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I am an innovative and detail-driven Costume Designer with 18+ years of experience spanning theatrical costume design, pattern development, and garment construction. I translate creative visions into production-ready garments and collaborate across departments to ensure functional, aesthetic outcomes. I specialize in managing full design lifecycles—from research and draping to tech packs and fittings—within high-volume, fast-paced environments. I love blending creativity with technical precision to deliver innovative, functional apparel solutions and to help performers move with confidence on stage.…I am an innovative and detail-driven Costume Designer with 18+ years of experience spanning theatrical costume design, pattern development, and garment construction. I translate creative visions into production-ready garments and collaborate across departments to ensure functional, aesthetic outcomes. I specialize in managing full design lifecycles—from research and draping to tech packs and fittings—within high-volume, fast-paced environments. I love blending creativity with technical precision to deliver innovative, functional apparel solutions and to help performers move with confidence on stage.

Esther Arroyo

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I am an innovative and detail-driven Costume Designer with 18+ years of experience spanning theatrical costume design, pattern development, and garment construction. I translate creative visions into production-ready garments and collaborate across departments to ensure functional, aesthetic outcomes. I specialize in managing full design lifecycles—from research and draping to tech packs and fittings—within high-volume, fast-paced environments. I love blending creativity with technical precision to deliver innovative, functional apparel solutions and to help performers move with confidence on stage.…I am an innovative and detail-driven Costume Designer with 18+ years of experience spanning theatrical costume design, pattern development, and garment construction. I translate creative visions into production-ready garments and collaborate across departments to ensure functional, aesthetic outcomes. I specialize in managing full design lifecycles—from research and draping to tech packs and fittings—within high-volume, fast-paced environments. I love blending creativity with technical precision to deliver innovative, functional apparel solutions and to help performers move with confidence on stage.

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I am an innovative and detail-driven Costume Designer with 18+ years of experience spanning theatrical costume design, pattern development, and garment construction. I translate creative visions into production-ready garments and collaborate across departments to ensure functional, aesthetic outcomes.

I specialize in managing full design lifecycles—from research and draping to tech packs and fittings—within high-volume, fast-paced environments. I love blending creativity with technical precision to deliver innovative, functional apparel solutions and to help performers move with confidence on stage.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Costume Manager / Resident Designer at American Academy of Dramatic Arts

January 1, 2019 - Present

Design and manage production for over 15 company and graduation shows annually; lead all phases of costume production from concept to fittings; serve as cutter-draper and primary patternmaker; collaborate with directors, actors, and stage crew; educate actors on fit and costume design; develop budget reports and inventory control; supervise shop staff and interns; utilized CLO3D for virtual garment prototypes for design presentations and fit reviews.

Freelance Technical Designer / Costumer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2008 - Present

Collaborate with renowned costume and fashion designers to execute custom garments for stage, TV, and commercial clients; translate sketches into draped or flat patterns; lead fittings with performers/models; adjust and revise garments for movement, function, and silhouette; pattern drafting to spec, digital measurement tracking, construction documentation, and sample alterations; created detailed technical flats in Adobe Illustrator and enhanced visual presentations in Photoshop.

Costume Manager / Resident Costume Designer at George Street Playhouse

August 1, 2004 - January 1, 2019

Designed, constructed, and managed costumes for 1–2 productions per season, including touring performances; directed costume shop operations: budgeting, vendor management, scheduling, and hiring; drafted character plots and fitting guides for cast and crew; consulted with guest designers on material choices and build methods.

Assistant Technical Designer (Temp) at Hickey Freeman

January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2007

Assisted technical design team with garment fittings, measurement, and documentation; created and updated tech packs, spec sheets, and fit comments for tailored menswear; collaborated with patternmakers and sample makers to ensure construction accuracy; supported visual and technical documentation using Adobe Illustrator; supported communication between design, production, and overseas vendors.

Patternmaker (Contract Role) at Walt Disney World – Entertainment Costuming

January 1, 2004 - July 1, 2004

Interpreted design sketches into multi-size production patterns; optimized fabric layout to reduce material waste; wrote detailed construction specs and sewing instructions; fit garments on live models; collaborated with design and production to finalize samples.

Draper / First Hand at John Kristiansen New York, Inc.

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Cut and draped fabric according to original costume patterns and designs; supervised stitchers and interns through all phases of costume construction and alteration; participated in fittings and incorporated alteration notes into revised patterns.

Freelance Technical Designer / Costume Designer at Self-Employed

January 1, 2008 - Present

Collaborate with renowned costume and fashion designers to execute custom garments for stage, TV, and commercial clients. Translate sketches into draped or flat patterns, often creating one-of-a-kind, technically accurate builds. Lead fittings with performers/models; adjust and revise garments for movement, function, and silhouette. Key contributions: Pattern drafting to spec, digital measurement tracking, construction documentation, sample alterations. Created detailed technical flats in Adobe Illustrator and enhanced visual presentations in Adobe Photoshop.