I’m a garment and technical design professional with a strong mix of creative and production experience, supporting everything from fit and block adjustments to complete tech packs, spec sheets, and construction guidance. Across roles in apparel development and garment technology, I’ve worked closely with designers, merchandisers, vendors, and overseas manufacturers to refine fit, maintain measurement and quality consistency, and ensure samples transition smoothly into production. I also bring broader design leadership experience through my work as an owner/designer, where I’ve researched trends, sourced materials and vendors, created fashion illustrations and technical flats, and communicated directly with factories to bring garments to life. I enjoy problem-solving in fast-moving projects—reviewing development/SMS samples, documenting comments and amendments, and collaborating through fittings, line reviews, and status meetings to achieve results that align with brand vision, safety standards, and customer needs. As a parent (Mother) myself, I can relate well to this project which is catering to new mothers /parents who are very much attached and nursing their little ones and the babies themselves. As a first hand experience, I can offer consideration, mindfulness and functional knowledge to these garments and their purpose.…

Priscilla Rivera

I’m a garment and technical design professional with a strong mix of creative and production experience, supporting everything from fit and block adjustments to complete tech packs, spec sheets, and construction guidance. Across roles in apparel development and garment technology, I’ve worked closely with designers, merchandisers, vendors, and overseas manufacturers to refine fit, maintain measurement and quality consistency, and ensure samples transition smoothly into production. I also bring broader design leadership experience through my work as an owner/designer, where I’ve researched trends, sourced materials and vendors, created fashion illustrations and technical flats, and communicated directly with factories to bring garments to life. I enjoy problem-solving in fast-moving projects—reviewing development/SMS samples, documenting comments and amendments, and collaborating through fittings, line reviews, and status meetings to achieve results that align with brand vision, safety standards, and customer needs. As a parent (Mother) myself, I can relate well to this project which is catering to new mothers /parents who are very much attached and nursing their little ones and the babies themselves. As a first hand experience, I can offer consideration, mindfulness and functional knowledge to these garments and their purpose.…

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I’m a garment and technical design professional with a strong mix of creative and production experience, supporting everything from fit and block adjustments to complete tech packs, spec sheets, and construction guidance. Across roles in apparel development and garment technology, I’ve worked closely with designers, merchandisers, vendors, and overseas manufacturers to refine fit, maintain measurement and quality consistency, and ensure samples transition smoothly into production.

I also bring broader design leadership experience through my work as an owner/designer, where I’ve researched trends, sourced materials and vendors, created fashion illustrations and technical flats, and communicated directly with factories to bring garments to life. I enjoy problem-solving in fast-moving projects—reviewing development/SMS samples, documenting comments and amendments, and collaborating through fittings, line reviews, and status meetings to achieve results that align with brand vision, safety standards, and customer needs.

