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I’m Justina, a detail-oriented and proactive professional with a background in fast-paced, deadline-driven industries. I bring extensive experience in coordination, organization, and cross-functional collaboration, developed through years in the luxury and high street fashion sector. I stay motivated by continuous learning and a positive, adaptable mindset.
I have strong administrative and technical skills including designing, illustrating, writing instructions, collaboration with internal teams and international suppliers and factories. I excel at managing from concept through execution, with excellent attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving abilities. I’m tech-savvy and collaborative, always looking for opportunities to grow and contribute across disciplines.
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Lithuanian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Work Experience
Garment Technologist at Apricot Clothing
January 1, 2015 - PresentOutline: Managing seven suppliers’ fit and sealing process and assisting with in-house style development, sealing and production in China. Oversee fit and sealing of woven and knitted women's wear; create detailed specification sheets and graded charts; issue fit comments with photos and diagrams; check fabric test reports and wash care labels; risk-assess product quality standards and production issues; ensure highest quality of workmanship from internal seams to external finishings; collaborate with buying and production teams; ensure factory deadlines are met; manage the critical path and delivery schedule; chase delayed fit and production samples; build strong supplier relationships; measure samples against specifications; garment fittings, pattern cutting/alterations, technical drawings, and grading.
Junior Garment Technologist at Bluenile
March 1, 2024 - PresentWorking in the technical department for a high-street clothing supplier. Brands include ASOS, River Island, LK Bennett, Sosandar, Zalando, New Look, Lipsy. Key responsibilities: fitting and pattern alteration; manage the fit process from order booking through delivery of bulk production; manage critical path dates to ensure on-time bulk production; creation of tech packs and grade charts; submitting technical comments to factories to improve garment make and avoid mistakes; carry out sample and production investigations and detailed sample assessments; measuring samples against specifications and checking details against CADs; manage test reports through ‘Light House’; building relationships and communication with high street brands and international factories; managing sealing process and sample making; close communication with pattern cutters and machinists; documenting all changes and fit adjustments.
Studio Coordinator at Jalin Design
March 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025Involved in all stages of garment production for an international luxury bespoke hotel uniform provider. Involved in costume production for film and managing its production from initial meeting with a client, making first sample, production at factories to final delivery to client. Key responsibilities: first sample/toile fittings on live model, taking notes and suggesting more efficient garment construction; amending patterns; checking patterns and communicating with Grading Bureau for digitising and grading patterns; plotting digital patterns; creating technical drawings and specification sheets; creating sampling packs for supplier samples; QC first sample and production of garments; measuring garments; close communication with factories for bulk production; ensuring deadlines are met; sizing staff for installs.
Studio Assistant at Jalin Design
November 30, 2022 - October 15, 2025Working on costumes for films, ensuring costumes are made to the highest standard for tight deadlines. Measuring and fitting clients; cutting samples in studio; hand sewing, working on samples; coordinating with sample machinists to ensure exceptional make of the first sample; preparing samples for presentations; pattern alterations; visiting factories for costume work; assisting with on-site installations of uniform collections – international and domestic; assisting in studio as needed.
Administrator / Junior Tailor at Galedi
November 30, 2021 - October 15, 2025Attending fittings for bespoke womenswear and alterations on behalf of brands such as Christian Dior (Press Office and Stores), Givenchy, Alaia, Yves Saint Laurent and Michael Kors; performing fittings and temporary alterations during photoshoots for production companies; supporting the fashion designer in daily duties including all stages of design process to production; providing administrative duties such as registration, data entry, communication with international and national suppliers and customers, issuing and receiving payments, stock control; developing customer research, researching and ordering samples, fabrics and haberdashery.
Backstage Dresser at LFW SS21 Art School Intern
August 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025Organising the set and looks; preparing and steaming garments; dressing and undressing models and providing extra support; tidying and packing.
Sales Assistant at Select
September 30, 2018 - October 15, 2025Greeting and approaching customers with a friendly, open and approachable presence; delivering expert knowledge of brand’s products to drive sales; effectively handling sales and refunds transactions; managing and assisting in the fitting rooms.
Fashion Blog Assistant at Looks We Adore Intern
September 30, 2017 - October 15, 2025Creating exciting and engaging content relevant to the blog values; support with pre-shoot planning, designing garments and accessories based on research for photoshoots; attending meetings with senior members and contributing creative ideas; network at fashion events to drive collaborations and create online content for Instagram including stories and live streams.
Quilt Pattern Writer and Illustrator at Mrs Quilty
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025Remote role developing designs for new quilting projects, writing technical instructions for making quilts, creating step-by-step illustrations for sewing projects, producing printable patterns, and laying out instruction booklets for digital and printable formats.
Garment Technologist at Apricot Clothing
January 1, 2025 - November 16, 2025Oversee fit and sealing process for woven and knitted womenswear styles across seven suppliers; create detailed spec sheets and graded charts; issue fit comments with photos and diagrams; review fabric test reports and wash care labels; assess production risks; ensure high workmanship; coordinate with buying and production teams; manage critical path and delivery schedules; chase delayed samples; build strong supplier relationships; measure samples against specs and CADs; write instructions; contribute to garment construction and pattern work.
Garment Technologist at Bluenile
March 1, 2024 - November 16, 2025Technical department specialist for a high-street clothing supplier, coordinating fit and production for brands including ASOS, River Island, and New Look; manage fit process from order to bulk production; maintain critical path; create tech packs and grade charts; submit technical comments to factories; conduct sample and production investigations; measure samples; manage test reports; liaise with brands and factories; support sealing and sample making; communicate with pattern cutters and machinists.
Studio Coordinator at Jalin Design
March 1, 2024 - March 1, 2024Technology-led role in the technical department for international luxury bespoke hotel uniforms; involved in all garment production stages from design toiles to fittings and samples; support costume production for film; manage client meetings, first samples, factory production, and final delivery.
Studio Assistant at Jalin Design
November 1, 2022 - November 1, 2022Supported film costume production and luxury uniform projects; measured and fitted clients; cut samples; hand sewing; collaborated with machinists to ensure high-quality first samples; prepared samples for presentations; assisted with on-site installations and factory visits.
Administrator / Junior Tailor at Galedi
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021Attended fittings for bespoke womenswear (e.g., Dior, Givenchy, Alaia, YSL, Michael Kors) and performed fittings/alterations for photoshoots; supported the fashion designer across the design-to-production process; handled administrative duties including data entry, supplier and client communications, payments, and stock control; conducted research for fabrics and haberdashery.
Backstage Dresser at LFW SS21 Art School Intern
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020Organised set and looks, prepared and steamed garments, dressed and undressed models with support for accessibility needs, and assisted in studio housekeeping and packing.
Sales Assistant at Select
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018Greeted customers, provided product knowledge across garments, shoes, and accessories; processed sales and refunds; assisted in fitting rooms and visual merchandising.
Fashion Blog Assistant at Looks We Adore Intern
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017Created engaging blog content; supported pre-shoot planning; researched and designed garments and accessories; attended meetings with seniors; networked at fashion events for collaborations and generated online content for Instagram including stories and live streams.
Education
BA Hons Fashion Design at University of East London
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Foundation Art and Design at University of East London
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016Level 2 Certificate in Stitching and Pattern Cutting at Fashion Technology Academy
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021BA Hons Fashion Design at University of East London
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019Level 2 Certificate in Stitching and Pattern Cutting at Fashion Technology Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Foundation Art and Design at University of East London
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016BTEC Textile at Eastbrook Sixth Form
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015Qualifications
Level 2 Certificate in Stitching and Pattern Cutting
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
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