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Variety of skills and experience include apparel design,technical design,market and trend research and sourcing,merchandising,fashion illustration,fabric and trim knowledge and purchasing, knowledge of various markets produced domestically and overseas, familiar with embellishment processes and novelty finishes.…

Priscila Rivera

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Variety of skills and experience include apparel design,technical design,market and trend research and sourcing,merchandising,fashion illustration,fabric and trim knowledge and purchasing, knowledge of various markets produced domestically and overseas, familiar with embellishment processes and novelty finishes.…

Available to hire

Variety of skills and experience include apparel design,technical design,market and trend research and sourcing,merchandising,fashion illustration,fabric and trim knowledge and purchasing, knowledge of various markets produced domestically and overseas, familiar with embellishment processes and novelty finishes.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.