As a parent (Mother) myself, I can relate well to this project which is catering to new mothers /parents who are very much attached and nursing their little ones and the babies themselves. As a first hand experience, I can offer consideration, mindfulness and functional knowledge to these garments and their purpose.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Garment Technician at Huffer Direct Limited
March 1, 2017 - March 1, 2017
Collaborated with Designers and Merchandisers on new range styles; adjusted blocks to ranges and refined fit with Design; created and amended spec sheets, diagrams (flats); reviewed development and SMS samples for fit, measurements and quality; maintained daily communication with overseas clothing manufacturers and local vendors; prepared graded specs for handover to production with SMS 1; reviewed PPs against tech packs, documented comments and amendments; participated in weekly internal, project and vendor meetings; updated internal tech-pack template.
Garment Technician at Huffer Direct Limited
July 1, 2016 - March 1, 2017
Met and communicated with Designers and Merchandisers on new range styles; adjusted blocks to ranges; refined fit and design; created/ amended spec sheets, diagrams and flats; reviewed development and SMS samples for fit, measurements and quality; liaised with overseas manufacturers and local vendors; prepared graded specs for handover to production; reviewed PPs against tech packs, documented notes and amendments; participated in team, project and vendor meetings; updated internal Tech Pack template.
Intermediate Product Developer at Work Wear Group / Yakka
June 1, 2016 - June 1, 2016
Researched market requirements and safety standards to inform product concepts; liaised with manufacturers and Procurement to create or improve products; created and amended spec sheets, diagrams and sketches; updated product database; reviewed samples against tech packs and specs; documented progress and recommendations in project reports; supported customer outfitting activities (sizing).
Intermediate Product Developer (Work Wear) at Work Wear Group / Yakka
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Developed men’s and women’s work wear, government uniforms, performance garments, and accessories/gear. Researched products against user requirements, safety standards, and price points; researched safety standards and product use/function. Liaised with clothing/product manufacturers and internal procurement to create or improve products. Produced and updated spec sheets, diagrams, and sketches, and maintained a product database. Reviewed samples against tech packs/specs with documented comments/notations and improvements in project reports. Wrote project phase reports for approval, participated in status reporting and customer/outfitting activities (sizing).
Intermediate Product Developer at Work Wear Group / Yakka
January 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Researched market needs, safety standards and price points; liaised with manufacturers and internal Procurement to create/improve products; created/ amended spec sheets, diagrams and sketches; updated product database; reviewed samples against tech packs; documented progress and recommendations; prepared phase reports and participated in client/status meetings; assisted with sizing activities.
Garment Technician at Pacific Brands / Yakka
December 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Catalogued sample room items; learned coding systems; reviewed samples against specs, documented comments; reorganized and consolidated sample filing and storage area, including suggesting and implementing new procedures for filing new, additional or updated versions of item/style; updated Sample Room Database program.
Garment Technician (Contract) at Pacific Brands / Yakka
August 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Reviewed and catalogued sample room items (apparel, shoes, hats, accessory bags, utility gear, related items). Learned and applied coding systems. Reviewed samples against tech packs/specs with documented comments and improvement suggestions. Re-organized and consolidated the sample filing/storage system and introduced user-friendly procedures for filing new/updated versions. Updated the Sample Room Database program and supported development workflow through sample organization and technical checks.
Garment Technician at Verge
June 30, 2014 - June 30, 2014
Interpreted and communicated style, fit and quality adjustments / comments, revised sketches and spec points in tech packs; sketched new styles, prepared sample specs; participated in daily progress meetings.
Garment Technician / Production Associate at F.O.B. Direct
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Reviewed and measured samples against specs and tech packs, prepared samples, strike offs and lab dips for submission/approval packages; supported transition from XSOL to WFX by transferring style details, costs and some P.O.’s as well as generating new and current season styles, details and P.O.’s.
Garment Technician / Production Associate (Temp) at F.O.B. Direct
April 1, 2014 - May 31, 2014
Women’s, kids and men’s swimwear, wetsuits, casual apparel and accessories. Measured/reviewed samples against specs and tech packs and prepared strike-offs and lab dips for submission/approval packages. Supported transition from XSOL to WFX by transferring style details and costs and some POs, and generating new and current season styles, details, and POs to maintain continuity of documentation and production readiness.
Garment Technician at F.O.B. Direct
April 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Reviewed and measured samples against specs; prepared samples, strike offs and lab dips for submission; supported transition from XSOL to WFX with style details, costs and P.O.’s; generated current season styles and P.O.’s.
Garment Technician at Canterbury of NZ
March 1, 2014 - March 1, 2014
Reviewed style notes, sketches and samples to create specs / tech packs, discussed design and styling options and functions; Measured and reviewed samples against specs; participated in fittings and style reviews; Interpreted and communicated style, fit and quality improvements / requests; Adjusted sketches, set up new art & labels; created new sample FM / measurement spec sheets; Approved or commented on strike offs, embellishment samples and lab dips.
Garment Technician at Canterbury of NZ
