Adobe Photoshop with Hasaan R.

Worked with various companies,New York, NY

Mood Fabrics NYC Sewing Classes (Head Sewing Instructor) ISAAC MORRIS LIMITED (Sample Coordinator) INDOCHINO TRAVELING TAILOR (Senior Fit Specialist) Tommy Hilfiger, Vineyard Vines BHPC GEAR, USA RUGBY, DKNY, ENYCE, AEROPOSTALE, PERRY ELLIS and MACY's In brand development and design themes. Created seasonal line and first pattern fits for all categories in knits, Woven bottoms, and outerwear garments using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Suite. Developed sale catalogs, presentation boards and linesheets. Develop garment technical specifications using WebPDM for assigned product categories to complete Design Tech Packs using block patterns and Market Samples. Review proto samples and patterns to suggest corrections, as needed. Communicate with Vendor Offices/Factories regarding issues related to garment specification, fit, construction or fabrication. Attend fittings and manage execution of fit process (both, on ‘live’ model and Fit Forms) with Design, Development and vendor Offices/Factories to develop products from style creation through production approval of assigned product categories. Make appropriate recommendations in collaboration with Design, Development and Vendor Offices/Factories, regarding fit, spec, pattern and construction methods & techniques to improve fit, quality and cost. Analyze, evaluate, monitor and approve fit of all garments to develop the correct fit specifications while maintaining established fit, consistency & quality standards.Travel to the factories, as required, and partner with the Technical Teams at Vendors Offices/Factories to troubleshoot, educate, and understand factory & production capabilities.

Phillips Van-Heusen Corp, New York, NY

Responsible for the designs and developments of all boy's and menswear bottoms, both denim and non- denim, for the collection of the IZOD, ARROW and VAN HEUSEN brands. Played key role in conceptualization on new seasonal trends and direction in men’s market in respect to color palettes, patterns fits, and fabrics in and design meetings. Responsible for an effective flow of communication and information with Overseas Offices, Vendors, and Internal Business Partners to achieve the best possible product execution and maintain design integrity. Partnered with Sourcing, Merchandising, Sales and Product Development Teams to design products that fit within the costing parameters and target customer profile in the brand strategy. Focused on building the business strategies of the brands by establishing signature fabrics, pattern direction, and seasonal basics programs. Analyzed market trends while keeping abreast of emerging trends in fabric, color, silhouette, and textiles. Developed sale catalogs, presentation boards and linesheets using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Suite. Develop garment technical specifications using WebPDM for assigned product categories to complete Design TechPacks using block patterns and Market Samples Review proto samples and patterns to suggest corrections, as needed. Communicate with Vendor Offices/Factories regarding issues related to garment specification, fit, construction or fabrication. Attend fittings and manage execution of fit process (both, on ‘live’ model and Fit Forms) with Design, Development and vendor Offices/Factories to develop products from style creation through production approval of assigned product categories. Review, approve and issue Final Graded Specifications and Manufacturing Tolerances to assure quality of garments

Plugg Designer Studio, New York, NY

Sketched concept designs for the companies’ full production line in men’s, women’s, young men’s, boy’s, juniors and missy’s using Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop Suite. Worked with designers in selecting color palettes and theme for the collection in each season. Developed sale catalogs, presentation boards and linesheets using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Suite Make appropriate recommendations in collaboration with Design, Development and Vendor Offices/Factories, regarding fit, spec, pattern and construction methods & techniques to improve fit, quality and cost. Analyze, evaluate, monitor and approve fit of all garments to develop the correct fit specifications while maintaining established fit, consistency & quality standards. Review, approve and issue Final Graded Specifications and Manufacturing Tolerances to assure quality of garments. Organize, track and process Fit Comments from 1st Proto Sample through Bulk Production. Maintain seasonal specification book for all approvals by delivery. Development Calendars to ensure timely completion of Fit garment Comments to Vendors Offices/Factories.

Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, NY

Katharine Gibbs School, New York, NY