Fashion Design Resume Example

CONTACT INFO
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ADDRESS
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OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a Fashion Design position with reputable design firm, where I can apply my unique skills, and design aesthetic.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Fluent in English, Spanish and French
• A dynamically artistic fashion design professional with experience in designing Jr. sportswear and eveningwear
• Solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
• Excellent understanding of the garment design and manufacturing process; from the garment conceptualization stage, through the pattern-drafting phase, to final garment assembly
• Strong fashion and color sense with the ability to create and adapt designs to changing market conditions
• Significant ability to interpret client requirements and create designs that pinpoints their target market
• Good knowledge of fabrics, and the ability to choose the best match between garment design and fabric
• Proven ability to translate client garment design requirements into design illustrations using leading design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Equally adept at performing as a project team member or working independently, depending on the nature of the project at hand

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE:

• Tech pack specification
• Illustration boards
• Fabric direction
• Presentation boards
• Product development
• Line development
• Color direction
• Garment fit evaluation


HONORS AND EXCELLENCE:
• First place winner of Re-Mix, Re-construct and Re-design, Fox design competition
• First place winner of 2nd Annual Rock the Runway
• First place winner of 3rd Annual Rock the Runway
• Deans List

EXPERIENCE:
Fox Head, Inc. Irvine, CA 2008-2009
Jr Sportswear Designer Intern
• Selected textiles including fabrics, fasteners and other materials
• Sketched or drafted apparel designs with computer-aided design (CAD) software
• Created patterns for technical designers to work from
• Presented concepts to director and team
• Interpret trends through design and development
• Written specs that reflect creative, cohesive collections that are saleable
• Communicated with product managers on a regular basis about spec, fabrics and details for all product categories
• Helped with the research and development of key fabrics, prints and patterns with fabric team and Cad designers
Daniel Magaña (Freelance Work) Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 2010 –Present

Bella Vida- Taylor and Hayley Hasselhoff 2011
• Design a 20 piece collection of performance pieces, and created final looks for their European Tour
Fashion Chicago Magazine (FCM) 2011
• Utilized Fall 2010 collection for their February 2011 cover and six page spread

Sunny Hills Aprons Las Vegas, NV 2010
• Designed couture aprons including pattern making, sample making, fabric sourcing, and trim findings to final production
• Recently showcased at Glitter Girl boutique for the book signing of More Than a Housewife by Vicki Gunvalson from the Real Housewives of Orange County
Unfazed USA Newport Beach, CA 2010
• Performed all technical drawing, tech packs

Maxim 2010
• Designed a bustier for Maxim’s top 100 Hometown Hotties showcased by “Kassandra” from Los Angeles
• http://www.maxim.com/amg/girls/hotties/2010/91669/kassandra-los-angeles-ca.html

EDUCATION
The Art Institute of California – Orange County Santa Ana, CA 2008-2011
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design

Summit Career College Colton, CA 2007-2008
Business Certification – ACOA (Applied Computer Office Administration)

FIDM Los Angeles, CA 2004-2006
Fashion Design


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