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Reviewed style notes, sketches and samples to create specs / tech packs, discussed design and styling options and functions; Measured and reviewed samples against specs, participated in fittings and style reviews; Interpreted and communicated style, fit and quality improvements / requests via comments and direct factory communication; Adjusted sketches, set up new art & labels, created new sample FM / measurement spec sheets; Approved and or commented on strike offs, embellishment samples and lab dips.
Garment Technician (Contract) at Canterbury of NZ
September 1, 2013 - March 31, 2014
Women’s active, lifestyle and training apparel (tees, sports bras, singlets, polos, knit & woven pants, jackets, hats). Created specs/tech packs by reviewing style notes/sketches/samples and discussing design styling options and functionality. Measured samples against specs and supported fittings/style reviews. Translated and communicated fit and quality improvements via comments and direct factory communication. Adjusted sketches, set up new art & labels, and created new sample FM/measurement spec sheets; approved/commented on strike-offs, embellishment samples, and lab dips.
Garment Technician at Verge
July 31, 2013 - July 31, 2013
Reviewed style notes / tech pack requests and specs against protos, participated in fittings and style reviews; interpreted and communicated style, fit and quality adjustments / comments, revised sketches and spec points in tech packs; sketched new styles, prepared sample specs; participated in daily progress meetings.
Garment Technician (Temporary & Contract) at Verge
July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014
Women’s designer/boutique casual apparel (blouses/tops/pants/skirts/jeans/jackets/coats). Reviewed style notes and tech pack requests against protos; participated in fittings and style reviews. Interpreted and communicated fit/quality adjustments, revised sketches and tech pack spec points accordingly. Sketched new styles, prepared sample specs, and participated in daily progress meetings.
Owner / Designer at PR Design & Creative
January 1, 2011 - Present
Los Angeles-based design and creative practice producing women’s formal/casual dresses, designer casual apparel, mass market lingerie/lounge, accessories, uniforms and costumes; also men’s designer denim and uniforms/costumes; plus girls and infants casual/boutique and designer formal dresses; and boys boutique casual apparel. Researched markets and trends, sourced materials/vendors, designed/interpreted concepts, prepared cost sheets, and supported manufacturing. Presented design options aligned with budget/time/market/purpose. Created fashion illustrations, flats/technical sketches, tech packs/specs and fit comments, including direct communication with Chinese and Indian factories. Managed administrative functions such as accounting, customer service, marketing and networking.
Owner/Designer at PR Design & Creative
January 1, 2011 - Present
Womens designer formal/casual dresses, designer casual apparel, lingerie/lounge, accessories, uniforms and costumes; menswear; created fashion illustrations, flats, tech packs, specs; liaised with factories in China/India; managed product concepts, vendor relationships, and line planning; oversaw admin, accounting, marketing and networking.
Freelance Designer / Tech Designer / Sketch Artist at Various (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Sketched and revised flat / technical renditions for pattern cards, tech packs and line sheets; created line sheets / lists and presentation materials; performed general design room functions and contributed to tech packs.
Wardrobe Stylist at PR Design & Creative
January 1, 2011 - November 3, 2025
Owner/Designer; researched markets and trends, sourced materials and vendors; designed or interpreted designs, cost sheets, manufactured garments, consulted on project details, planning and presentation; created fashion illustrations, flat sketches/technical sketches, tech packs, fit comments, direct communication with Chinese and Indian factories; managed administrative tasks (accounting, customer service, marketing and networking).
Technical Designer at Soul Revival / Kismet Clothing Co.
October 1, 2010 - October 1, 2010
Interpreted and advised on designs, measured garments, created complete tech packs including: specs, construction details and sewing instructions, trim and fabric info, care instructions, flat technical sketches and HTM. Conducted fittings and advised on design improvements/options; communicated revisions via sketches and email; adjusted designs / tech packs per fabrication, including grading as necessary; participated in design / line review meetings and maintained digital file library and WIP.
Freelance Designer / Tech Designer / Sketch Artist
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Freelance design for clothing/accessories across various markets and companies. Created and revised flat/technical renditions for pattern cards, tech packs, and line sheets; built line sheets/lists and stylized fashion sketch presentations. Supported general design room functions including updating and advising on tech packs and specs.
Freelance Designer / Tech Designer / Sketch Artist at Various companies
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Sketched/revised flat tech renditions, prepared line sheets, created design presentations; managed design room tasks and produced tech packs and specs.
Freelance Designer / Tech Designer / Sketch Artist at Various
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Sketched/revised flat/technical renderings; created line sheets and presentations; supported general design room functions; prepared tech packs and specifications for multiple clients.
Wardrobe Stylist at Dual NRG / JC photo (Freelance)
November 1, 2008 - November 1, 2008
Created wardrobe concepts per project, evaluated clients, selected outfits, coordinated fittings with photographers, and provided inspiration materials; managed hair/makeup recommendations and location/lighting considerations.
Associate Designer/Designer at Jerry Leigh of California
October 1, 2008 - October 1, 2008
Researched related markets and trends, shopped and sourced samples, materials and vendors; designed and planned development of multiple design projects; presented design options; created, organized and maintained digital file library and development books; followed projects through concept to pre-pro, including import/tech and production packages, garment fittings and supervision of assistants.
