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Senior Apparel Designer with 14+ years creating men's and women's collections for brands like Sperry, Perry Ellis, Staple Pigeon x FILA, RealTree, and BCBGMAXAZRIA. I specialize in wovens, outerwear, and lifestyle apparel — handling everything from concept and trend research to tech packs, fittings, and production handoff.…

Michael Rivera

Designer, Wardrobe, Costume Designer, +1

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Senior Apparel Designer with 14+ years creating men's and women's collections for brands like Sperry, Perry Ellis, Staple Pigeon x FILA, RealTree, and BCBGMAXAZRIA. I specialize in wovens, outerwear, and lifestyle apparel — handling everything from concept and trend research to tech packs, fittings, and production handoff.…

Available to hire

Senior Apparel Designer with 14+ years creating men’s and women’s collections for brands like Sperry, Perry Ellis, Staple Pigeon x FILA, RealTree, and BCBGMAXAZRIA. I specialize in wovens, outerwear, and lifestyle apparel — handling everything from concept and trend research to tech packs, fittings, and production handoff.

Skills

Technical Illustration

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Technical Illustration

Expert

Branding

Intermediate

Adobe InDesign

Intermediate

Work Experience

Team Lead | Custom Style Advisor at Indochino

September 1, 2024 - Present

Consult with clients to design custom men’s and tailored apparel with a focus on high-end craftsmanship. Advise on fabric selection, garment construction, and styling details using classic menswear aesthetics. Maintain a high-end client base by delivering personalized services prioritizing fit, function, and style.

Freelance Designer | Apparel, Outdoor & Performance Apparel at Michael Rivera Designs

April 1, 2019 - Present

Design and develop custom apparel and accessories for emerging brands and private clients, aligning creative direction with market trends and brand identity. Create detailed tech packages (sketches, spec sheets, and material selections) to support seamless production and manufacturer communication. Conduct trend research, fabric sourcing, and market analysis to develop innovative, high-quality designs. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines and maintaining strong client relationships.

Senior Designer | Activewear, Performance/Outdoor, Lifestyle and Accessories at Amiee Lynn

July 1, 2016 - April 30, 2021

Led design and development of seasonal collections for men’s and women’s activewear, outerwear, sportswear, and lifestyle apparel, including cut-and-sew garments and technical knits. Developed tech packs, technical sketches, and production specifications focused on fit, durability, and market trends for women and men’s tops/knitwear. Partnered with cross-functional teams (merchandising, product development, overseas factories) to streamline production and meet global market demands. Conducted trend research and fabric analysis, integrating print techniques and surface treatments (screen printing, embroidery, sublimation) into design solutions.

Associate Designer | Cold Weather Accessories & Hosiery Leg Apparel (Division of Amiee Lynn) at Amiee Lynn

March 1, 2013 - January 31, 2014

Designed seasonal collections focused on seamless and performance knit innovations with excellent fit and wearability across extended sizes. Created detailed tech packs and technical drawings addressing grading, construction, and fit for large-scale production. Supported research and integration of emerging fabric technologies and construction techniques to improve garment performance.

Assistant Designer | Accessory Exchange, M&J Trimming, Fownes Bros LLC at Fownes Bros LLC (and related accessory/trim entities)

May 1, 2011 - March 31, 2013

Contributed to design and development of cold-weather accessories, hosiery, packaging, and branding materials for major retailers and fashion brands. Used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create tech packs and renderings for design presentations and specification packages. Prepared presentation materials for seasonal design reviews and cross-functional meetings. Organized color cards, assisted in lab dips, and processed comments in yarn dyes and quality submissions. Managed BOM creation, yarn sourcing, and prototype fit comments to ensure clear communication with manufacturing partners. Conducted competitive shopping research to identify inspiration for techniques, silhouettes, fabrics, construction, and technology for upcoming seasons.