I’m Alyssa, a Fashion Designer and Product Developer based in the Philippines with 4+ years of experience working with international brands and clients. I provide professional design and technical support remotely at a competitive rate that is below typical U.S. market rates, while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism. I’ve worked with multiple international clients, including a U.S.-based fashion brand, managing the design workflow from concept development and technical sketches to sample reviews, revisions, and production. My experience also includes tech packs, fabric and manufacturer sourcing, vendor communication, costing, and production coordination, including manufacturing visits in China and Vietnam. I’m detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently with international teams. I can help turn your ideas into well-developed, production-ready garments while keeping the process efficient and organized. I’d love to learn more about your project and see how I can help.

Alyssa Marie Tongson

I’m Alyssa, a Fashion Designer and Product Developer based in the Philippines with 4+ years of experience working with international brands and clients. I provide professional design and technical support remotely at a competitive rate that is below typical U.S. market rates, while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism. I’ve worked with multiple international clients, including a U.S.-based fashion brand, managing the design workflow from concept development and technical sketches to sample reviews, revisions, and production. My experience also includes tech packs, fabric and manufacturer sourcing, vendor communication, costing, and production coordination, including manufacturing visits in China and Vietnam. I’m detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently with international teams. I can help turn your ideas into well-developed, production-ready garments while keeping the process efficient and organized. I’d love to learn more about your project and see how I can help.

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I’m Alyssa, a Fashion Designer and Product Developer based in the Philippines with 4+ years of experience working with international brands and clients. I provide professional design and technical support remotely at a competitive rate that is below typical U.S. market rates, while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism.

I’ve worked with multiple international clients, including a U.S.-based fashion brand, managing the design workflow from concept development and technical sketches to sample reviews, revisions, and production. My experience also includes tech packs, fabric and manufacturer sourcing, vendor communication, costing, and production coordination, including manufacturing visits in China and Vietnam.

I’m detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working independently with international teams. I can help turn your ideas into well-developed, production-ready garments while keeping the process efficient and organized.

I’d love to learn more about your project and see how I can help.

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Work Experience

Product Developer and Fashion Designer at Joyfolie (US Brand)
April 1, 2025 - August 1, 2026
Managed collection planning and product assortment, developed design concepts and presented options to the owner, recommended fabric/trims/color directions, overseen RTW production timelines, lead times, and shipping schedules, and negotiated costs while managing supplier communications. Tracked sample development and ensured timely approvals. Visited suppliers in China for fabric sourcing and confirmation of actual samples.
Technical Designer at Golden ABC Inc.
November 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Evaluated apparel prior to proceeding to bulk production, handled fabric approvals, prepared complete information in tech packs, and managed initial sample development up until production sample stages. Coordinated with manufacturers and maintained relationships between production partners to ensure smooth transition from sample to bulk requirements.
Lead Product Designer / Technical Designer (Part-time to Full-time) at Flicker Fit
June 1, 2023 - March 1, 2025
Documented comments and instructions for fit, execution, and construction; reviewed and validated spec/worksheet sheets before sending out. Managed and maintained sample tracking sheets, departmental files, and sample sets; attended prototyping sessions and ensured prototypes met design specifications. Assisted with quality control measures, discussed feasibility of design concepts with the product designer, and visited suppliers in Vietnam to check garment status and quality.
Fashion Designer (Fashion Design Associate) at Yong Studio International
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Contributed to individual collection work including market research on trends and traits, presenting design ideas to the creative director, and coordinating with manufacturers/suppliers to obtain fabric samples. Assisted in selecting fabrics, embellishments, colors, and styles per garment/accessory; created tech packs and sample garment construction for RTW; supported styling for shoots with minimal admin duties. Coordinated collection timelines and communication with production/manufacturing leads, and managed a creative team.
Intern (Product Development and Design) at Jacin to & Lirio
March 22, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Supported product development work by collaborating with local suppliers, designing packaging and other products made from water hyacinth for market sellability, and assisting concept-to-prototype tasks within the product design department.
Stage Production Operations Team (Costume and Make-up Department) at Benilde Culture and Arts Unit - School Scholar
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Worked with stage production teams, styling with different performers, conceptualizing looks, creating fashion illustrations, garment patterning and sewing, script analysis, and collaborating with various artists’ groups. Supported multiple theatre and school events through hands-on costume and make-up work, ensuring designs translated well onstage.

Education

Fashion Design and Merchandising (AB-FDM) at De La Salle College of St. Benilde, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Senior High School (Humanities and Social Sciences) at University of Santo Tomas, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Retail