VERONICA CORTEZ-BOLAINEZ
Summary
Experienced Sr. Technical Designer skilled in design, development, garment construction, fit execution, and quality. Motivated with excellent communication abilities and a passion for achieving positive results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Various Clients
04.2007 - 10.2024
- FREELANCE (VARIOUS ACCOUNTS): Create tech packs, flat technical sketches, conduct live fittings, execute comments to vendors, upkeep tracking logs.
- Developed and implemented technical specifications for apparel products.
- Conducted fittings with garment samples to ensure accuracy of patterns and fit.
- Managed production timelines to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
FASHION NOVA LLC.
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Women's Sport - Mainline for Nova Sport label (Import). Create tech packs for new development each month, including BOM, fabric, and internal trims.
- Conduct live fitting for each style on Jr. & Plus models from Proto stage through TOP samples.
- Research new internal trim to help support performance fabrics for fit, support, and durability.
- Set up core spec for core fabric to help maintain fit for Jr. and Plus, while keeping in mind the overall aesthetics of each style.
- Trained junior designers on the technical aspects of product development.
- Conducted fittings with garment samples to ensure accuracy of patterns and fit.
- Managed production timelines to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously.
- Coordinated fittings, tracked comments, and transmitted evaluations and documentation to vendors.
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
PISTOLA DENIM
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Women's denim - Mainline for PISTOLA and DAZE labels (Import and Domestic). Create tech packs for new development for each season.
- Update construction details and sketches, Trim package with current label placement, and trim codes for each style.
- Conduct live fitting, communicate fit comments from Proto, SMS, and Production samples.
- Issue new target specs, photos, illustrations, and pattern corrections when needed.
- Approve fit garment with graded spec release for production.
- Measure and review all fit samples for fitting, and ensure corrections have been applied to new submit samples.
- Work closely with Design, Pattern Maker, Product development, Production, and Wash team.
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
J BRAND DENIM
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Women's denim - Mainline, Exclusives, Extended sizes (Import & Domestic) Create tech packs for new development each season
- Maintain BOM with current trims, article codes, color codes & Artwork
- Update sketches with current label placement & tags for each style
- Conduct live fitting, communicate fit comments including revision and pattern corrections to vendors for new sample submits
- Approve fit, graded spec release for production
- Measure & review all fit samples for fitting and sample approval
- Work closely with design, pattern, wash team, & sample room manager for alternative garment construction for sewing issues due to fabric, wash or trims.
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
ROCKSTAR ORIGINAL, VERISHOP
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Create tech packs for Men & Kids Denim (ROCKSTAR), Women's Contemporary (VERISHOP), conduct live fitting, communicate fit comments with revision to vendors, and release grading for production.
- Created logo placement templates, measured and reviewed all fit samples for fitting and sample approval.
- Create folding manual and shipping guide.
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
CREWKNIT WEAR LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Responsible for all development styles for Bobeau Label
- SKU count of 150 or more styles per monthly market
- Create tech packs in Blu Cherry PLM system.
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
CREWKNIT WEAR LLC, AMERICAN APPERAL, REFORMATION
02.2016 - 05.2017
- Create tech packs, conduct live fittings, communicate fit comments with revisions to vendors, release grading for production.
- Carry out development proto through T.O.P.
- Conducted fittings with garment samples to ensure accuracy of patterns and fit.
- Worked closely with vendors to source materials that met design standards.
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
NASTY GAL
07.2012 - 02.2016
- Responsible for conducting live fittings, coordinating fitting schedules, execute fitting comments to vendors, upkeep tracking logs
- Manage team of 8 tech designers.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
FORTUNE FASHIONS INC.
03.2005 - 03.2007
- Create tech packs including special detail for screen printing, embellishment, heat transfers, and trim placement.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
WARNACO SWIMWEAR
03.2003 - 03.2005
- Work closely with pattern makers & sample room for pattern and sample release for production.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
RAMPAGE CLOTHING CO.
05.2002 - 03.2003
- Create tech packs, worked closely with cross functional team in fitting to achieve desired fit.
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
AZTECA PRODUCTION INT'L
05.2000 - 05.2002
- Create tech packs for Knit & Denim including templates for back pocket stitching
- Communicated with Domestic, Mexico & overseas factories.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - FASHION DESIGN
THE FASHION INSTITUDE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
06.2000
Skills
- PDM, Web PDM, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Micrografix, Corel Design, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Blue Cherry PLM, Tuka, and Internet programs Proficient in Mac and PC
- 23 years of extensive experience in the fashion supply chain in imports and domestic production
- Conduct and lead fittings with live-fit models
- Preparing detailed technical packages from the proto stage to the final top of production
- Development of full-size grade breakdowns, grade templates, and core specification charts
- Full knowledge of garment constructions, fabrics, fusible interlinings, and garment measuring guidelines
- Experience with manual pattern corrections, as well as importing and exporting patterns to and from DXF files in Tuka Tech and PAD
- Knowledge in developing based target specs for all categories, including Junior, Contemporary, Missy, Plus size, Kids, and Men
- Experienced with soft woven, silk, knit, denim, woven, and knit dresses, tops, bottoms, sweaters, activewear, swimwear, intimates, leather, and outerwear
- Knowledge of the different stages of the design and development process
- International and domestic vendor contact (China, Vietnam, India, Mexico, and the USA)
- Experienced in private label brands (tech packs from proto stage to final TOP)
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Managed a team of 8 to 10 tech designers
- Update and track production samples status reports
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
References
Available upon request.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
FASHION NOVA LLC.
01.2021 - 12.2022
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
PISTOLA DENIM
06.2020 - 01.2021
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
J BRAND DENIM
07.2019 - 06.2020
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
ROCKSTAR ORIGINAL, VERISHOP
11.2018 - 07.2019
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
CREWKNIT WEAR LLC
05.2017 - 10.2018
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
CREWKNIT WEAR LLC, AMERICAN APPERAL, REFORMATION
02.2016 - 05.2017
SR TECHNICAL DESIGNER
NASTY GAL
07.2012 - 02.2016
FREELANCE SR. TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Various Clients
04.2007 - 10.2024
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
FORTUNE FASHIONS INC.
03.2005 - 03.2007
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
WARNACO SWIMWEAR
03.2003 - 03.2005
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
RAMPAGE CLOTHING CO.
05.2002 - 03.2003
TECHNICAL DESIGNER
AZTECA PRODUCTION INT'L
05.2000 - 05.2002
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - FASHION DESIGN
THE FASHION INSTITUDE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING
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