hearts Fashion
03.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Creative Industries
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Advanced A.A. - Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A.A. - Merchandising & Product Development
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising