United States
Fashion designer and pattern maker with experience in merchandising, technical design, product development, trend and market research, cross functional collaborations and strong grasp of sampling and fittings.
-Generate and update spec packages from development to final approval -Manage fit tracking process, and provide comments to factories on samples -Supervise repairs in sewing room in coordination with trunk show dates, photoshoots and market shows -Assist with fittings and responsible for capturing the teams feedback and communicate those changes to factories. -Support multiple product categories from 1st prototype to production garment -Check in samples received from vendors and support measuring for fittings. -Document design changes and project notes, resolutions, and other pertinent events that occur throughout the development and manufacturing process. -Evaluate top-of-production samples to ensure quality standards. -Assist in updating the style tracking document for the lifecycle of products. -Communicate with factories overseas on PLM
J Berarducci Design focuses on the initial stages of apparel production, translating 2D technical flats and concepts into 3D garments. Services include drafting, pattern making, sewing prototypes and samples; as well as small order manufacturing. Everything I do is by hand, applying early couture techniques for the modern woman/man. - Skilled in conceptualizing and presenting new, enticing design ideas, gaining inspiration from numerous sources. Concurrently maintain a disciplined, practical approach and a meticulous attention to detail. - Combine a rich understanding of a designer’s vision with the needs/wants of consumers, including specifically targeted markets. In-depth knowledge of construction, budgets, deadlines, - Experience in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator; extremely willing to learn new technologies. Valuable exposure to manufacturing and production processes.
Developed and created patterns for various product offerings of a start-up table scape company. Sewed samples / prototypes for mass manufacturing, assisted in fabric selections, and contributed to administrative paperwork required for workrooms (e.g. pattern cards, tech packs, spec sheets). -Transferred pattern making skills (gained from garment design) to interior design products. Became an effective bridge between the company and manufacturer, as well as improving sewing skills. -Created pattern cards tailored to the company’s offerings (blending the best of interior and fashion design worlds), with the owner using these as part of the official administrative paperwork going forward. -Worked with the owner on selecting the best designs and fabrics for the 1st collection launch, analyzing all factors that included target market, logistics, and financing.
Worked on a design project for the Zac by Zac Posen line, creating 8 looks as potential product offerings that would appeal to their target market. Updated tech packs to reflect fittings and measurement/silhouette changes. Assisted in designing embroidery for an upcoming bridal collection, utilizing sketching skills. - Gained exposure to the manufacturing and production process by sitting in on fittings. Contributed to manipulating, cutting, pinning, and draping new ideas and creative solutions. - Earned highly positive feedback for efforts in creating 8 looks as part of designing a mock collection for a Resort 2020 line (drawing inspiration from the Golden Age of Illustration: 1875-1920). Presentation was subsequently used to show future interns as an ideal example. - Developed experience and skills in sketching embroidery ideas for a bridal collection. Conducted deep research on bridal embellishment and located examples of embroidery from both bridal collections and labels known for embroidery design. Presented ideas to the design team. -Built positive relationships within the garment district to ensure fulfillment of deadlines and needs.
Booked multiple buying appointments with new and existing clients for an e-commerce luxury consignment platform. Performed initial assessments to initiate research for buying procedures. Selected items that would appeal to the company’s target market and utilized skills to drive revenue growth. Managed shipping and receiving of merchandise. - Achieved all monthly goals throughout tenure, with an excellent resale percentage. Researched the consignment industry to provide better responses to client inquiries, building trusted relationships. - Created a process for acquiring products and managing inventory. Recognized by supervisor for high level of productivity (asked by supervisor to share this process with the rest of the regional team).