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B A R B A R A H U G H E S
barbarahughes59@yahoo.com
32 Boston Court, Newark, NJ 07103 973- 622-2145
OVERVIEW
Experienced Technical Designer with a track record of creating and improving the fit and look of a garment. Work with Woven/Cut n Sew Knits/Sweaters. Proven ability to be an excellent team player
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Generate initial spec for development
Analyze fit approval sample
Conduct fit sessions, solve fit problems, make pattern corrections, and communicate to factory on correcting the fit and construction of the product.
Develop production fit and construction for Missy, Petite, Plus size, Juniors, Childrens and Men
Interface with designers/buyers on color, trims, special construction, print pattern direction, logo size and position and the effects on the style and price along with packaging, labeling and quality specifications
Solicit and encourage input of ideas to brainstorm solutions and maintain consistency in communication of technical problems.
Establish grading adjustments
Knowledge of WEB PDM, EXCEL, WORD, ILLUSTRATOR , PENCIL SKETCHES, PATTERNMAKING
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
2009 2010
Worldwindows, LLC (The Connor Group) Freelance Technical Designer
Clients: Bloomingdales, Adrienne Vittadini, TJ Maxx, Stage Stores
1997 2008
Nitches Inc, Senior Technical Designer
Clients: Renton Western Wear, Sheplers Western Wear, Cavenders Western Wear, Rods Western Wear
1994 1997
Mister Noah, Leonard A Feinberg, Inc Technical Designer
Clients: Bealls, Cato, Deb Shops, Dollar General, Family Dollar, K-Mart, Macys, Meijers, Shopko, Variety Wholesale, Wal-Mart
1990 1994
Golden Touch Imports Inc Technical Designer
Clients: Cato, Deb Shops, Macys, Petrie Stores, Sears, Mercantile, Ross S
tores
1984 1990
Simplicity Pattern Inc, 1984 1987 Technical Illustrator/Technical Editor
1987 1990 Assistant Fashion Merchandiser for mail order patterns
EDUCATION
The Traphagen School of Fashion Design, New York
Associates, Illustration and Patternmaking Technology
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Added 2009/09/02 | Updated 2010/09/07 |
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