ALMA ROBLES

Design CADs and technical specifications for intimate apparel and shapewear collections for major retailers, plus develop design proposals and technical packages for additional brands. Organize seasonal trend research, competitive colorways, and digital inspiration boards to support design presentations, and partner with product development teams to ensure construction standards match design intent. Use AI image creation tools (Caimera) to streamline product visualization and iteration.

Provided technical development files and visual design proposals for 25+ international swimwear and intimate apparel brands. Built CLO 3D digital prototypes to visualize garment silhouette and fabric drape before sampling, and created detailed digital flats, colorway variations, and fabric texture mappings (including lace and cotton basics) using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Managed self-directed timelines and delivered production-ready source files with constructive design feedback to clients.

Launched and managed an independent intimate apparel brand, taking 10+ cohesive commercial collections from concept through finished product. Led the full creative workflow: trend research, fabric and trim procurement, silhouette sketching, and sample approval coordination. Developed base patterns, technical flat layouts, and construction instructions tailored for lightweight stretch textiles, while overseeing priorities, coordinating vendors, and maintaining brand identity and digital catalog layouts.