Associate Designer / Designer at Jerry Leigh of California
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Researched trends, shopped/sourced samples and materials; designed/developed multiple projects; presented design options; managed line development from concept to pre-pro; created style detail sheets; trained design assistants/interns; oversaw production packages and fittings.
Associate Designer/Designer at Jerry Leigh of California
April 1, 2007 - October 1, 2008
Researched markets/trends; designed and planned development of multiple projects; managed digital file library; presented design options; oversaw line through pre-pro, import/tech and production; trained assistants.
Associate Designer/Account Manager at V.C.I.
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2007
Designed and planned development of multiple design projects; tracked progress and collaborated with clients; created development books, line sheets; researched trends/colors and communicated with production; participated in fittings and line reviews.
Wardrobe Stylist (freelance) at Dual NRG / JC Photo (freelance at)
January 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Portrait/fashion/creative wardrobe styling for projects with photographers. Created/researched themes independently and collaboratively; evaluated client personality relative to project and model selection; performed wardrobe review and fittings. Presented inspiration materials and theme options, selected and maintained outfits and coordinated hair styling/makeup. Recommended poses per wardrobe including lighting and location considerations.
Wardrobe Stylist at Dual NRG, JC Photo (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Created/researched project themes; assessed client fit and wardrobe; coordinated outfits, hair/makeup; proposed poses and lighting ideas; assisted with location and styling.
Wardrobe Stylist (Freelance) at Dual NRG / JC Photo
January 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Created concepts/themes for shoots; selected wardrobe; managed fittings; planned outfits; advised on poses, lighting and locations; sourced and maintained outfits.
Wardrobe Stylist at Dual NRG / JC photo (Freelance)
January 1, 2007 - November 1, 2008
Created/researched project themes; client collaboration; model selection; wardrobe review and fittings; selected outfits and managed styling for shoots, including hair/makeup guidance and location choices.
Associate Designer / Account Manager at V.C.I.
July 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Designed and planned development for multiple design projects; tracked sample/dup progress; maintained development books; oversaw sewing staff; researched trends; participated in client fittings.
Associate Designer/Account Manager at V.C.I.
July 1, 2006 - April 1, 2007
Designed and planned development of multiple projects; tracked sample/production progress; maintained development books; liaised with production; participated in client fittings and line reviews.
Assistant Designer at Eco-ganik / California Apparel Inc.
June 1, 2006 - June 1, 2006
Supported head designer in execution and development of embellished garments, designed seasonal basics group, researched trends and colors, attended design meetings and participated in line reviews; sourced fabric and trim; oversaw duplicate line; created line sheets, costing, liaison from design to production, tech packs; maintained the design room.
Assistant Designer at Eco-ganik / California Apparel Inc.
April 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006
Supported head designer; researched trends/colors; attended line reviews; sourced fabric/trim; oversaw sample/dup line; created line sheets and costings; maintained design room and tech packs.
Design Assistant at Self Esteem / All Access Apparel
March 1, 2005 - March 1, 2005
Developed fabrications with head designers including custom color schemes and artwork direction; sourced fabrics; attended design meetings and line reviews; created presentation boards for sales team; acted as liaison from design to piece goods purchasing; maintained fabric library; approved lab dips.
Design Assistant at Self Esteem / All Access Apparel
May 1, 2003 - March 1, 2005
Developed fabrics with head designers; attended design meetings; created presentation boards; liaised from design to production; maintained fabric library and approved lab dips.

Education

Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Business Education / Small business start-up course at Small Business Association / PACE
January 1, 2010 - May 2, 2026
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2000 - May 27, 2026
Business Education at Small Business Association / PACE, Los Angeles, CA
January 1, 2010 - May 27, 2026
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Small Business start-up course (PACE / Small Business Association / PACE) at PACE (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Small Business start-up course at Small Business Association / PACE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Business education (Small business start-up course) at Small Business Association / PACE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Small Business start-up course (SBA / PACE) at Small Business Association / PACE
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts Degree: Fashion Design at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
Small business start-up course at Small Business Association / PACE, Los Angeles,CA.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Associate of Arts (Fashion Design) at The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Small Business Start-Up Course
January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025
Small business start-up course
January 1, 2010 - May 2, 2026
Small business start-up course
January 1, 2010 - May 27, 2026
Magna Cum Laude - Associate of Arts Degree in Fashion Design
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Small Business Start-up Course
January 1, 2010 - May 27, 2026
Small Business start-up course
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010
Small Business start-up course (Small Business Association / PACE, Los Angeles)
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2010

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Consumer Goods, Other, Education

Skills

Experience Level