I’m Melissa Lara, a senior apparel designer with 18+ years of experience translating inspiration into cohesive, commercially successful collections across women’s, sleepwear, loungewear, outerwear, denim, and children’s apparel. I love shaping product stories through color and print development, engineered placements, technical design, and a strong appreciation for craftsmanship—always with an eye toward fit, quality, and retail performance. Throughout my career, I’ve led end-to-end product development from concept and 2D hand sketching to production-ready artwork, technical CADs, tech packs, line sheets, and overseas vendor communication. I also bring a collaborative, detail-driven mindset—whether partnering with brands like Rylee + Cru, Torrid, Celebrity Pink, and Tommy Hilfiger or supporting retail success and seasonal storytelling across multiple categories.…I’m Melissa Lara, a senior apparel designer with 18+ years of experience translating inspiration into cohesive, commercially successful collections across women’s, sleepwear, loungewear, outerwear, denim, and children’s apparel. I love shaping product stories through color and print development, engineered placements, technical design, and a strong appreciation for craftsmanship—always with an eye toward fit, quality, and retail performance. Throughout my career, I’ve led end-to-end product development from concept and 2D hand sketching to production-ready artwork, technical CADs, tech packs, line sheets, and overseas vendor communication. I also bring a collaborative, detail-driven mindset—whether partnering with brands like Rylee + Cru, Torrid, Celebrity Pink, and Tommy Hilfiger or supporting retail success and seasonal storytelling across multiple categories.WWWW…